Florida
Familiar Gives Way To Franchise
Rising rents close down a locally-owned coffee shop in Delray Beach, FL. It will be replaced by a Starbucks.
Anthony Downs Advises County To Increase Density
Urban policy expert Anthony Downs advised Broward County, FL, to increase density to accomodate newcomers. The county is reluctant to increase density.
Fort Lauderdale OKs Major Mixed Use Project
Fort Lauderdale approved a $74.9 million mixed-use development with a transit hub for trolleys, 92 condos, 75 rental apartments, a pedestrian promenade and 68,673 square feet of retail, on a city-owned lot currently used for beach parking.
Jacksonville's Downtown Renaissance
Downtown Jacksonville gets its first large residential tower/complex.
Citizen's Group Fights Desalination Plant
A Tampa environmental group is challenging a Florida state permit allowing a desalination plant to discharge concentrated brine into the Tampa Bay.
Buses Excluded From Jacksonville Transit Center
A new Jacksonville transportation center may exclude long haul bus lines.
Florida Legislature Fails To Act On 'Polluters Pay' Mandate
The Florida Legislature has failed to act on a voter mandate known as "Polluters Pay" that allows sugar growers and other farmers responsible for pollution to be taxed to support the cleanup of the Everglades.
Historic Buildings Bulldozed Without Permits
In Delray Beach, FL, historic buildings were bulldozed without proper city permits.
Swimming Hall Of Fame May Leave Fort Lauderdale
The International Swimming Hall of Fame -- a major tourist attraction -- might be leaving Fort Lauderdale if its proposal to expand to meet international requirements is rejected by the city.
Water Taxi Offers Options For Commuters
Equipped with new 70-passenger bus boats, cheaper fares and links to Broward County's public transit, Fort Lauderdale-based Water Taxi aims to recruit passengers and reduce the number of cars clogging arteries of downtown Fort Lauderdale a
Broward County's Rules For Naming Streets?
Broward Country, FL, deals with the tricky issues of naming streets after people. Naming streets after a politician create additional complications.
Agritourism Vs. Sprawl
Agritourism might be the next big thing -- an economic alternative to sprawl.
Gated Communities: Security Or Social Isolation?
Are gated communities popular because they provide security or because gates increase the resale values of home? Critics say gated communities promote "social isolation" and "civic fragmentation."
Integrating Art And Architecture
The Amster Building in South Miami is a case study for integrating art and architecture.
Call For Stricter Development Controls in Florida
Environmentalists urge Florida governor Jeb Bush to impose tighter controls on development is some counties.
When A Small Town Becomes A Boom Town
Across the nation, small towns such as Alachua that are on the verge of turning into boom towns struggle with the question of whether to grow or protect the small-town lifestyle.
Residents Prefer Buses, Trains Over Road-Widening
Residents in Hilborough County, FL, want more transportation choices including buses, trains, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes rather than road-widening.
Florida County Searches For Roadway Solution
Facing continued population growth, officials in Clay County, FL, are trying to strike a balance between the environment and lifestyles.
New Stadium Location For Miami
Mayor Joe Carollo to propose a new site for Florida Marlins stadium in Miami, FL.
Defining A 'High-speed Rail' For Florida
A nine-member board is given the responsibility to define a high-speed rail system for Florida and advised not to get "hung up" on technology and speed.
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
