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.
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.
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.
Paleo-Urbanism
Columnist and pastor Eric Jacobsen explores New Urbanism and the emerging, and perhaps much more important, Paleo-Urbanism.
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.
Florida Wetland Permits Debate Heats Up
Environmental groups are warring with Congressmen on making wetland permitting more 'accessible'.
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.
Everglades Restoration A Group Effort
The group spearheading the Everglades restoration is seeking input from a variety of sources.
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.
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.
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.
'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."
Gainseville Park 1; Wal-Mart 0
The Gainesville City Commission rejected a measure that would have let Wal-Mart develop Northside Park.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Housing Outside The Bubble
Already home to real estate speculators, costly South Florida is looking forways to house workers, too.
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.
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.
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 Laramie
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
