Florida
Fort Lauderdale Ponders Preserving Its Past
The cycle repeats itself: a bulldozer shows up at a historic property; preservation activists protest; the historic structure is demolished anyway.
The Nation's Most Dangerous Cities For Pedestrians
Fort Lauderdale and Miami streets are the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrian, a new study reports.
Segway Begins Community Study In Celebration
Segway is undertaking a 100-participant study in Celebration, Florida.
The Most Dangerous Intersection In The Country
tate Farm Insurance Co. has named two streets in Broward, South Florida the most dangerous intersection in the country.
Opposition Grows For New Florida Airport
Plans to build a new Panhandle airport on property owned by Florida's largest private land owner have encountered serious public opposition.
Struggling Luxury Malls
The contrasting success of the Merrick Park and Bal Harbour luxury malls in Miami's surburbs are a reminder of the importance of neighborhoods.
A Good Deal Or 'Sweetheart' Deal?
Is the deal involving a 1,000-car parking garage at the beach, built at no cost to the city and the developer of proposed 1 million square foot high rise condo in Fort Lauderdale a sweetheart deal?
Florida Town Approves Big Box Despite Advice Of Their Planner
Zephyrhills, Florida, City Council members cleared the way Monday night for a Lowe's home improvement store, against the advice of city planner Todd Vande Berg who found the plans in conflict with the comprehensive plan.
You've Got A Great Project; Build It Someplace Else
Residents of Land O'Lakes question plans to put 1,000+ homes in their semirural neighborhood.
Florida Legislature To Limit Local Growth Management Efforts
Florida's Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would make it difficult for local governments to restrict certain types of construction and development.
Open Space Or Sprawl?
Is the consevation subdivision concept being misuesd to promote projects that cause urban sprawl?
Beachfront Threatened With Overdevelopment
Broward County officials are concerned about the overdevelopment along the county's 23-mile shoreline.
Mass Transit Plans On 'Collision Course'
Should South Florida's Tri-Rail be transformed into a new regional transportation authority?
The Edgeless City
The Miami region epitomizes America's newest metropolitan form, the 'edgeless city.'
Efforts To Curb 'Development On Steroids'
Rob Brinkman wants to prevent Gainesville, FL from becoming "another South Florida."
Software To Aid Development Decision-making
A new software program may aid land-use and development decision-making.
Citizens' Movement Opposes Growth
Florida city aspires to be "un-Lauderdale."
Coping With The Commute
The average urban driver spends 62 hours sitting in traffic. Riders on the elevated Metrorail look on the congested traffic below as entertainment.
Miami Transit Plan Derailed
Plans for a $400 million commuter train that would connect South Beach to downtown Miami are shelved.
Dozens Of Miami Schools Accepted With Flaws
Dozens of schools were accepted with flaws, risks; The school district paid millions to the contractors and architects who turned in shoddy work.
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
