Florida

Nation's Largest Eminent Domain Case

In what may be the largest use of eminent-domain in the nation, elected leaders from Riviera Beach, Florida plan to move 6,000 residents to develop a 400-acre waterfront yachting and luxury residential complex.

November 29, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Orlando Housing Market Cooling

The housing market in Central Florida appears to be cooling, as inventories jump by nearly a third from September to October.

November 23, 2005 - The Orlando Sentinel

Florida's Secret Prison Community

Starke, Florida doesn't exist on any map, but more than five thousand people -- residents and employees of the nearby prison -- called the town home.

November 23, 2005 - First Coast News

Paleo-Urbanism

Columnist and pastor Eric Jacobsen explores New Urbanism and the emerging, and perhaps much more important, Paleo-Urbanism.

November 9, 2005 - Comment Magazine

City Hires New Firm To Revise Downtown Plan By Duany

West Palm Beach City Commission selects new firm to revise the City's Downtown Master Plan, based on form driven code authored by Duany-Plater Zyberk in 1996, with new, guideline driven code.

November 8, 2005 - Palm Beach Post

Florida Wetland Permits Debate Heats Up

Environmental groups are warring with Congressmen on making wetland permitting more 'accessible'.

November 3, 2005 - The St. Petersburg Times

Realtors Claim There's No Bubble In Central Florida

Florida realtors believe that the strong economy in Central Florida, along with an influx of retirees and foreign home buyers, will sustain their record-breaking housing prices.

October 9, 2005 - The Orlando Sentinel

Everglades Restoration A Group Effort

The group spearheading the Everglades restoration is seeking input from a variety of sources.

September 14, 2005 - Government Technology

Managing The Largest Environmental Project In The World

Restoring Florida's Everglades is the largest environmental project in the world. The team is using an innovative technology to manage public interaction.

September 14, 2005 - Government Technology Magazine

Back To The Basics: Creating A Downtown In Coral Springs

After 40 years of no growth, downtown Coral Springs new downtown is starting to take shape.

September 8, 2005 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Is Central Florida Developing Too Fast?

More than 15 projects and 70,000 homes are in the works for Central Florida, which has some activists concerned about sprawl.

September 1, 2005 - The Orlando Sentinel

'New Ruralism' In Florida

Two acre lots selling for up to 1$ million for "people who have always wanted to live on a farm but don't see themselves as farmers."

August 26, 2005 - The New York Times

Gainseville Park 1; Wal-Mart 0

The Gainesville City Commission rejected a measure that would have let Wal-Mart develop Northside Park.

August 24, 2005 - Gainesville Sun

Miami's Mega Metro Bubble

Miami's real estate market is red hot with 65,000 condos in some stage of development. Is this a bubble, or is Miami truly densifying?

August 19, 2005 - The Economist

Store Size Caps Enacted For Big Box Retailers

The City of Largo, Florida is next in a growing list of cities that have enacted design restrictions and store size caps for big box stores.

August 18, 2005 - The St. Petersburg Times

New Housing Land Trust In Florida Could Dwarf Others

Officials in Sarasota County support the incorporation of what will likely be the state's fourth -- and largest -- local housing land trust.

August 6, 2005 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Using New Urbanism To Sell Development Projects

Henry Rodriguez, a developer in south Florida, is convinced that New Urbanism is the best choice for places like South Bay Village in Osprey.

July 29, 2005 - Florida Herald Tribune

Housing Outside The Bubble

Already home to real estate speculators, costly South Florida is looking forways to house workers, too.

July 28, 2005 - The Slatin Report

Florida's Disappearing Waterfront Docks

As more developers transform former docks into retail properties, working fisherman and boat owners are finding parking spaces a scarce commodity.

July 28, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Envisioning The Future Of Miami's Design District

Dozens of Miami designers and architects including Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk are getting involved in transforming the urban neighborhood.

July 27, 2005 - 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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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

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