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e-NEWS and NOTES: A Biweekly Bulletin
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August 18, 2003
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STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FAPA/AICP NEWS, INFORMATION & UPDATES
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FAPA MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The dates for the 2004 FAPA Annual Conference have been moved from September 15-18, 2004 to October 13-16, 2004. The location, Gainesville, remains unchanged.
DCA/DOS PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ON PROPOSED MERGER
The Florida Department of State and Florida Department of Community Affairs announced a series of public forums on “Creating Opportunities for Quality Communities.” Beginning this month and continuing through September 2003, the Florida Departments of State and Community Affairs will hold a series of six public meetings throughout the state to evaluate current and proposed organizational overviews of the Department and to receive constituent input. Two of the workshops will already have been held as of the printing of this bulletin, but the remaining four are posted to FAPA’s website and in the events section below. For more information, see below or go to COQC.dos.state.fl.us.
STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
The State of Florida is developing a Statewide Energy Plan. Workshops are being held throughout the state to gather public input. Learn more about how energy affects you and your community, and offer your ideas and recommendations, by participating in these meetings. Please see the meetings and events section at the end of this newsletter for details or go to www.floridaenergyplan.net for more information.
SPECIAL SESSION D COMES TO A CLOSE (SINE DIE)
On August 13, a Medical Malpractice Agreement was reached between the Florida House and Senate, resulting in the end of Special Session D. Shortly thereafter, the Governor signed the bill.
DCA 2003 WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE ON LINE
To view presentations from DCA's 2003 (and 2002) Growth Management Workshops, please see www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/DCP/gmworkshp/index.htm.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR MARINA SITING NOW AVAILABLE
Hard copies of the guide, "Preparing a Boating Facility Siting Plan: Best Management Practices for Marina Siting" are now available, as well as being posted on line at www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/DCP/marinasiting/MarinaGuide.pdf. Copies were mailed last week to counties and many coastal cities. If your community does not receive a copy within the next few days and would like one, please contact Vicki Morrison at Vicki.Morrison@dca.state.fl.us.
CONGRESS IN RECESS UNTIL SEPTEMBER/TEA-21 EXTENSION LIKELY
The Congress is in recess until after Labor Day, which will leave four weeks before TEA-21 expires on September 30, 2003. House and Senate authorizing committees again missed their self-imposed deadlines for releasing formal proposals for renewing TEA-21. Efforts to develop full renewal proposals in both the House and the Senate have been hindered by the financial conditions and the lack of agreement on how to generate new revenues to support funding increases for highway and transit investment over the next six years. With the likelihood that Congressional action will not complete by September 30, concerns are being raised about the need for a short-term extension bill (e.g. six months, one year) to reauthorize the nation's surface transportation programs beyond the end of September. (Source: Surface Transportation Policy Project)
FLORIDA’S TEA-21 WEB SITE IS REVISED
A new menu item, "News and Updates" has been added to the TEA-21FL Web site at www.tea21fl.org. Key events in the TEA-21 reauthorization process have been added to the site for quick access. An email notification will be provided to TEA-21FL subscribers when new items are added.
APA URGES YOU TO ADVOTATE ON BEHALF OF TEA-21
A special section of the APA website provides side-by-side comparisons of the various reauthorization proposals, and will soon include talking points for communicating key planning concerns to your elected representatives in Washington. Regularly updated information and policy positions are posted to www.planning.org/legislation/tea3.htm. APA can assist you with scheduling district meetings and providing information to your Congressional representative. Contact the APA government affairs department at govtaffairs@planning.org or call them at 202-872-0611.
ALSO FROM APA: SENATOR KERRY INTRODUCES AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL
Senator John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act (S. 1411) in mid-July. The bill would establish a special trust fund for the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing from excess revenue generated by the Federal Housing Administration and Government National Mortgage Administration after ensuring their fiscal safety and soundness. These federal housing programs generate billions of dollars in excess income, which currently goes to the general treasury for use on other priorities. Senator Kerry estimates that under his proposal $28 billion would be available in the trust fund between now and 2008 generating 1.5 million units of affordable housing over ten years. Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-RI) joined Sen. Kerry in introducing the bill. According to Sen. Kerry, the goal of the bill is to create long-term affordable, mixed-income developments in areas with the greatest opportunities for low-income families. Seventy-five percent of trust fund assistance would be awarded, based on need, through matching grants to states and local jurisdictions. The states and local jurisdictions would allocate funds on a competitive basis to projects that meet certain requirements, such as mixed-income projects and long-term affordability, and that address local needs. The remainder of the funding will be competitively awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to intermediaries, which will be required to leverage private funds. A portion of the trust fund will be used to promote home ownership activities for low-income Americans. APA has been a long-time proponent of a national affordable housing trust fund. (Source: APA’s From Washington)
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APA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAUL FARMER EDITORIALIZES ON WASHINGTON POLICY
Paul Farmer, Executive Director of the American Planning Association, in a recent editorial, notes, "Just when the American people are showing enormous support for smart growth, effective planning and "civic goods" -- parks, libraries and schools -- substantial changes in federal policies threaten to repeat the mistakes of an earlier era." This is not a partisan issue, he said, but the fundamental issues of public policy on the line. For the full editorial, reproduced by Campaign for Sensible Growth with APA’s permission, go to growingsensibly.org/cmapdfs/apaviewpoinjuly03.pdf.
