Florida
'Mom And Pop' Motels Will Disappear
Small motels along the "Space Coast" are disappearing.
NAMBIES: Neighbors Against McMansions, Big Invasive Eyesores
A group of homeowners fund the purchase and elegant redesign of a house as an alternative to 'McMansions' in Coconut Grove.
Equity In Access To The Waters?
As condo owners buy up Florida's marinas, recreational boaters are left in the cold.
Regional Planning Councils May Gain More Say Over Growth Control
Florida cities want more control over shaping the future of the fast-growing state.
America's Four Deadliest Roads
Four of the nation's deadliest roads are in a state with the highest number of pedestrians killed per capita.
The New American Home: Hurricane-Proof
The 'New American Home' was built in accordance with the 2001 Florida Building Code, and withstood the recent Florida hurricanes.
Small Florida Town Adopts Congestion Pricing
The Florida town of Windermere hopes to fight chronic traffic with fines for non-resident drivers.l
High-Speed Failure?
Florida voters repealed a constitutional amendment to develop a state rail network, but the idea may survive.
Wal-Mart Begins Adapting To Communities
Large retailers -- and notably Wal-Mart -- are increasingly adapting to the design sensibilities in local communities.
Making Downtown Safer For Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Fort Lauderdale puts forth sweeping changes to transportation plan in order to change anti-pedestrian image.
Houses That Defy Hurricanes
Jonathan Zimmerman designed this house in Pensacola Beach, Fla., to withstand 300-m.p.h. winds. It was undamaged by recent hurricanes.
Florida's Irresponsible Growth
Now that Hurricanes Charley and Frances are gone, critics are wondering if it is madness to continue to build (and rebuild) along an eroding shoreline.
'Vultures' Prowl Hurricane-Ravaged Real Estate Market
A look at the post-hurricane real estate market.
The New Developer
Land scarcity promotes development of "urban villages".
'Faux Florida' Features
What makes Seaside, FL, the creation of Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, stand out?
The Economic Development Impacts Of Hurricane Charley
The mammoth hurricane may give a boost to some businesses, but long-term economic challenges loom.
Impact Fees Or Snake Oil?
A consultant is recommending local Florida cities increase impact fees by 219 percent to deal with budget deficits.
Ft. Lauderdale Officials Support Adding Downtown Homes
A majority of Fort Lauderdale City Commissioners agreed on July 26 to allow more than 13,000 new residential units to be built in the city's urban core.
Mansionization: Inevitable Or Avoidable?
Developers say gentrification is part of a neighborhood's evolution. Planners are concerned about the trends impact on an areas aesthetic, social and historical context.
Fort Lauderdale Land Swap Rejected
Fort Lauderdale rejects swapping beach land to save land near historic site.
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
