Florida
Bullet Train Dispute Turns Ugly
The millionaire supporter of Florida's bullet train clashes with Governor Jeb Bush
Federal Funds Sought For Anti-gridlock Plan
A $150 million relief plan for people trying to reach downtown Fort Lauderdale from the airport, suburbs or beach is in its final stages before submission to Congress.
Millions Wasted In Sloppy Construction Of Miami Schools
Tens of millions of dollars are wasted in slow, sloppy construction, according to a Miami Herald expose.
Celebration Frays Around The Edges
Who would have thought that rot on the trim of Celebration houses would result in a feature length expose in the Orlando Sentinel...
New Urbanist Techniques Help Revitalize Fort Pierce
City Director of Development Ramon Trias employed New Urban principles to help revitalize this port town.
Florida County To Draft Age-restrictive Zoning Code
Hillsborough County, Florida Commissioners voted to begin drafting a zoning code to put age restrictions in place for retirement communities; if approved, this would be the first such zoning code on the East Coast.
Florida Governor May Ask Voters To Shoot Down Bullet Train
Florida Governor Jeb Bush may ask voters to abandon a high-speed train plan if the project requires too much public money.
Building Poor Men's Homes In Upscale Developments
In Seagrove Beach, Florida, homes reminiscent of Florida's early settlers -- called 'crackers' -- have become popular.
An Uncertain Future For Florida's Growth Management
Growth management in Florida faces an uncertain future as Governor Jeb Bush's position on growth remains unclear.
Town Fights Growth To Preserve '50s Character
Unlike many Florida towns where growth is welcome, residents of Cocoa Beach have voted to limit growth not once, but four times.
Jeb Bush Focuses On Managing Growth
Governor Jeb Boosh declares that the biggest disappointment of his term is the inability to get a grip of Florida's growth.
Not Your Father's Car Dealer
In Tampa, Florida, classy cars take center stage in a traffic-stopping showroom.
Proposed Manatee Rules To Be Debated In Public Hearings
Manatee advocates favor proposed federal regulations linking boat-slip projects to manatee population growth but builders are worried they would cause financial ruin in southwest Florida.
Unsprawl Case Study: Rosemary Beach, Florida
The 107-acre Rosemary Beach's urban design, allows the community to remain lively in color while still an integral part of the town fabric itself.
A Search For The Perfect Home
A Washington, D.C. couple searches across 350 metro areas for the perfect community -- and finds it in Tampa, Florida.
Sprawl Draining Groundwater In Lake County
Rapid growth in Lake County, FL, is depleting groundwater resources.
Florida Has Five Of The Most Dangerous Areas For Walkers
An analysis released by the Surface Transportation Policy Projectidentifies the most dangerous locales for pedestrians.
Florida's New Urbanist Towns Cause Sprawl
New urbanist developments across Florida are causing a quandry for proponents -- the new town are so far from other urban areas that they are causing sprawl.
City Seeks Approval To Allow More Downtown Housing
The City of Fort Lauderdale is asking State and County officials for approval to increase downtown housing.
Ft. Lauderdale Debates Future Visions For Beach
City of Fort Lauderdale has commissioned the Urban Land Institute to study the future of the beach.
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
