A BI-WEEKLY BULLETIN FROM FAPA

 

October 19 , 2004

SPECIAL THANKS TO FAPA'S
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
FOR HELPING TO MAKE THE
2004 FAPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

Click here to view the list of conference
Sponsors and Exhibitors

 

TDM RESEARCH ASSISTANCE REQUEST: PLEASE RESPOND
The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF is interested in contacting local governments in Florida that include transportation demand management (TDM) strategies in their negotiations with developers and, subsequently, in development orders or otherwise include TDM strategies in the land development process. Please contact Karen Seggerman
at seggerman@cutr.usf.edu or 813-974-5723.

STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS 

 

GOVERENOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER REGARDING COST SHARING
Governor Bush released Executive Order 04-229 regarding state and county cost sharing of Public Assistance needs from recent hurricanes.  The order also outlines a hardship provision for those counties unable to meet their share of the cost. Executive Order 04-229 is posted to
http://sun6.dms.state.fl.us/eog_new/eog/orders/2004/October/04-229-hurricane.pdf.

SUSPENSION OF TIME FRAMES FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
The State Coordinating Officer, Craig Fugate, has issued a number of Supplemental Orders concerning the time frames for comprehensive plan amendments, land development regulations, Evaluation and Appraisal Reports (EAR), and Developments of Regional Impact (DRI).  A new webpage has been established at http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/DCP/PlanProcessing/eo.htm. Please visit the site for further information.

HOUSE & SENATE INTERIM PROJECTS
The House Committee on Local Government and Veterans' Affairs is conducting an interim project that will review and evaluate the roles, activities, and resources of the eleven Regional Planning Councils. This review will also consider interaction and coordination with local governments and the Department of Community Affairs.  Committee staff is currently in the process of gathering input from the Regional Planning Councils through a lengthy survey.  The Senate Committee on Comprehensive Planning held a second meeting of its Growth Management Policy Review Workshop on September 28, 2004.  The purpose of the workshop was to continue to review Florida's Growth Management Policy as an interim project.  For more information, contact the Chapter Office at fapa@floridaplanning.org.

OCTOBER IS FLORIDA GREENWAYS AND TRAILS MONTH
Governor Jeb Bush declared October Florida Greenways and Trails Month. Greenways and trails not only provide recreational opportunities, they protect Florida's natural resources, preserve historical and cultural sites and connect communities.  Last October, every county in Florida celebrated Florida's natural beauty with nature-based activities.  This year, counties throughout the state are honoring Greenways and Trails Month with more than 100 events including trail rides, natural history workshops, canoe and kayak tours, birding and wildlife festivals, trail clean-ups and environmental education programs.  For more information, list of events in your area, or to register your event, visit www.FloridaGreenwaysAndTrails.com.

TEA-21 UPDATE
[Source:  Surface Transportation Policy Project]

TEA-21 Extension
On Thursday, September 30, the House and Senate both approved an 8-month extension of TEA-21, extending current law programs through May 31, 2005. The bill, H.R. 5183, was signed later that evening by President Bush. Under the new extension law, Congress authorized funding for highway, transit and safety programs through May 31, providing 8 months of spending authority for TEA-21 activities. For the extension period, highway programs are authorized at $24.5 billion (or $36.8 billion annualized) and transit programs are authorized at $5.2 billion (or $7.75 billion annualized). In addition, the bill makes a few adjustments, shifting one year of ethanol revenues (2.5 cents per gallon now deposited in the general fund) to the Trust Fund. The extension also includes language providing states with a 90.5% minimum rate of return on highway dollars. The extension authorizes program spending and guarantees spending levels through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2005; however, it is expected that the final spending levels for these programs for FY'05 will be determined in the appropriations process in action on the FY'05 Transportation Appropriations bill.