CELEBRATING THE CANADIAN CITY: BRIGHT LIGHTS, SAFE CITIES
From The New Canadian Magazine, “[t]his article poignantly highlights the uniqueness of Canadian cities in comparison to U.S. cities. We expose the social and economic differences of the Canadian city, analyze the implications to environmentally more sustainable cities, specifically the Kyoto Accord and review of the comparative competitive advantages for Canadian cities in the New Economy.” To download a copy of the magazine, go to www.newcanadian.com/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=35&page_id=87
FROM THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
“Shopping the City: Real Estate Finance and Urban Retail Development,” a report by Kenneth T. Rosen, Grace J. Kim, and Avani A. Patel, July 2003. www.brookings.edu/es/urban/publications/20030722_rosen.htm
“The Long Journey to Work: A Federal Transportation Policy for Working Families," a report by Margy Waller and Evelyn Blumenberg, August 2003. www.brookings.edu/es/urban/publications/20030801_waller.htm
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OF INTEREST
“North has it, South wants it: Florida water flows bountifully far from its thirstiest corners. Business leaders would see it rerouted, for cash.” By Craig Pittman and Julie Hauserman, Times Staff Writers, St. Petersburg Times, published August 10, 2003.
www.sptimes.com/2003/08/10/State/North_has_it__South_w.shtml
“University develops land-use simulator,” by Smita Krishnaswamy, The Daily Illini, July 28, 2003.
www.dailyillini.com/jul03/jul28/news/stories/news_story02.shtml
“Not in my backyard: The beauty of a development is in the eye of the beholder. (NIMBY Resistance Thwarts Baton Rouge Smart Growth Projects.) By J.R. Ball, Business Report staff
www.businessreport.com/pub/21_23/planning/3583-1.html
“Planners Experiment With New Ways Of Bringing Neighbors Together,” by Katherine Salant, The Washington Post, July 19, 2003.
www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A3549-2003Jul16¬Found=true
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The dates for the 2004 FAPA Annual Conference have been moved from September 15-18, 2004 to October 13-16, 2004. The location, Gainesville, remains unchanged.
THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR FAPA’S 2003 ANNUAL CONFERENCE! ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL STOP ON AUGUST 27, 2003. DON’T DELAY—REGISTER NOW!
Go to www.floridaplanning.org/conference/index.asp or click on the link below. There you will also find:
• ALTERNATE (OVERFLOW) HOTEL OPTIONS
• DIRECTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE SITE--THE BREAKERS IN PALM BEACH
• SPONSOR/EXHIBIT REGISTRATION BROCHURE
• FAPA'S CONFERECE CANCELLATION POLICY
• GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM
SECTION NAME CHANGE: The Gulf Coast Section of APA has officially changed its name to the EMERALD COAST SECTION. Congratulations!
ATLANTIC COAST SECTION BEING REACTIVATED: For those planners living in Brevard, Indian River, and Volusia Counties, there is momentum to reactivate the only inactive FAPA Section—Atlantic Coast. If you live in one of these three counties and are interested in being notified of activities or in assisting with this effort, please contact Tracy Hegler at t.hegler@floridaspaceauthority.com.
CONGRATUALATIONS TO ALL PLANNERS WHO PASSED THE AICP EXAM—A JOB WELL DONE!
APA CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
APA is calling for proposals for its April 24-28, 2004 National Planning Conference. This conference provides educational, technical, and technological information to planners and planning allies across the world. The deadline for proposal submission is September 1, 2003. Those interested should review the submission requirements and read the Speaker Registration Policy, all available on APA’s website at www.planning.org/2004conference/sessionproposal.htm.
RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATIONS ALSO SOUGHT BY APA
Academic planners and other researchers are invited to submit proposals for the special research track at the APA National Planning Conference. Proposals will be for 20-minute papers that focus on planning research that supports planning practice. The track takes place on Sunday, April 25. The submission deadline is also September 1, 2003. For more information, go to www.planning.org/2004conference/sessionproposal.htm#3a.
FELLOWS PROGRAM AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please note that the 2004 Fellows Program and Application Information is now
posted on the APA website at www.planning.org/faicp/faicp.htm. The nomination deadline is October 24, 2003. The posting includes three sections; they are: 1) the 2004 Nomination Guidelines, 2) the 2004 Nomination Form, and 3) a 2004 Sample Nomination. Of particular note to those thinking about a future submittal, beginning in 2004, the Fellows will select and induct new Fellows every other year. The next round of FAICP selection will take place in 2006.
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The American Planning Association’s website includes links to requests for proposals and requests for qualifications. You may access this information at www.planning.org/rfp-rfq/.
NEW FAPA LISTINGS:
City of Jacksonville, Request for Proposals, “Old Arlington Neighborhood Action Plan” P-114-03. The Planning and Development Department seeks professional services for the
preparation of a neighborhood action plan for Old Arlington, which includes Jacksonville University. This project will result in a plan for revitalization and stabilization of Old Arlington. A variety of issues will be addressed, including land use, zoning, housing and building conditions, and infrastructure. The final plan will include strategies and recommendations based on analysis of existing conditions and citizen input. For a complete copy of the RFP, including the study boundaries, a detailed listing of the tasks, and selection criteria contact Jennifer Hewett-Apperson, Planner. She may be contacted by telephone at (904) 630-1606, by fax at (904) 630-2912, by e-mail at jhewett@coj.net, or by mail at 128 East Forsyth Street, Suite 700, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The final date for acceptance of proposals is by 4:00 P.M. on September 5, 2003.
REPEAT LISTINGS:
The City of Tallahasse, Florida, is requesting written proposals from qualified consulting firms for Planning Consulting Services for the Southern Strategy Area Economic Development Plan (RFP-0202-03-BP-RC-0-2003/BP). The submission deadline is August 20, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. Additional detail is available at www.demandstar.com or by contacting the purchasing agent, Brent Paniucki at (850) 891-8289.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office of Environmental Justice has created new funding opportunities through the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance to community-based organizations who wish to engage in capacity-building initiatives, as well as utilize constructive engagement and collaborative problem-solving to seek viable solutions for their community's environmental and/or public health issues. The deadline is September 30, 2003. For more information, go to www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/ej/grants/faq-ej-cps-grant.pdf.
The Florida Coastal Management Program announces an application period under its Coastal Partnerships Initiative for funding of innovative coastal projects. The Coastal Partnerships Initiative is intended to inspire community action and promote the protection and effective management of Florida’s coastal resources by seeking applications in four specific initiative categories: Working Waterfronts, Access to Coastal Resources, Remarkable Coastal Places, and Community Stewardship. The Coastal Partnerships Initiative may provide technical assistance, training, and/or financial assistance as reimbursement grants of no more than $25,000, except for small capital improvement or construction projects, which may not exceed $50,000. The funding cycle will begin July 1, 2003 and end June 30, 2004. All projects must be initiated and completed within the funding cycle. The total amount of funding available for the Coastal Partnerships Initiative is not known at this point, but may be approximately $600,000 to $1 million, based on past awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Rule Chapter 62S-4, Florida Administrative Code, governs all aspects of the Florida Coastal Management Program’s Coastal Partnerships Initiative. The rule describes the four initiative categories; the required project proposal and application information; the format in which it is to be submitted; the submittal procedures to be followed as part of the application process; and the criteria and procedures by which applications will be evaluated and ranked. There is no specific application form. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Tuesday, October 1, 2002. For eligibility criteria and a copy of Rule 62S-4, F.A.C., go to www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/legislative/coastal/62S-4.pdf or contact Debbie Skelton at (850) 245-2161; or by e-mail at debbie.skelton@dep.state.fl.us.
