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e-NEWS and NOTES: A Biweekly Bulletin
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September 15, 2003
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STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS
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GRANTS, FUNDING, & RFPS
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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
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FAPA/AICP NEWS, INFORMATION & UPDATES
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FAPA MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS
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NO SPECIAL SESSION IN OCTOBER
Senate President Jim King has confirmed rumors of no October Special Session. King put a note of finality to a lengthy and often painful series of sessions by stating he believes the issues that might have fermented another Special Session can wait until next Regular Session in the spring.
SPEAKER BYRD FORMS HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Today, House Speaker Johnnie Byrd announced the creation of the House Select Committee on Affordable Housing, which will oversee a comprehensive review of state affordable housing goals, programs, strategies, and funding. Byrd appointed Representative Randy Johnson to chair the committee. The committee’s focus will be ensuring that decent and affordable housing is available for all Florida residents by 2010.
RESOUNDING, BIPARTISAN MAJORITY IN THE HOUSE VOTES TO PRESERVE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS
The American Planning Association (APA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing on September 4, 2003, by a strong bipartisan majority, an amendment to H.R. 2989 that restores mandatory funding to the extremely beneficial Transportation Enhancements program. The program provides funding for pedestrian, bicycle and trail facilities, as well as for protecting historic, scenic and natural resources and beautifying transportation corridors. The final vote was 327 to 90 to preserve the Enhancements program. "We commended Reps. Tom Petri and John Olver for their leadership in offering this important amendment and the strong bipartisan majority in the House who supported this vital program," said APA Executive Director Paul Farmer, AICP. "Planners throughout the country have used the Transportation Enhancements program to help curb sprawl and improve the quality of life of our communities," he added. The vote gives solid momentum to advocates of Enhancements and other critical elements of ISTEA and TEA-21 heading into legislative action on TEA-21 reauthorization. (Source: APA’s FromWashington)
ROLL CALL VOTE ON PETRI / OLVER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2989
Voting ‘Yes’ (in support of the Transportation Enhancements program)
Rep. Allen Boyd (FL-02)
Rep. Corrine Brown (FL-03)
Rep. Cliff Stearns (FL-06)
Rep. John Mica (FL-07)
Rep. Ric Keller (FL-08)
Rep. Michael Bilirakis (FL-09)
Rep. C.W. Bill Young (FL-10)
Rep. Jim Davis (FL-11)
Rep. Katherine Harris (FL-13)
Rep. Mark Foley (FL-16)
Rep. Kendrick Meek (FL-17)
Rep. Robert Wexler (FL-19)
Rep. Peter Deutsch (FL-20)
Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL-21)
Rep. E. Clay Shaw (FL-22)
Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-23)
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25)
Voting ‘No’ (in opposition to the Transportation Enhancements program)
Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01)
Rep. Ander Crenshaw (FL-04)
Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05)
Rep. Adam Putnam (FL-12)
Rep. Porter Goss (FL-14)
Rep. Dave Weldon (FL-15)
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18)
Rep. Tom Feeney (FL-25)
APA is asking that you please take the time to thank your U.S. Representative that voted yes and express concern and disappointment to those who voted no. Go to capwiz.com/amplan/dbq/officials/directory/statedel.dbq?state=FL for a directory of the Florida delegation.
(Source: APA)
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NEW NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION REPORT
The National Low Income Housing Coalition announced the release of its newest report, “Out of Reach: 2003,” which calculates the Housing Wage for every state, region, and county in the U.S. According to the report, as housing costs increase faster than wages, decent, modest housing is increasingly out of reach for millions of Americans. To read the press release or download the report, go to www.nlihc.org/.
SMART COMMUNITIES: CURBING SPRAWL AT ITS CORE
Recent experience in a wide variety of metropolitan areas suggests that community developers have increasingly found themselves at the Smart Growth table, and metropolitanists have more and more come to regard community development projects as helpful, even necessary, for their own success. In the past several years, community development projects in employment, housing, transportation, and business development have often formed part of a wider regional agenda, and have included among their planners and investors an assortment of regional leaders and organizations. The paper includes examples from Chicago, Minneapolis, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Richmond, Virginia. Authored by Tony Proscio, the paper is posted to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s website at www.liscnet.org/resources/2002/11/communities_976.shtml?Planning+%26+Land+Use.
