Florida
Stadiums: The Promise Of Downtown Revitalization?
Many baseball stadiums help bolster sagging downtowns -- but only when they're built as part of a larger revitalization effort, economists say.
Florida Wrestles With Growth Plan
The proposed plan would give more power to local government, but critics declare the plan vague.
Miami's Showman Architect
A review of the work of architect Morris Lapidus.
Miami Beach Development Example Of New Urbanism
Architect Andres Duany hopes to make a new development called Aqua a showcase of urban-planning principles and design.
New Approaches To Growth Management
Governor Jeb Bush's taskforce on growth is drafting new legislation to slow sprawl in the state.
Experts Face Off Over Bullet Train
Transportation advocates and critics debate the benefits and costs of a high-speed rail system in the state.
Volume-based Garbage Collection Tested
The Community of Temple Terrace is conducting a pilot program where residents are billed for the trash they generate.
Central Florida: Growing Fast
The region is seeing builders transform both the city core and rural areas with new developments, including some notable projects such as Celebration and Avalon Park.
Florida Studying High-Speed Rail
With a constitutional amendment passed by voters to begin building a rail network by 2003, the state has begun the process of evaluating routes through Central Florida.
Tampa Tackles The New Economy
Planners and businessmen in Tampa, FL have come together to bring high-tech industry to the area.
City Touts New Computer System
The City of Orlando is near completion of its new integrated computer system, which officials hope will lead the city to better management through technology.
Tampa Takes Art To The Street
The City of Tampa, FL is planning to integrate public art in two new community centers.
Sprawl Marches On In Central Florida
Faced with an onslaught of subdivisions and shopping centers, East Orange County is the latest victim of urban sprawl.
Key West Gives Approval To Housing Plan
The City of Key West gave its endorsement to an affordable-housing project by way of a resolution favoring the transformation of an old industrial site into affordable-housing units.
Miami Mayor Inks Deal To Build Stadium
Downtown Miami may see a new baseball stadium on its horizon if the Mayor's deal gets approval.
City Cracks Down On Newspaper Racks
Some publishers are upset over the City of Winter Park's strict newspaper rack ordinance.
Reclaiming The Florida Everglades
Reclaiming the Florida Everglades--the "most ambitious environmental project in U.S. history"--involves reconfiguring the region's entire water supply system.
Give A Dog A Park
National trend to open spaces for pets spurs Broward cities to create dog parks.
City Tests New Rules For Cell Phone Towers
The Jacksonville, FL city council voted to test new tougher rules for erecting cellular phone towers.
Orlando's New Toll System Not Up To Speed
Thousands of new windshield-mounted E-Pass units are malfunctioning, complicating the debut of a new toll-taking system.
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
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