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SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY - HARRIS PROPERTY RIGHTS ACT
The 3rd District Court of Appeal held that a provision of the Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act preserving sovereign immunity does not bar a private property rights claim pursuant to the act, but merely preserves the government's other sovereign immunity rights. A property owner sued the City of Miami Beach under the act, claiming new city ordinances had the effect of denying the owner all economically viable uses of its property. The city sought summary judgment based on Section 13 of the act, which provides, "This section does not affect the sovereign immunity of government." Reversing the summary judgment won by the city, the DCA cited the clearly stated legislative intent within the act to protect private property interests against "inordinately burdensome" governmental regulation that might not otherwise amount to a constitutional taking. The court concluded that a literal reading of Section 13 "negates everything the legislature purports to achieve" in the act. A fair reading of the Harris Act, the DCA said, "evinces a sufficiently clear legislative intent to waive sovereign immunity as to a private property owner whose property rights are inordinately burdened, restricted, or limited by government actions where the governmental regulation does not rise to the level of a taking under the Florida and United States Constitutions. A literal reading of Section 13 is inconsistent with the clear intent and purpose of the Act, as it would be absurd to interpret Section 13 to undo everything the Act is designed to achieve." [Royal World Metropolitan, Inc., v. City of Miami Beach, 7/16/03] For more information, go to the Attorney General’s Website at myfloridalegal.com/alerts.nsf/e72b1e067994666c852562910072f437/4c8c9549cb754bdb85256d66006be95e!OpenDocument
GIRTH AND GROWTH: CONGRESS WEIGHS THE SPRAWL-INDUCED FAT PROBLEM
This commentary, by Barbara A. McCann, Elm Street Writers Group, is posted to the Michigan Land Use Institute Web Site at www.mlui.org/growthmanagement/fullarticle.asp?fileid=16523. According to the author, one reason for America's obesity crisis is the auto-dependent design of so many communities: Driving everywhere is now much easier than walking anywhere.
SUCCESSFUL NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL TAKES A PROJECT “CHAMPION”
This ULI Workshop Creates Ten Principles for Development. For more information, go to www.experts.uli.org/DK/ResFell/ex_ResFell_MB_001_fst.html.
CONTROVERSY: TO WHAT EXTENT AND IN WHAT WAYS SHOULD GOVERNMENTAL BODIES REGULATE URBAN PLANNING?
The introduction to this discussion in “Markets & Morality,” Spring 2003, by Charles C. Bohl, Director, Knight Program in Community Building, University of Miami, reads as follows: “This controversy piece introduces readers to the New Urbanism (NU), a movement in architecture and planning that advocates the use of traditional neighborhood design to build walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods and towns that emulate places of enduring quality and provide an alternative to low-density, single-use, automobile-dependent development patterns commonly referred to as “sprawl.” Critics maintain that what is derided as sprawl is simply the development pattern of choice as generated by market forces over time and that NU and related smart-growth policies and transit initiatives are at odds with the lifestyle preferences and homeownership goals of Americans. To read more, go to www.acton.org/publicat/m_and_m/2003_spring/bohl1.html.
REGIONAL VISIONING PROJECTS IN CALIFORNIA
The California Surface Transportation Policy Project website now features information on regional visioning and development of alternative scenarios for future growth in California and nation wide. Visit the site by going to www.transact.org/ca/RegionalVisioning.pdf.
KENNETH E. GRIFFITH, AICP, NEW LAND PLANNING MANAGER FOR DRMP
Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. (DRMP), an Orlando-based civil engineering and surveying firm, has named Kenneth E. Griffith, AICP, Manager of Land Planning for DRMP’s Fort Myers office. Mr. Griffith will be responsible for the management of master planning, design and permitting of development projects; municipal planning and code preparation; feasibility and land use studies; and expert testimony. In addition, he will manage the day-to-day operations of the Fort Myers Office. He has more than 20 years of experience in urban planning and zoning. His expertise is in developments of regional impact, planned developments, variances and special exceptions for commercial, residential, institutional and industrial projects. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association, Florida Planning & Zoning Association, Florida Home Builders Association and the Lee and Collier Building Industry Associations.
Job Mart advertisements posted since August 4, 2003:
Natural Resources Planner (Bay County)
Director, Dept. of Planning & Environmental Protection (Broward County)
Planner (City of Melbourne)
Planning & Zoning Administrator (City of Melbourne)
Visit www.floridaplanning.org/jobs2.asp for salaries, descriptions, minimum requirements, and application deadlines.
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FAPA CHAPTER AND SECTION EVENTS
August 22, 2003: Heart-of-Florida Section’s WATER SUPPLY PLANNING AND WATER POLICY FORUM, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Bob Crawford Agricultural Center, 605 East Main Street, Bartow, FL. The purpose of the forum is to provide information about the ten-year water supply plans and how they must be integrated into local comprehensive plans. Registration is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Please RSVP to Trey Fragala at trey@pfaplanners.com.