FY'05 Funding
Funding for TEA-21 programs is now being controlled by the continuing resolution (CR), which is in effect through November 20, 2004. Congress acted last week to continue funding for most of the government's programs through November 20 on the assumption that the brief lame-duck session scheduled for the week of November 15 would allow consideration of various funding bills, including the FY'05 Transportation Appropriations bill.

For TEA-21 programs, the continuing resolution means that state and local agencies will receive new funding at current levels. If you are so inclined, this means that transit agencies, for example, will receive 51/365ths of the funds they received in the last federal fiscal year (FY'04) that ended Friday. Also, the continuing resolution did not provide any funds for specific projects; it is likely that funding for individual projects will be provided in the final agreement on the FY'05 Transportation Appropriations bill as well as in any TEA-21 renewal legislation.

The FY'05 Transportation Appropriations bill (H.R. 5025) has already been passed by the House of Representatives and is now awaiting floor action in the Senate. The theory has it that House and Senate Transportation appropriations leaders and others will work out an agreement on the many funding issues in the legislation prior the lame-duck session. When Congress returns for the lame-duck session, it will adopt a final agreement on the FY'05 Transportation Appropriations bill sometime on or before November 20. FHWA and FTA would then distribute 8/12ths of the appropriated FY'05 funds to the states, transit providers and others.

For a reference point on where the House and Senate are heading on FY'05 funding for the various programs, please go to -
www.transact.org/transfer/trans04/appropriations_chart.asp

TEA-21 Renewal
For now, efforts to move a six-year TEA-21 renewal have stalled and no further action on the legislation is expected until next year. When the 109th Congress convenes in January, its leaders would have to restart the process on the bill (i.e. introduce new bills, committee and floor action in both chambers, etc.).

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REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS AND BRIEFINGS 

 

TRANSIT AT THE TABLE: A GUIDE TO PARTICIPATION IN METROPOLITAN DECISION-MAKING
This pamphlet released this week by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reveals key points of a full report that will be published in fall 2004. The full report will present the observations, perspectives, and recommendations of a cross-section of transit agencies and their MPO counterparts from large metropolitan areas on how to secure strategic positions in the metropolitan planning processes. More importantly, the report can be a guide on how to use those positions to win policy and program support for priority transit services. The challenges to achieving full decision-making partnerships in regional settings, the most effective strategies for addressing these challenges, and the rewards of partnerships are presented by transit industry and MPO leaders using their own experiences.  The document released includes a "Self-Assessment Checklist" for transit operators that can help them assess the level and quality of their agency's involvement in the key activities, products, and outcomes of metropolitan planning.  The pamphlet is available at: http://www.planning.dot.gov/Documents/TransPlanning/TransTable.htm .  For further information or questions regarding this pamphlet, please contact Effie Stallsmith at 202-366-5653 or Effie.Stallsmith@fta.dot.gov. 

THE DELMARVA FARMLAND STRATEGY PROJECT
American Farmland Trust (AFT) initiated the Delmarva Farmland Strategy Project in the mid-Atlantic region to bring new tools to communities that are struggling with how to accommodate change and growth while retaining a profitable agricultural sector.  Included in the project are a suite of low-cost studies using each community's financial, land use and economic records and statistics to bring a local perspective to decisions about land use, fiscal and economic issues. The project includes Agricultural Industry Profiles in all 14 Delmarva counties, Cost of Community Services studies in three counties, and Impact of Growth on Agriculture studies in two counties. For more information, please go to http://www.farmland.org/mid_atlantic/delmarva_project.htm.

HEALTHY RURAL COMMUNITIES: A RESOURCE AND ACTION GUIDE FOR NORTH CAROLINA
This guide was developed as part of the NC Smart Growth Alliance's Healthy Rural Communities Initiative. The primary goal of this initiative is to include and amplify rural voices in the current statewide growth debate, steering it away from a predominately urban and affluent point of view. The Guide describes growth and development issues in rural North Carolina, and provides insight based on the NCSGA's Principles of Smart Growth. Also included in the guide is a collection of tools, resources and partnership ideas that may be drawn upon when responding to the challenges of growth. NCSGA is releasing this guide in advance of its Online Toolkit, which will be available in the near future. The guide is available for free as a PDF file at http://www.ncsmartgrowth.org/pgm/hrci/r&aguide/index.html.