STUDY: IMMIGRATION THE BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR TO SPRAWL
In August, the Center for Immigration Studies and NumbersUSA Education and Research Foundation released a new study that already has drawn criticism from anti-sprawl activists. It suggests that the only way to put a stop to rampant suburban sprawl is not better planning and zoning, or even encouraging people to move back into the cities, but by curbing immigration. To read this story, go to www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,96679,00.html.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB ACCESS, AND TRANSIT
According to a 50-State study released by Good Jobs First, an organization dedicated to providing timely and accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, states are “Missing the Bus” by failing to connect economic development with job access to public transportation. To read the press release and obtain a copy of the study, go to www.goodjobsfirst.org/bus_release.htm.
WALKING, CYCLING, AUTO ALTERNATIVES ON CHOPPING BLOCK
Go to www.postwritersgroup.com/archives/peir0902.htm to read the latest from Neal Peirce of the Washington Post Writers Group.
BUSINESS PLANS FOR FARMS AND RURAL BUSINESSES
“Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses,” was conceived in 1996 by a planning team for the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) to address the evolving business planning needs of beginning and experienced rural entrepreneurs. This Guide was developed over a period of seven years by a team of University of Minnesota faculty and staff, individual farmers and consultants. It incorporates recommendations on content, language and organization from the review process as well as examples from five of the review team’s business plans. It is available as a PDF file by going to www.misa.umn.edu/publications/bizplan.html.
ULI ANALYSIS: SMART GROWTH HELPS LOWER CONSUMER “LOCATION” COSTS
According to this analysis by ULI, metropolitan areas with more compact growth, a wide mix of land uses, plentiful transportation options, and which were mostly developed prior to the use of the automobile are generally less expensive places to live, in terms of the combined costs for housing and transportation. More on this may be found at www.smartgrowth.net/Home/sg_Home_fst.html.
SPEECH ON KEY TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CITIES
"Census 2000: Key Trends and Implications for Cities," is a PowerPoint by Bruce Katz presented to students at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. The presentation describes immigration, aging, domestic migration, and population growth trends based on U.S. Census data for 2000. It develops an emerging typology to illustrate how these trends play out across different cities and suggests policies that help cities become more competitive. To download the presentation, go to the Brookings Institute website at
www.brookings.edu/es/urban/speeches/20030908_macalester.htm.
FACT SHEET ON THE NEW TRUE SIZE OF GOVERNMENT
This fact sheet is a report by Paul Light; Brookings Center for Public Service and Wagner School of Public Service, New York University, and may be read in full at www.brookings.edu/gs/cps/light20030905.htm.
EVALUATING CRITICISM OF SMART GROWTH (DRAFT REPORT)
Written by Todd Litman of the Victoria Transport Institute, this draft paper evaluates various criticisms of Smart Growth. It defines the concept of Smart Growth, contrasts it with sprawl, and describes common Smart Growth strategies. It examines various criticisms of Smart Growth, including the claim that it does not reflect consumer preferences, infringes on freedom, increases traffic congestion and air pollution, reduces housing affordability, results in socially undesirable levels of density, increases public service costs, requires wasteful transit subsidies and is unjustified. Some specific critics’ papers are examined. This analysis indicates that many claims by critics reflect an incomplete understanding of Smart Growth, and inaccurate analysis. Critics identify some legitimate problems, which must be addressed to optimize Smart Growth, but present no convincing evidence to diminish the overall justification of Smart Growth. Mr. Litman welcomes comments and input. To download a copy of the draft paper, go to
www.vtpi.org/sgcritics.pdf.
NEWSCLIPS
”2 COMPANIES ARE JOUSTING FOR FLORIDA'S RAIL BUSINESS,” by Scott Powers, Orlando Sentinel, September 9, 2003.
www.floridanewsclips.com/go.cfm?2761291
“CHEMICAL POLLUTANTS FOUND IN AQUIFER,” Gainesville-AP, Miami Herald, September 8, 2003.
www.floridanewsclips.com/go.cfm?2756915
“BYE-BYE, BIG APPLE. OMAHA AND ORLANDO ARE JUMPING NOW,” by Joel Kotkin, Washington Post, September 7, 2003.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34590-2003Sep6.html
“PLAN EYES CUTTING OPEN SPACE FUNDS,” by Anthony Flint, Boston Globe, September 5, 2003.
