Florida
Remaking Fort Lauderdale
The Florida city once known for rowdy spring-break parties redefines itself as the second gateway to Latin America (after Miami).
'European Concept' For Urban Living Gets Mixed Response
Trend of attaching residences to parking garages receives mixed response in Central Florida.
The Engine That Drives Urbanism
When urbanism is all about architecture and not about people, it's not real urbanism.
Can Miami Handle Condo Growth?
A Miami neighborhood is undergoing a complete transformation as condo developers rush in.
City's Strategic Plan At A Crossroads
The City of Largo, Florida, faces a difficult choice in the implementation of a Strategic Plan designed to limit sprawl.
Record Home Prices In Florida May Be Topping Out
Costs are going up faster in the state, including Orlando, than anywhere else in the nation.
'Mafioso Mansions' On The Florida Coast
A Planning Commissioner offers the name for enormous, opulent homes on tiny waterfront lots.
Rapid Transit Bill Needs Major Push To Pass Florida State Legislature
A $100 tax on all new vehicles is at the center of major plans to change the face of rapid transit throughout all of South Florida.
Miami To Adopt Form-Based Zoning
City leaders say Miami's zoning code encourages insensitive development.
Miami To Abandon Old Zoning Code, Adopt New Rules
The city of Miami plans to remake itself by adopting new neighborhood- and pedestrian-friendly building rules.
Incentives For Businesses: Good Or Bad?
Are Florida's business incentives good for taxpayers?
Living In A Fast-Growing County
Florida has 14 Of the nation's top 100 fastest-growing counties -- the most of any state in the country.
River Greenway Officially Underway In Miami
After long years of planning, the city of Miami has begun construction on two segments of the Miami River Greenway.
Florida Lawmakers Seek To Cut Affordable Housing Cash
While Florida's real-estate boom has made affordable housing scarce and the state's income has increased, lawmakers seek to cut affordable housing funds.
Property Rights At Odds With Sprawl Control
Market forces nurture a new crop on rural land -- suburban development.
The Challenge of Containing Sprawl
Though they want to contain sprawl, Florida's leaders cannot figure out how to pay for it.
Robo-parking Approved for Downtown Loft Project
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, approved an automated parking garage -- a robotic system that stacks cars in less space than conventional parking garages -- for a downtown loft project.
Mayor Attacks Duany/Plater-Zyberk Growth Plan
Mayor Lois Frankel dismisses role downtown master plan in West Palm Beach's current boom.
Residents Fear Redevelopment Won't Benefit Them
Residents of Northwest Fort Lauderdale gather to voice concerns about gentrification.
Will Development Boom Saturate Orlando's Housing Market?
Orlando developers are betting that young professionals and empty-nesters will continue to be drawn out of the suburbs and into the cities by the thought of living in modern towers near restaurants and entertainment.
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