FSU DEVOE L. MOORE CENTER POLICY BRIEFS
Two new policy briefs have been issued by the FSU DeVoe L. Moore Center--A Comparison of Land Use Regulation Between Leon and Wakulla Counties and Adaptive Governance and Water Conflict.  These papers may be read and downloaded at http://www.fsu.edu/~policy/research/publications.html#policy_briefs.

DEMONSTRATING THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF INTEGRATED, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
This paper encourages municipalities to pursue means of developing integrated approaches in the development of services and infrastructure. Real world and generic illustrations are provided to demonstrate the compelling reasons why municipalities are and should be moving towards integrated green infrastructure approaches. The intent of this report is to illustrate the economic, social, fiscal and environmental benefits of cooperative planning and development and to provide guidance to municipalities as they forge ahead.  To learn more, visit http://kn.fcm.ca/ev.php?URL_ID=5728&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201&reload=997394510.

FROM THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION

Redefining Urban and Suburban America
http://www.brookings.edu/metro/speeches/20040930_nthp.htm

American Metropolis: Divided We Sprawl
http://www.brookings.edu/metro/speeches/20040929_nthp.htm

Reframing the Challenges and Opportunities for Affordable Housing http://www.brookings.edu/metro/speeches/20040917_arlcohousing.htm

Rethinking Local Affordable Housing Strategies http://www.brookings.edu/metro/speeches/20040921_affordablehousing.htm

FROM FLORIDA PIRG:  DANGER IN THE AIR--UNHEALTHY LEVELS OF AIR POLLUTION IN 2003
A new Clear the Air survey released by the Florida Public Interest Research Group shows significant air pollution problems in Florida and across the U.S.  On September 22, EPA released new data showing that soot-forming sulfur dioxide emissions from power plants increased in Florida by 1.7% percent from 2002 to 2003, from 467,054 tons in 2002 to 475,312 tons in 2003.  Danger in the Air: Unhealthy Levels of Air Pollution in 2003 is Florida PIRG's fifth annual analysis of air quality based on a survey of environmental agencies, including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.  Click here to read the report's press release or go to http://floridapirg.org/FL.asp?id2=14431&id3=FL& to download the full report. 

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NEWS CLIPS, MAGAZINE ARTICLES, ETC.

 

Groups reach deal on wetlands:  St. Joe Co. land variance at issue
The Associated Press, October 8, 2004
http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/9863998.htm

Broward urged to cooperate with Dade, Palm Beach
Gregg Fields, The Miami Herald, September 28, 2004
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/9776950.htm

National group taps Whitman for its anti-sprawl efforts
Steve Chambers, The Star-Ledger, September 30, 2004
http://www.nj.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1096535733161090.xml?starledger?nnj

Supreme Court Roundup; Justices Will Hear a Property Rights Case Contesting the Limits of Eminent Domain
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times, September 29, 2004
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9903E5DB1438F93AA1575AC0A9629C8B63

Ticking the Right Boxes: In today's quest to add value at all costs, are we not losing sight of the most important aspect of all - the architecture itself?
Austin Williams, ArchNewsNow.com, September 23, 2004
http://www.archnewsnow.com/features/Feature145.htm

Another Lapse of Journalistic Integrity at The New York Times
Joel S. Hirschhorn, CommonDreams.org, September 28, 2004
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0928-13.htm

N.Va. Neighbors Hoping To Raze, Rebuild, Profit
Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post, September 20, 2004
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34082-2004Sep19.html