August 27, 2003: San Felasco Section’s ANNUAL STUDENT WELCOME RECEPTION AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING; starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Florida Community Design Center, 300 E. University Ave, Gainesville.
September 3, 2003: FAPA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE meeting (11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) and FAPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meeting (1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) at the Breakers, in conjunction with the FAPA Annual Conference.
September 3-6, 2003: FAPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Go to www.floridaplanning.org/conference/index. asp for conference information.
September 12, 2003: FAPA’s Capital Area Section, in combination with the Apalachee Section of FPZA and FSU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning are hosting their ANNUAL MEETING AND FALL RECEPTION at the Brokaw-McDougal House, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Come and meet and greet the newest generation of planners.
October 9, 2003: SUN COAST APA’S ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER, “Building a Tradition of Community;” at 6:30 p.m. at the Barn Theater at Winthrop Village, in Brandon . The Guest Speakers are Kay & John Sullivan, Developers of Winthrop Village, a New Traditional Neighborhood and Town Center in Brandon. The evening will include Announcement of Award Winners & Sun Coast APA Business Meeting. For more information, please contact Melissa Zornitta at (813) 272-5940 or zornittam@plancom.org.
October 9, 2003: BALLOT BOX PLANNING: HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY DEBATE, hosted by the Capital Areas Section, from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m., Tallahassee City Hall. Come hear supporters (Ross Burnaman of Florida Hometown Democracy) and detractors (Doug Buck of Florida Home Builders Association) debate the proposed Hometown Democracy constitutional amendment.
November 13, 2003: Capital Area Section’s LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON, from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m., Tallahassee City Hall. Hear local state Senators and Representatives update planners on state lawmaking.
December 4, 2003: The Capital Area Section is hosting a debate on the use of UGAs and UGBs, titled “IS URBAN CONTAINMENT WORKING?” The debate will take place from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. at Tallahassee City Hall.
January 9, 2003: Ring in the New Year with FAPA’s Capital Area Section, in combination with the Apalachee Section of FPZA and FSU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., location TBA.
February 18-19, 2004: Save the date for FAPA’s ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP in Tallahassee.
April 24-28, 2004: Save the date for APA’s NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE in Washington, D.C.—“Celebrate Community.”
October 13-16, 2004: Save the date for FAPA’s 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE in Gainesville.
OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS:
August 18, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the West Florida RPC at Niceville City Hall, 208 North Partin Drive, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
August 20, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the East Central Florida RPC at the Council Office, 631 N. Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
August 21, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Withlacoochee RPC at the Council Office, 1241 S.W. 10th Street, Ocala, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
August 25, 2003: Secretary Glenda Hood and Secretary Colleen Castille invite you to attend this public meeting (one of six) to learn about and participate in discussions regarding the DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S CURRENT PROGRAMS AND THE PROPOSED MERGER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. Logistics: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For further information or to register, go to COQC.dos.state.fl.us.
August 27, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the South Florida RPC at the Council Office, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
August 28, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the North Central Florida RPC at the Holiday Inn in Lake City, 3559 West U.S. Highway 90, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
August 29, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Treasure Coast RPC at the Ramada Inn in Stuart, 1200 S.E. Federal Highway, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
September 4, 2003: Secretary Glenda Hood and Secretary Colleen Castille invite you to attend this public meeting (one of six) to learn about and participate in discussions regarding the DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S CURRENT PROGRAMS AND THE PROPOSED MERGER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. Logistics: Hilton Deerfield Beach, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For further information or to register, go to COQC.dos.state.fl.us.
September 4, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Apalachee RPC at Tallahassee City Hall, 300 South Adams Street, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
September 4, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Northeast Florida RPC at the Council Office, 6850 Belfort Oaks, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
September 8, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Tampa Bay RPC at the Council Office, 955 Koger Blvd., Suite 219, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
September 9, 2003: Secretary Glenda Hood and Secretary Colleen Castille invite you to attend this public meeting (one of six) to learn about and participate in discussions regarding the DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S CURRENT PROGRAMS AND THE PROPOSED MERGER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. Logistics: Florida Community College at Jacksonville Advanced Technology Center, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For further information or to register, go to COQC.dos.state.fl.us.
September 10, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Central Florida RPC at the Highland County Health Department, time TBA. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
September 10-14, 2003: RAILVOLUTION CONFERENCE. Location: Atlanta, GA. Railvolution is a national forum that explores how transit and land use can work together to shape livable communities. For conference information, go to www.railvolution.com.
