Florida
$3 Mil. Computer Model Useless To Planners
According to the National Academies of Science, a $3 million computer planning model to assess the environmental impact of development in the Florida Keys may produce "misleading results."
Critics Say Growth Plan Is 'Elitist'
Critics say Alachua County's plan to implement "smart growth" strategies may increase housing costs and hurt low-income residents.
Miami's 'Remarkable' Greenway Plan
Neal Pierce reviews a plan to revive the Miami River with a 5.5 mile greenway.
Florida's Brownfields Program Is Ineffective
State auditors report claims that of the 67,000 acres of brownfields in Florida, only 15 acres have been cleaned up.
Sarasota's Urban Services Boundary Working
Sarasota's urban service boundary has worked remarkably well in encouraging in-fill development. But a shift in strategy may change things.
Broward County Losing Ground In Green Space Battle
Broward County, FL., is losing the battle over the last remaining pristine green space.
Developing Florida's Last Beachfront?
Real estate development innovator Peter Rummell discusses his plans for the new 499-acre WaterColor development.
City May Require Employers To Curb Worker Traffic
Florida city may require employers to limit the traffic generated by their workers.
South Florida Transit Gone Bad
Florida's Broward County Transit is literally driving riders away, and faces allegations of poor management.
Andres Duany: Celebration's Flaws
A well-known example of urban development, Celebration is not without its flaws.
U.S. Okays Underground Explosions Under National Preserve
The National Park Service recommends approval for thousands of underground explosions under the Big Cypress National Preserve to search for oil.
Inconsistent Deed Restriction Enforcement
A case study of the challenges faced by Tampa, Florida's Northdale Community Association in enforcing deed restrictions.
Stopping Sprawl: Turn Off The Water
An Orlando Sentinel columnist argues that there is one sure way to stop spraw: Turn off the water.
New Town To Replace Ranch In Tampa
The Connerton New Town Development project will create a new town on ranchland in Tampa, Florida. The project may include a wildlife preserve and would have a "small-town" feel.
Florida Suburb Seeks 'Suburban Downtown' Skyline
Sunrise, FL., is considering a minimum height of 8-12 storeys for medium and high-density residential buildings to create a 'suburban downtown' skyline.
Encouraging The Perfect Front Porch
Boca Raton, FL, known for its strict design codes, is working on an ordinance lays down the rules for the design of front porches.
Residents Say No To Townhomes, Prefer Shopping Center
Residents of Boca Raton, FL. do not want storefronts to be converted storefronts into luxury townhomes but prefer to keep a shopping center.
Broward Residents: County Has Had Enough Growth
Residents of Broward County, FL, voice their opinions about new development in the county.
Largest Ecological Restoration In American History
Environmentalists charge that the Bush administration's plan to restore the Florida Everglades lacks important details.
Landowner Wants More Homes On Conservation Land
A Florida landowner offers hundreds of acres of land for a wildlife preserve in exchange for approval to double the number of homes on his ranch.
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