Bridge Shutdown Prompts Groundbreaking Growth Study: Former opponents unite to find best solutions to sprawl
Kelly Thayer, Great Lakes Bulletin News Service, Michigan Land Use Institute, September 21, 2004
http://www.mlui.org/transportation/fullarticle.asp?fileid=16753

Houses that defy hurricanes
Neal Learner, The Christian Science Monitor, September 22, 2004
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0922/p14s01-lihc.html

What can towns and counties do to support small and mid-sized farms?
Judith LaBelle and Glynwood Center, The New Farm, September 10, 2004
http://www.newfarm.org/features/0904/glynwood/index.shtml

Smart growth bears fruit in Twin Cities
Burl Gilyard, Finance and Commerce, September 2, 2004
http://www.finance-commerce.com/recent_articles/040902f.htm

Close to your neighbor, sometimes too close
James Vesely, The Seattle Times, September 19, 2004
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2002038782_vesely19.html

Developers reinvent themselves
Matthew Haggman, The Miami Herald, September 20, 2004
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/9694276.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp

Once, these neighborhoods weren't so nice after dark. But things change when districts gentrify.
Deshundra Jefferson, CNN/Money, September 8, 2004
http://money.cnn.com/2004/09/03/real_estate/upandcoming/index.htm

Will The Chains Swallow Main Street?
Neal Peirce, Washington Post Writers Group
http://www.postwritersgroup.com/archives/peir0823.htm

Freedom Tower will be Green Giant
John Gartner, Wired News, September 15, 2004
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,64953,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_2

The Power of Land Use and Transportation: The federal government can play a transformative rather than divisive role if it becomes a better partner in land use, housing - and especially transportation.
Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Planetizen Opinion, September 13, 2004
http://www.planetizen.com/oped/item.php?id=133

Seven Fallacies in Architectural Culture
Douglas Kelbaugh, FAIA, Essay, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan
http://www.caup.umich.edu/publications/sevenfallacies/index.html

Is Smart Growth Set to be the Next Formal Measure of Sustainability?
Collaboration, Transportation and Land Use Collaborative of Southern California Email Newsletter, September 2004
http://www.tluc.net/enews/20040909-newsletter.html#is  

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  FAPA/APA/AICP NEWS & INFORMATION

 

COMMENT ON CHANGING AICP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The AICP Commission is considering fundamental changes to AICP exam eligibility requirements, and it wants your input. Most important is an increase in the professional experience required for eligibility to take the AICP exam. Please submit your comments to AICP no later than October 18, 2004. LOGIN REQUIRED.  Go to http://www.planning.org/membersonly/bylawchange.htm.

WHY CHANGE THE AICP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?
Why increase the length of time you've practiced planning before you can sit for the AICP exam? AICP President Daniel Lauber explains why this question was raised and what the proposed changes are intended to accomplish. Get all the facts and then send in your comments or share them on the discussion forum. The AICP Commission wants to hear from you before this proposal moves forward. LOGIN REQUIRED.  Go to http://www.planning.org/membersonly/lauber2004.htm.

IS YOUR MEMBER PROFILE UP-TO-DATE?
Take a minute to review and update your APA member profile. Use your APA ID (in the interact header at the top of this page) to log in to the APA website, choose "Update My Profile," and revise if needed to ensure uninterrupted delivery of Planning, interact, and other important communications from APA. LOGIN REQUIRED.  Go to https://www.planning.org/myprofile/index.htm.

INDIVIDUALS WHO INFLUENCED PLANNING BEFORE 1978
APA has identified 25 individuals who significantly influenced the practice of planning before APA was established. AICP already has designated more than half of them as National Planning Pioneers.  Nominations for the 2005 National Planning Pioneer Award, for individuals whose contributions to planning occurred 25 or more years ago, are open until October 1, 2004.  We invite members to send APA your comments on our selections, or your suggestions for the most influential planners from the past quarter-century. Go to http://www.planning.org/25anniversary/influentials.htm.