www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2003/09/05/plan_eyes_cutting_open_space_funds/
“DEVELOPER'S VISION IS 'PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED',” by Janet Zink, St. Petersburg Times, State Edition, Zoning Series, August 29, 2003.
pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/index.html?ts=1063117099
“ANTI-SPRAWL MOVEMENT SPURS VOTE ON REFORMS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING,” by Steve Chambers, New Jersey Star-Ledger, August 24, 2003.
www.nj.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1061705009247670.xml
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who attended, assisted in, spoke at, sponsored, or exhibited at the Annual FAPA Conference! This year's conference had a record number of registrants—over 550, and a quality selection of professional development sessions. A survey will be coming soon to conference participants by e-mail. Please watch for it.
For those of you who are AICP and are interested in earning CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT HOURS, a breakdown of the conference sessions and hours earned are now posted to the FAPA website. Go to www.floridaplanning.org.
PLEASE REMEMBER: APA has an ONLINE LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER (also open to non-members) that allows users to access a complete congressional directory and send faxes or email directly to Congress. It is located at capwiz.com/amplan/home/.
APA has announced its 2003-2004 AUDIO CONFERENCE TRAINING SERIES that features programs on context sensitive street design; green infrastructure; smart growth codes, and suburban place making. For additional information, visit www.planning.org/audioconference/.
DON’T FORGET: The ATLANTIC COAST SECTION IS 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.
FELLOWS PROGRAM AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please note that the 2004 Fellows Program and Application Information are 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:
The Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) announces the availability of funds for activities and tasks related to implementation of the statutory authorities included in the federally approved FCMP. A complete list of these statutes can be found at www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/legislative/coastal/federal/23_statutes.htm. Funding proposals should contribute to the protection, management and enhancement of Florida’s coastal resources and also focus on achieving the policy issues identified in the Coastal Zone Management Act. Eligible applicants include state agencies and water management districts. Financial assistance is available in the form of reimbursement grants in amounts ranging from a minimum of $15,000 to approximately $150,000, depending on the availability of federal coastal management funds received from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Selected proposals will be included in the FCMP application to NOAA for Fiscal Year 2004-05 federal coastal management funds. The funding cycle will begin July 1, 2004 and end June 30, 2005; all projects must be initiated and completed within the funding cycle. Rule Chapter 62S-4, Florida Administrative Code, describes the procedures for submitting applications and the criteria and procedures by which applications will be evaluated. There is no specific application form. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Wednesday, October 15, 2003. A copy of Rule 62S-4, FAC, may be printed from the FCMP web site at:
www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/legislative/coastal/grants/index.htm. For questions or to request a copy of Rule 62S-4, FAC, please contact Ms. Debbie Skelton, Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 47, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000; by telephone at 850/245-2161; or by email at Debbie.Skelton@dep.state.fl.us.
REVISED LISTING:
The Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) announces the availability of funds for innovative coastal projects under its Coastal Partnerships Initiative. Eligible applicants include local governments of the 35 coastal counties and all municipalities within their boundaries; national estuarine research reserves; and national estuary programs. Eligible applicants also include public and private colleges and universities, regional planning councils, and nonprofit groups, as long as an eligible local government, national estuarine research reserve, or national estuary program agrees to participate as a partner in the application and project. The Coastal Partnership Initiative is intended to inspire community action and promote the protection and effective management of Florida’s coastal resources in four specific initiative categories: Working Waterfronts, Access to Coastal Resources, Remarkable Coastal Places, and Community Stewardship. The Coastal Partnerships Initiative makes financial assistance available as reimbursement grants of amounts ranging from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Selected proposals will be included in the FCMP application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2004-05 federal coastal management funds. The funding cycle will begin July 1, 2004 and end June 30, 2005; all projects must be initiated and completed within the funding cycle. Rule Chapter 62S-4, Florida Administrative Code, governs all aspects of the FCMP’s Coastal Partnerships Initiative. There is no specific application form. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Wednesday, October 15, 2003. A copy of Rule 62S-4, FAC, may be printed from the FCMP web site at: www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/legislative/coastal/grants/index.htm. If any person does not have internet access, a copy of the rule will be mailed upon request. For questions or to request a copy of Rule 62S-4, FAC, please contact Ms. Debbie Skelton, Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard MS 47, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000; by telephone at 850/245-2161; or by e-mail at: debbie.skelton@dep.state.fl.us..
