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Miami 311: Online

The city of Miami is putting its 311 phone system and the civic problems it's used to report online, enabling residents and city officials to easily track local problems.

March 12, 2010 - Government Technology

International Airport As Real Estate Speculation

The first new international airport in America in more than a decade is taking form in Florida panhandle. It's part of a broad effort to turn the region into a destination -- and a valuable real estate development.

March 11, 2010 - The New York Times

OP-ED: Make "High-Speed" Rail Speedier

Train writer Christian Wolmar argues that the best application for high speed rail funds would be to upgrade the Washington D.C. to Boston, 150 mph Acela line to true, high speed rail status and used as a showcase for American rail technology.

March 9, 2010 - The New York Times - Opinion

Should Planners Always Strive for Efficiency?

The backlash against red-light cameras provide a cautionary tale for those who want to cut costs and raise revenue through technology.

February 26, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Florida Amendment Could Shake Up Local Planning

Florida voters are facing an amendment this November that could dramatically reshape the way local planning occurs.

February 9, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

The World's Largest Haitian Diaspora Looks On

Architect and urban designer Hector Fernando Burga looks at Haiti through the lens of a Haitian enclave in Miami and wonders what role designers can play in the devastated country's revival.

February 2, 2010 - Places

Florida is Ideal Test Case for High-Speed Rail, Says TIME

TIME Magazine gives an overview of possibility of high-speed rail in the country, and sees Florida as the perfect place to start.

February 1, 2010 - Time

Projects Picked for U.S. High Speed Rail Funding

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are in Florida today to announce a funding package for a variety of high speed rail projects. In total, $7.9 billion in funding is being announced.

January 28, 2010 - The New York Times

Waterfront Park Opens in Tampa

A new 8-acre park has opened on the waterfront of downtown Tampa, Florida, the first of three downtown projects opening downtown this year.

January 27, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Miami HOT Lanes Getting Drivers Out Of Cars Into Buses

Opponents of High-Occupancy-Toll lanes have long claimed that these lanes, often converted from High Occupancy Vehicle lanes like Miami's I-95, would encourage solo-drivers, especially wealthier ones, to pay to use the express lanes.

January 23, 2010 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Fertilizers Banned in Polluted Florida County

Certain fertilizers will be banned from use during summer months and rainy times of the year in Pinellas County, Florida after a recent ruling by the County Commission.

January 21, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

States' Water Negotiations Can Be Secret

Negotiations between the states of Georgia, Alabama and Florida can remain secret, according to a recent federal ruling.

January 12, 2010 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Skepticism Over Rail in Florida

Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed legislation to build a new 61-mile rail line through the Orlando area. The bill pits Republicans against Republicans in the Sunshine State, as evidenced by protesters at the press conference.

January 5, 2010 - The Reporter

Last Census Estimate For Decade Shows Major Migration Slowdown

The Census Bureau released its last estimates before the official 2010 count begins. They have a bearing on the Congressional reapportionment - good news for Texas, while 'less bad than expected' for the Northeast and Midwest, thanks to a recession.

December 28, 2009 - The New York Times - U.S.

Living the Parking Lot Lifestyle

Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron have designed a new parking garage for Miami that attempt to engage the public with a shockingly open-air design.

December 25, 2009 - Financial Times

Martin County, FL Approving Rural Development

Arterial intersections around Martin County, Florida may soon see 7-11s and gas stations as county officials prepare a new growth plan.

December 23, 2009 - The Palm Beach Post

A Look Back at the Urban Impact of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz

As termed-out Mayor Manny Diaz leaves office in Miami, The Miami Herald's Andres Viglucci takes a look back at the impact Diaz had on the city's growth.

November 17, 2009 - The Miami Herald

Booze and God Surviving Slump in Florida

Liquor stores and religious uses are the only building markets staying afloat in Florida, say experts.

October 29, 2009 - New Geography

Dude, Where's My Metrorail?

Citing prohibitive costs and the use of light rail or bus rapid transit, the expansion of Miami's Metrorail has not been included in Miami-Dade County's 10-year transportation plan. Yet, County officials suggest expansion is still a priority.

October 23, 2009 - Miami Today

Form-Based Code Approved in Miami

Commissioners in Miami have voted to replace the city's use-based zoning code with a form-based code, dubbed Miami 21, which had been in the works for years.

October 23, 2009 - The Miami Herald

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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