APA OFFERS FREE STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
Beginning this academic year, APA will offer a free year of membership to all third-year undergraduates and first-year graduate students in accredited planning programs in the U.S. We are currently contacting accredited programs to enlist their cooperation in making this benefit available to their students. Go to http://www.planning.org/joinapa/freestudent.htm to learn more.

ARE YOU ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS?
Did you ever wonder how the Planning Advisory Service answers nearly 4,000 inquiries each year? The key is having good questions to answer! PAS has extensive information on more than 500 subjects. Clear questions guide us to the best, most relevant materials. Help the PAS researchers serve you better by reviewing our new question-asking guidelines: Good Questions, Good Results. For more information, visit http://www.planning.org/pas/goodquestions.htm.

AUDIO/WEB CONFERENCE TRAINING FOR COMMISSIONERS AND PROFESSIONALS
APA/AICP and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy present eight new audio/web conferences for 2004-05. A four-program series for planning commissioners and other appointed and elected officials kicks off on October 6 with "Economic Development for Small Towns." "New Technologies for Planning and Public Participation" on November 3 is the first of four programs by AICP Training. Registration includes access to a special web page with extensive reading materials, program extras, and links to useful websites. Discounts apply for registration by September 17 and for selecting either a series of four or all eight programs. For more information, go to http://www.planning.org/audioconference/index.htm

APA'S PLANNERS LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK--PLAN
PLAN--Planners Legislative Action Network is APA's new grassroots advocacy network.  Plan members receive email action alerts; special legislative briefings; recognition at APA conferences; conference "meet up" for PLAN members; invitations to special events and receptions; unique training opportunities; access to members-only web tools; PLAN listserv; congressional directory; and enhanced access to elected officials. Opportunities to be active in PLAN include writing letters and emails in response to action alerts; conducting meetings during Planner's Day on Capitol Hill; and taking advantage of special training programs and issue briefings.  You will also have a chance to shape APA's annual legislative priorities.  There is no cost to join.  Simply go to http://www.planning.org/advocacy/grassrootsadvocacy.htm and click on "Join APA's Advocacy Network." Sign up today to get with the PLAN.  Please direct any questions to APA's government affairs department at govtaffairs@planning.org or 202.872.0611.

STUDY FOR THE AICP EXAM -- MANUALS ARE IN!!
AICP has updated the list of recommended readings to prepare for the certification examination. All books on the list are available from Planners Book Service. View the list at http://www.planning.org/certification/selectedread.html.  Information on certification and exams is posted to http://www.planning/org/aicp.  In addition, the Chapter Presidents' Council AICP Study Manuals are in.  Contact the Chapter Office at (850) 201-3272 or adminbk@floridaplanning.org for ordering information.

SHOP 'TILL YOU DROP:  VISIT FAPA's INTERNET STORE
T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Golf Shirts; Baby Apparel; Mouse Pads; Coffee Mugs; and much more are now available.  Support the Florida APA and visit FAPA's on line store today at www.cafeshops.com/fapa. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and check cards, as long as they are connected with one of the major credit card companies listed above, are accepted.

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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

 

SMART GROWTH BEGINS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed and launched a multimedia video and Web site to inform and educate elected officials, civic groups, the development community and citizens about the land use and transportation challenges currently facing the region. The accepted principles of "Smart Growth" are candidly introduced and discussed in the context of the varied and distinct communities across the region. The video highlights the responsibilities and successes of local government policies while acknowledging the common concerns which elected officials and citizens encounter (e.g., neighborhood opposition, traffic, loss of open space, increased density, etc.). The video and accompanying Web site contains numerous examples of local best management or best development practices that exemplify the ideas of 'choices, connections and collaboration.'.  For links to the video, information kit, and other related resources, visit http://www.mwcog.org/planning/planning/smartgrowth/.

AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST WINS HUMANITARIAN AWARD FROM BON APPÉTIT MAGAZINE
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has been named the winner of Bon Appétit magazine's Humanitarian Award for 2004.  AFT's mission of "saving the land that sustains us" links food to the land on which it is grown. Eighty-six percent of America's fruits and vegetables and 60 percent of dairy products are grown directly in the path of sprawling development. AFT works to reverse this trend by protecting the best land, helping communities plan for a future that includes agriculture, and promoting healthy farming practices. For more information, please contact Robyn Miller, 202-331-7300 ext. 3055, rmiller@farmland.org.

RHODE ISLAND'S SMART GROWTH YELLOW PAGES
Grow Smart Rhode Island, a statewide public interest group representing a broad coalition of partners fighting sprawl, recently expanded its educational campaign with the Grow Smart website's Smart Growth Yellow Pages--a fully-automated on-line resource directory to help interested individuals better connect with others collaborating on smart growth related business and community development opportunities. The Smart Growth Yellow Pages and other related tools and information are posted to:  http://www.growsmartri.com/yellowpages/.

TRAILS AND GREENWAYS CLEARINGHOUSE
This Clearinghouse provides technical assistance, information resources and referrals to trail and greenway advocates and developers across the nation. Services are free and available to individuals, government agencies, communities, grassroots organizations and anyone else who is seeking to create or manage trails and greenways.  The Clearinghouse is a project of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, with support from the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and countless greenway advocates and trail builders who have provided much of the information and expertise reflected on this site.
http://www.trailsandgreenways.org/

PUBLIC ENTITY RISK INSTITUTE (PERI)
PERI's goal is to connect local governments, small businesses, and small nonprofit entities to the knowledge, resources, and information that will help you address your risk management challenges. Enter the Clearinghouse to link to hundreds of resources in risk management, disaster management, and environmental liability management. Browse the online Library of articles and explore the online Tools, Publications and Resources for timely information and innovative approaches to risk issues.  Visit PERI's website at http://www.riskinstitute.org/.

MEMBER NEWS
HNTB recently announced that Rob Palmer, AICP, joined the firm as Chief Transportation Planner of the Jacksonville office.  Mr. Palmer has more than 20 years of specialized experience in the areas of large-scale public/private sector planning studies, campus master planning, ADA/DRI preparation and review, and program development.  In addition, Rob has special expertise in contract and project management and administration, public participation, corridor studies and mobility systems. He received his Bachelor of Science in Geography-Environmental Studies from Florida State University and is a recognized leader in consensus building for multi-party and interdisciplinary projects, program development, and large-scale project management.  Rob has managed/directed four state and national awards for projects, program development, and design.

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RFPs/RFQs, GRANTS, AWARDS, ETC.

 

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/. 

EPA SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR UP TO 200 BROWNFIELDS GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
EPA is now accepting proposals for Brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund, and cleanup grants, contingent on availability of funds in the Agency's fiscal year 2005 budget. The deadline for proposals is November 12, 2004. These grants are authorized by the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002, to help states and communities around the country to assess, clean up, and revitalize Brownfield sites. These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances (including substances mixed with petroleum.) For more detailed information and assistance regarding the brownfield application process, contact your Brownfields Regional Coordinator, about the Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants, available at: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields or contact Dave Ryan 202-564-7827 / ryan.dave@epa.gov  or the Office of Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment at 202-566-2777.

RECOGNITION (AND REMUNERATION) FOR GREAT URBAN PLACES
Applications for the 2005 Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence are now available. According to the Bruner Foundation, "The Rudy Bruner Award is given to urban places that demonstrate the successful integration of effective process, meaningful values and good design. RBA winners are distinguished by their social, economic and contextual contributions to the urban environment, and often provide innovative solutions to our cities most challenging problems." One Gold Medal winner received $50,000 and four Silver Medal winners receive $10,000 each. The application may be submitted by anyone involved in the planning, development, or operation of a project - from a representative of a governmental unit or community group to a design professional or developer. Visit http://www.brunerfoundation.org for more information and an applications packet. The application deadline is December 13, 2005.

