Florida

Florida River Pumping Plan Is Causing Concerns

Water agency officials in Florida are considering a plan to pump 262 million gallons of water per day from local rivers to satisfy a high population growth rate. But many are calling the plan short-sighted and a futile attempt to control nature.

September 7, 2007 - The Florida Times-Union

City Opposed As Struggling Neighbor Seeks Merger

Facing the possibility of not being able to afford service by county sheriffs, the city of West Park, Florida, is hoping to forfeit its cityhood and join up with neighboring Pembroke Park. But Pembroke Park is less than enthusiastic about a merger.

August 29, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Wal-Mart Town Center Project Is Missing The Town Center

In North Lauderdale, Florida, a Wal-Mart-anchored town center is struggling to live up to its promises.

August 23, 2007 - South Florida Sun Sentinel

Funding And Timing Issues Critical To Creation Of Transit In Tampa

With three different public transit funding plans up for consideration, officials in Tampa, Florida, are trying to decide which is the best and when is the best time to start the work on the city's long-sought transit system.

August 23, 2007 - The Tampa Tribune

Miami's Highway Makeover

Thanks to recently acquired federal funding, commuter lanes along Miami's Interstate 95 will soon be replaced by toll lanes.

August 16, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Limiting Local Trips On The Interstate

Transportation planners in Tallahassee, Florida are resisting calls for more on- and off-ramps on I-10, hoping to limit use of the highway by local travelers in a bid to prevent congestion.

August 7, 2007 - Tallahassee Democrat

Orlando Says Yes To Commuter Rail Plan

The proposed 61-mile system connection -- which will provide an alternative to commuters on the congested Interstate 4 corridor -- has been given the green light by local officials.

August 4, 2007 - The Orlando Sentinel

$500 Million Trailer Park Sale Falls Through

A developer that had offered to make the residents of a Florida seaside community overnight millionaires has walked away from the deal after negotiations stalled.

July 31, 2007 - AP via ABC News

Colonial City Gets Help In Preserving History

Hosting a collection of dozens of historic colonial buildings originally built more than 200 years ago, the city of St. Augustine, Florida, is having trouble taking care of all of them. The University of Florida has volunteered preservation services.

July 30, 2007 - The Ledger

A Look At The Miami Housing Agency Debacle

An investigative report airing on PBS stations chronicles the corruption and mismanagement uncovered at the Miami-Dade Housing Agency over the past year.

July 29, 2007 - PBS

Building A New Catholic City In Florida

Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino's Pizza, has built a Catholic college and a Catholic-focused community in Ave Maria, Florida. The 5,000-acre community will include 11,000 housing units, 1.2 million s.f. of mixed use space, and a 55-foot crucifix.

July 23, 2007 - USA Today

The Story Of South Beach

While South Beach today conjures images of upscale urban beach lifestyle and glorious art deco architecture, it has not always been that way.

July 20, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Betting On The Downtown Miami Renaissance

Businesses are hoping the redevelopment activities in Downtown Miami will create a thriving commercial center. Until then, they are just trying to stay afloat.

July 10, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Five Questions With Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk discusses Miami 21, the City of Miami's effort to rezone the entire city using the principles of the new urbanism.

July 3, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Atlanta Swelling With Coastal Florida Expatriates

Fear of hurricanes, high housing costs, and prohibitive insurance premiums are driving coastal Florida residents north to Atlanta. Real estate agents and developers are happy, but the region is already strained by growth.

June 26, 2007 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

New Orleans Woos South Florida's Construction Firms

With nearly $17 billion dollars available for reconstruction, New Orleans officials are calling upon south Florida's construction firms to help handle the demand.

June 22, 2007 - The Miami Herald

In Miami, Smaller Buildings Captivate Too

Amidst Miami's highrise condo boom, the Design District offers buildings and plazas with innovative design at a more human scale.

June 19, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Multiple-Choice Property Tax

In what may be a first for the U.S., the state of Florida is proposing a plan to offer property owners a choice between two ways of calculating property taxes.

June 16, 2007 - The Ledger

West Palm Beach Seeks Signature Skyline

West Palm Beach, Florida, is entertaining several ideas to embolden its skyline. One proposal suggests a 1,500 foot tower, which would be the tallest in the United States.

June 14, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Miami's Affordable Housing Crisis

Despite enjoying an unprecedented boom in residential construction, The City of Miami is failing to provide adequate affordable housing units to its most needy citizens.

June 5, 2007 - The Miami Herald

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