REPEAT LISTINGS:
The Smart Growth Leadership Institute, the University of Southern California, and the University of Colorado received an EPA Grant entitled, “Development Streamlining and Regulatory Reform.” The project offers technical assistance to local communities in implementing smart growth policies in such areas as: codes and zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, locating “smart sites” and design review and standards. At this time, further information is only available by contacting Jessica Cogan at jcogan@smartgrowthamerica.org. The application deadline is September 26, 2003.
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.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FSU STUDENT PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Congratulations to Synoptikos, the student organization at Florida State University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, for its recent certification by the American Planning Association as a Planning Student Organization (PSO). Not only is Synoptikos one of only 32 PSOs in the country recognized by the APA, but it is also currently the only PSO in the State of Florida. Synoptikos has placed great importance on its ability to provide community service in the Tallahassee area and on organizing planning field trips to state and national conferences, as well as trips to other cities and countries around the world in an effort to learn more about the planning process outside the State of Florida. Synoptikos looks forward to strengthening its relationship with the state and national chapters, establishing social and professional networks with practicing planners, and reaping the other benefits that come with being a recognized PSO.
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN LIFE MUST CHANGE
Read a commentary by James Howard Kunstler, which evaluates how the sociology of American communities leads to obesity and depression, at www.oriononline.org/pages/oo/curmudgeon/index_curmudgeon.html.
LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION WEBSITE RESOURCE
The Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida has a website that summarizes current research related to land use, trip generation, site impact, and parking. The website address is gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1796.
REACTION TO TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND THE AMERICAN DREAM
Randal O’Toole, adjunct scholar to the Reason Public Policy Institute, responds to the Surface Transportation Policy Project's recent report, “Transportation Costs and the American Dream,” as follows: "Contrary to STPP's report, the cost of auto driving is not increasing; indeed, it has been lower in the last decade than in any of the previous four decades even though we drive more. The cost of autos isn't preventing people from homeownership; indeed, the additional income made possible through auto-mobility has made homeownership possible for more Americans than ever." To read more from Mr. O’Toole, go to www.rppi.org/pb25.pdf.
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU LEADER OPPOSES PLAN TO REQUIRE VOTE ON LAND USE AMENDMENTS
Requiring local governments to submit proposed changes to comprehensive land use plans to a popular vote is a bad idea, according to the president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation, the state's largest agricultural organization. President Carl B. Loop, Jr., in a recent press release, "This seems to me to be a dangerous exercise that would have the effect of gutting the comprehensive planning process," said Loop. "It is another example of Florida's permissive initiative process being turned to mischief." Florida Farm Bureau supports a republican form of government. "That means we elect qualified representatives to act on our behalf at the local, state and national level," Loop said. "Proposed changes to the growth management process should be carefully considered and debated by those elected representatives. More and more, Florida's ballot initiative process is being turned into a quasi-legislative process." Loop said there is a need for some kind of initiative process, but the current method of amending the state's constitution makes it too easy for special interest groups to place measures on the ballot that should instead be addressed through legislation.
NEW FROM THE NEW JERSEY COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
New Jersey's Council on Affordable Housing recently approved a plan that eliminates the state's quota system based on projected population growth and instead ties development of low-cost housing to actual job and population growth. According to the plan, one out of every 10 units should be set aside for low-income residents; and for each net gain of 30 jobs, one unit is to be constructed. Proponents insist the plan will minimize sprawl by letting municipalities decide where to put affordable housing, but critics claim that it actually will allow communities to decrease their development of low-income shelter. The plan also would let communities add more senior housing units to meet their affordable housing goals, which opponents view as a means of boxing low-income children out of top-notch suburban schools. See draft rule proposals at www.state.nj.us/dca/coah/.
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN RURAL AREAS
“Rural America at a Glance” is a six-page brochure produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service that highlights recent indicators of social and economic conditions in rural areas. The brochure is designed to provide information on key rural conditions and trends for use by public and private decision-makers and others in efforts to enhance the economic opportunities and quality of life for people in rural communities. For additional information and to download the brochure, please visit the website at gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1801.
STEWARDSHIP AMERICA UPDATE
The latest update on Stewardship America's rural land programs and activities has been posted to privatelands.org. Please feel free to visit. Comments are welcome.
