Florida

The Halls River Retreat developer is reviving his 54-unit proposal for a mixed-use development, based on Citrus County's land development code that allows mixed use -- something no longer allowed in the County's Comprehensive Plan.

June 19, 2003 - The St. Petersburg Times

A look at the impacts of the federal program to revitalize public housing.

June 14, 2003 - The St. Petersburg Times

Florida's largest private landowner has many developments planned for an environmentally sensitive area.

June 12, 2003 - PBS

The Florida Department of Transportation calls Wilton Manors's 'Five Points' intersection a troublesome traffic spot that needs fixing, but the proposed solution has residents fuming.

June 10, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

A retirement mecca south of Tampa has persuaded Hillsborough County Commissioners to approve an age restriction that prevents young families from living in any of its 5,700 households.

June 7, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

The public has an absolute legal right to be on the beach in Florida -- but just try telling a beachfront property owner.

June 5, 2003 - Florida Trend

City votes to begin negotiations on lot.

June 1, 2003 - Tallahassee Democrat

A new Florida law making it more difficult for seniors to renew their driver's licenses if their vision is failing shows how auto-oriented development and a lack of transportation alternatives has drastic social and financial consequences.

May 30, 2003 - National Public Radio

Saving West Grove's history and a 'small 'd' developer.

May 30, 2003 - The Miami Herald

Horizon West's innovation design is supposed to weave in the benefits of traditional downtown neighborhoods but critics say it is just sprawl under a different label.

May 27, 2003 - The Orlando Sentinel

Opponents of the amended Everglades Forever Act say the new law changes the intent of the old -- lacking pollution limits, deadlines and requirements that polluters paywhile proponents say amendments authorize a sound plan.

May 22, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

A 650-home development planned for Majestic Oaks, a 433 acre cow pasture that was rezoned for residential use 15 years ago is environmentally friendly, according to its developer -- but not according to a planner living in the area.

May 15, 2003 - The St. Petersburg Times

Do Mickey and Goofy own the aerial advertising airspace over Disney?

May 14, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

May 14, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

While nearly 300,000 square feet of large building space stands vacant throughout rural Hernando County, the County Commission will consider rezoning 37 acres of greenery and wetlands that could accommodate another 300,000 square feet of co

May 13, 2003 - The St. Petersburg Times

Miami mayor Manny Diaz is closing down illegal housing as part of his campaign to revitalize the city.

May 10, 2003 - The Miami Herald

The south Miami-Dade county suburban area known as Kendall begins a massive 324-acre central-district redevelopment following New Urbanists principals.

May 8, 2003 - Miami Today

Critics say redevelopment projects displace longtime residents who cannot afford the new affordable housing.

May 7, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

Jacksonville weighs options whether expanded avenue would make a good corridor to run its underperforming Rapid Transit System.

May 2, 2003 - The Florida Times-Union

Congressional leaders urge Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to veto a bill to delay cleanup of the Everglades by a decade at the behest of the sugar industry.

April 30, 2003 - The Washington Post