Florida
Can The St. Joe Co. Remake The Florida Peninsula?
The St. Joe Company appears to be streamlining its real estate operations as work begins on a new regional airport that could open up the The Florida Peninsula.
A 'City Within A City' Slated For Downtown Miami
With a glut of existing development already completed or underway, another major redevelopment is being planned on nine city blocks in Miami.
Corps Plan Will Reduce Water Flow Out Of Georgia
The states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida have come to an agreement that will reduce the flow of river water out of Georgia as droughts have turned the three states against each other in a battle over limited water resources.
Water Limits Northeast Florida Growth Beyond 2030
Groundwater supplies in Northeast Florida may only be able to support growth until 2030, when demands on water will overshoot available resources.
Miami's Botched Foreign Trade Zone Development
What could have been an economic development homerun for Miami's Wynwood neighborhood has turned out to be a miserable failure. Nonetheless, hope remains that new ownership can restore the site's promising potential.
Thirsty For A 'Green' Lifestyle? Drink Tap Water
A recent survey show that tap water outperforms bottled water, which bodes well for cities and citizens concerned about the environmental impacts of the billion dollar bottled water industry.
Rising Costs Cause Turnaround In Florida's Growth
Florida seems to be losing its edge at attracting new residents. More people are moving out than in, and rising costs are taking the blame.
University Embarks On $50 Million Restoration Of Wright Buildings
A Florida university that is home to 12 buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright has undertaken a $50 million effort to restore the crumbling buildings.
Will South Florida's Development Tap Run Dry?
An ever-decreasing water supply threatens growth in South Florida's final development frontier.
Scientology City
For residents and public officials in the "spiritual home" of Scientology, the presence of the church and its followers is hard to ignore. But it is also easy for the city to enjoy the economic benefit the church brings.
The Politics Of Public Art
One Florida towns desire to promote works of art in public spaces demonstrates the challenges when government (and taxpayer dollars) get involved with art.
Going Green In Miami-Dade County
Despite minor speedbumps in the permitting process, an explicitly green home is now being built in Kendall, a suburb to the south of Miami. The owners expect it to be the greenest home in the region.
Ban On Truck Parking Ruled Unconstitutional In Florida
The city of Coral Gables, Florida, has tight regulations that keep its neighborhoods and homes beautiful. But a regulation that forbade residents from parking pickup truck on streets and in driveways at night has been ruled unconstitutional.
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.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
