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.
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.
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.
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.
Miami's Highway Makeover
Thanks to recently acquired federal funding, commuter lanes along Miami's Interstate 95 will soon be replaced by toll lanes.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