"ANTI-SPRAWL" REPORT DEEPLY FLAWED
Diane Katz is director of science, environment, and technology for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. “ ‘Anti-Sprawl’ Report Deeply Flawed,” is the title of a speech she delivered on September 9 before the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The speech may be read in full at www.mackinac.org/article.asp?ID=5758.
JOB MART advertisements posted since August 18, 2003:
Planners (WilsonMiller, Inc.)
Associate Planner (City of Greenacres)
Transportation Planner (City of Coral Springs)
Associate Planner (City of Deltona)
Senior Planner/Current Planning (City of Delray Beach)
Planner (City of St. Cloud)
Planner II (Palm Beach County)
Planner II (City of Fernandina Beach)
Planner I (City of Fernandina Beach)
Project Manager-Land Planning (Divosta & Company, Palm Beach Gardens)
Planner II (City of Tallahassee)
Planning Director (Nassau County)
Visit www.floridaplanning.org/jobs2.asp for salaries, descriptions, minimum requirements, and application deadlines.
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FAPA CHAPTER AND SECTION EVENTS
September 30, 2003 or October 1, 2003: LPC Conference Call (tentative).
October 3, 2003: FAPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meeting (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) in Orlando.
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.
October 10, 2003: Treasure Coast Section’s “Brown Bag Discussion Series” continues with PALM BEACH COUNTY'S SECTOR PLAN effort. This informal presentation and discussion will commence at 12 noon at the PZB offices, 4th Floor conference room. Bring a lunch and join fellow planners.
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:
September 17, 2003: FAU's Department of Urban and Regional Planning's Second Wednesday Lecture Series, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dr. Tom Kazo will speak about “PROJECT BAITFISH,” an initiative to restore Matheson Hammock, a unique mangrove system in Miami-Dade County, which was devastated after hurricane Andrew in 1992. Please see www.fau.edu/caupa/durp/faps/calendar.html for more information and upcoming lectures that are part of this series.
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.
September 24, 2003: THE KEYS TO URBAN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REVITALIZATION, see www.floridaplanning.org/broward/ for more information.
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 2, 2003: FLORIDA’S ENERGY FUTURE STAKEHOLDER MEETING, Betty Easley Conference Center, Capital Circle Office Park, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 166, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For scheduling updates and additional ways to participate, go to www.floridaenergyplan.net.
October 9, 2003: SMART GROWTH AND NEW URBANISM, a program for commercial and residential realtors, developers, planners, investors, elected officials, and concerned citizens to provide information about smart growth and new urbanism principles; from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter. To register, call 800-669-4327. After October 2, all registrations will be handled on-site.
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.
November 13-15, 2003: BUILDING AND RE-BUILDING TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOODS—A step-by-step journey through the development and redevelopment process, including case studies of urban, suburban and exurban New Urbanist communities, offered by the Seaside Institute in Seaside, Florida. For more information, go to www.theseasideinstitute.org/.
November 19, 2003: ZONING AND LAND USE IN FLORIDA, a one-day seminar designed for attorneys, owners, presidents and vice-presidents, planners, engineers, project managers, architects, council and board members, property managers, developers, public works directors, zoning board members, principals, surveyors and land use officials, at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 2900 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (lunch on your own). Speakers include Robert Apgar, Sherry Spiers, Terrell Arline, Nancy Linnan, Cari Roth, Dan Stengle, and Jacob Varn. Register on-line at www.lorman.com or call (715) 833-3959.
December 4-6, 2003: TND II: CASE STUDY CRITIQUES ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT—A detailed look at five developments; Birkdale Village, Habersham, Kentlands, Mashpee Commons and Southern Village, offered by the Seaside Institute in Miami, Florida. For more information, go to www.theseasideinstitute.org/.
December 6-9, 2003: NATIONAL PUBLIC LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island. Florida' 13th annual Public Land Acquisition and Management Partnership Conference will bring timely and useful information to public agencies and all others in Florida, the Southeast and around the nation interested in land conservation, including non-profits, service providers and landowners. For more information, go to www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/conference/index.htm.
January 14-16, 2004: SOLVING URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSECT—An in depth discussion of transect-oriented planning and urban design with experts from relevant disciplines: architecture, urban design, planning, traffic engineering, landscape design, environmental science and social science, offered by the Seaside institute in Seaside, Florida. For more information, go to www.theseasideinstitute.org/.
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