September 12, 2003: Secretary Glenda Hood and Secretary Colleen Castille invite you to attend this public meeting (one of six) to learn about and participate in discussions regarding the DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S CURRENT PROGRAMS AND THE PROPOSED MERGER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. Logistics: Florida State University/Panama City Campus--Auditorium, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For further information or to register, go to COQC.dos.state.fl.us.
September 18, 2003: STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN WORKSHOP hosted by the Southwest Florida RPC at the Council Office, 4980 Bayline Drive, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
September 18 or 19, 2003: LOCAL DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS WORKSHOP (LDAW)™, at 6303 Blue Lagoon Dr., Ste. 350, Miami, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The LDAW was developed for human service providers, neighborhood activists, grant writers, planners or anyone who would like to easily look up and analyze basic demographic characteristics. Participants will learn to use the 2000 Census, as well as more current data sets. Each workshop will focus on analysis for the particular city in which it is taught, however, all techniques and methodologies are directly transferable to any other geography. Cost: $225 for credit card at the time of sign up, $249 regular price. For more information or to register, visit www.smartgirltechnologies.com or call toll free at 1-877-241-6576.
September 19, 2003: THE ST. JOHNS RIVER: RESTORATION, PRESERVATION AND RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT; sponsored by FPZA, is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the River City Brewing Company, 835 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Featured speakers of this educational seminar include Dr. Anne Keller, USEPA; Ms. Susan Grandin and Ms. Lindsay Stevens, Trust for Public Land; Mr. Ham Traylor, TriLegacy Group; Ms. Margaret Jennessee, Arvida; and Mr. Dean Campbell, St. Johns River WMD. The cost is $40, which includes breakfast and lunch. Seating is limited. RSVP to Holly Schriefer at (904) 269-6375 or holly.schriefer@co.clay.fl.us.
September 21-23, 2003: FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Location: Sarasota Hyatt-call for reservations at 1-800-233-1234. The conference will be highlighted by the FEDC the presentation of the Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year Award. Program, agenda, and online registration are available at www.fedc.net.
Sept. 24-26, 2003: Florida Department of Transportation’s TRANSPLEX 2003; TRANSPLEX is short for “Florida’s Transportation Planning Exchange,” a conference created as an open forum for those in the transportation planning community to share ideas, best practices and the latest developments on key issues affecting planning activities. Renaissance Resort at Sea World, Orlando, Florida $99/night. $125 conference registration includes all sessions, continental breakfasts, lunch and breaks. To register or for more information, go to www.transplexfl.com or contact Renee Cross at (850) 414-4800 or e-mail renee.cross@dot.state.fl.us.
October 9, 2003: Save the Date--NATIONAL SMART GROWTH CONFERENCE: STATE OF THE STATES ON SMART GROWTH; Radisson Hotel, Burlington, Vermont. For information on the conference go to www.vtsprawl.org/Initiatives/sgcollaborative/VSGC_main.htm.
OCTOBER 15-18, 2003: FPZA STATE CONFERENCE featuring Daniel Bevarly, F. Lee Bailey, Randall Arendt, & Daniel Madelker; The Inn of Fifth (www.naplesinn.com); $125/night; mention “FPZA” to get the discounted price; call 239-403-8777 for reservations; conference schedule and registration information coming soon.
October 15-17, 2003: APA and its Planning and Law Division are cosponsors of the NATIONAL IMPACT FEE ROUNDTABLE IN SAN DIEGO. Topics include innovative impact fee methodologies, case studies from varied communities, and recent case law. Registration is limited to 200. The registration fee is $160 by August 15; $185 after August 15. The registration form is available at www.sandiego.gov/planning/pdf/03impactfee.pdf. Additional information is also posted to www.planning.org/conferences/impactfee.htm.
October 23 or 24, 2003: LOCAL DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS WORKSHOP (LDAW)™, Jacksonville (specific location TBA). The LDAW was developed for human service providers, neighborhood activists, grant writers, planners or anyone who would like to easily look up and analyze basic demographic characteristics. Participants will learn to use the 2000 Census, as well as more current data sets. Each workshop will focus on analysis for the particular city in which it is taught, however, all techniques and methodologies are directly transferable to any other geography. Cost: $225 for credit card at the time of sign up, $249 regular price. For more information or to register, visit www.smartgirltechnologies.com or call toll free at 1-877-241-6576.
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