Florida
FL County Approves Huge Rural Development Conflicting With Comprehensive Plan
Despite working with rural property owners for seven years to develop a 'sector plan' directing growth in rural areas, Palm Beach County voted to send a proposed plan amendment allowing 10,000 homes to the State for review. Area residents object.
Gas Expensive, So Subsidize Guzzlers?
GM responds to higher gas prices by offering those who purchase SUVs in California and Florida subsidies on their gas expenses.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Calls Workforce Housing Ordinance 'Communistic'
Fort Lauderdale's mayor condemned a proposed workforce housing ordinance as unfair to developers and 'communistic'. He said people mistakenly think they're entitled to an affordable single family house on a 40-hour work week.
Florida Keys Residents Moving Out
High cost of living and recent hurricanes are driving residents of the Florida Keys to Central America.
Miami 21: Reshaping The City
Miami 21 plan aims to update city's zoning code and incorporate elements of New Urbanism.
Seven County Central Florida Region Initiates Long-Range Planning
With the seven-county Central Florida region projected to double its population by 2050, coordinated planning is critical. The think tank myregion.org will start a 15-month visioning process with a meeting May 17th.
Fast-Growing Florida County Approves Controversial Long-Range Plan
After months of discussion, St. Lucie County Commissioners approved a controversial amendment to their long-range plan. The "Towns, Villages and Countryside" plan limits growth to towns or villages instead of subdivisions, and mandates open space.
Miami's Most Ambitious Planning Project
With a focus on simplifying the development process and historic preservation, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, the lead consultant on the Miami 21 Project, unveiled the first quadrant of the City's most ambitious urban planning project to date.
Is Bush's Plan To Sell National Forest Land Dead?
The Bush administration's plan to sell national forest land to raise money for rural schools and roads hits roadblocks.
Will Coastal Development Pressures In Florida Move Inland?
High coastal real estate prices and the threat of hurricanes may shift more demand to inland locations that feature higher elevations, which are hard to come by on the Florida coast. Owl's Head, a New Urbanist development, will test the market.
Riviera Beach Races State Law To Redevelop With Eminent Domain
The City Council of Riviera Beach, Florida, in an effort to outmaneuver the Florida Legislature, approved an agreement with a developer enabling a $2.4 billion waterfront redevelopment project that relies on eminent domain.
The Unveiling Of Miami 21
The City of Miami is set to change its antiquated zoning laws, hoping for a "grandly ambitious zoning overhaul".
The Country's Largest Eminent Domain Seizure?
A small Florida town is the center of another eminent domain controversy -- one that could displace nearly 20 percent of its population.
Downtown Miami Condo Development Faces Opposition
A proposed condo development on one of downtown Miami's last vacant parcels faces opposition from nearby residents who believe that the loss of important viewsheds and an increase in traffic make the project undesirable.
Plenty Of Sun, But Not Affordable Housing, In Key West
The average home price has nearly tripled in the past five years, leaving little room for low-income workers serving the wealthy.
Housing Market Swings In Miami
Housing prices have begun to fall as condo supply continues to grow in Miami.
Miami-Dade County Pays To 'Exercise' Unused Train System
As delays continue in the construction of Miami International Airport's new American Airlines terminal, Miami-Dade County is forced to pay $54,000 a month to maintain a people mover train system in Japan.
Is Miami's Urban Growth Boundary In Jeopardy?
Fresh off a recent victory, proponents of maintaining Miami's urban growth boundary are cautiously optimistic about the future.
Miami Holds Strong On Urban Development Boundary
Despite growing pressure, the Miami-Dade County Commission has decided not to amend its Urban Development Boundary -- for now.
Miami-Dade Agriculture Dwindling Fast
A 2004 bond referendum dedicated $30 million toward efforts to preserve rural land -- yet it's possible none will be used. What happened?
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.
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