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JOB MART

 

JOB MART advertisements posted since September 15, 2004:

Planner II (Marion County)
Senior Planner or Planner I (Indian River County)
City Urban Designer (City of West Palm Beach)
Associate Planner (Keith & Associates, Inc.)
Planner I (Town of Eatonville)
Community Redevelopment Agency Manager (Town of Eatonville)
Director of Urban Planning (Sarasota County)
Planner (City of Port St. Lucie)
Executive Director - Capital Region Transportation Planning (City of Tallahassee-Leon County)
Landscape Architect (Land Design South)
Planner and Project Manager (Land Design South)
Community Planner (FL Department of Community Affairs)
Assistant Planning Director (City of Clearwater)
Planner (Walton County)

Visit FAPA's Job Mart on-line for salaries, descriptions, minimum requirements, and application deadlines.

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FAPA CHAPTER & SECTION CALENDAR

 

October 29, 2004:  A REGIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA is sponsored by the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, the Chamber of Southwest Florida, the Southwest Florida District of the Urban Land Institute, and the FAPA Promised Lands Section.  The cost is $35 for this one-day conference.  Download the registration form at http://www.swfrpc.org or contact Nichole Gwinnett at (239) 338-2550, x. 232 or ngwinnett@swfrpc.org.

November 4, 2004:  The Sun Coast Section of FAPA proudly presents its 2004 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER, starting with Happy Hour at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:45 pm, at the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel.  Learn from local guest speakers about the development trends in downtown St. Petersburg plus announcements of award winners and the Sun Coast's business meeting. The cost is $35 members/$40 non-members. RSVP by 10/29 to Melissa Zornitta at (813) 272-5940 or zornittam@plancom.org.

February 15, 2005:  FAPA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Select, Tallahassee, Florida. 

February 15-16, 2005:  Save the Date - FAPA's 2005 ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY WORKSHOP, Holiday Inn Select, Tallahassee, Florida.  Join FAPA's Legislative Policy Committee, workshop attendees, and members of the Legislature and their staff at an opening reception on February 15, followed by an all-day public policy workshop on February 16.  For more information, go to FAPA's website calendar at www.floridaplanning.org and click on "calendar."

March 19-23, 2005:  Save the Date - APA's ANNUAL CONFERENCE in San Francisco.  Watch http://www.planning.org for more information.

May 11-13, 2005:  Save the Date - APA's 2005 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CONFERENCE, Washington Court Hotel, Washington, D.C. For more information or to request a registration form, e-mail govtaffairs@planning.org.

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OTHER STATE & NATIONAL EVENTS

 

October 19-21,2004:  Make plans to attend the FLORIDA MAIN STREET ANNUAL CONFERENCE.  The 2004 Florida Main Street Annual Conference will offer proven ideas and strategies for historic commercial district revitalization with educational sessions presented by professionals from around Florida and the nation. Network with other Main Street professionals, discover new trends in downtown revitalization, and learn numerous ways to turn your downtown into the bustling center of activity that it once was.  The conference announcement is found at http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/preservation/architecture/mainstreet/announcement.pdf.

October 21, 2004:  Offered by the Florida Association of Realtors and Florida Atlantic University, make plans to attend FROM NAVY BASE TO TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT--BALDWIN PARK.  Registration for this one-day workshop, which will be held in Orlando, is $35 on or before September 23 or $50 on site.  To obtain a registration for or for more information, call (800) 669-4327.

October 22, 2004:  The Tri-County Leadership Council presents the 2ND SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONALISM SUMMIT:  UNDERSTANDING THE PUZZLE, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the International Game and Fish Association, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach.  The event is sponsored by the South Florida Regional Resource Center, Broward Community College and BankAtlantic.  The fee is $45 for paid Leadership alumni and $55 for all others.  For more information or to register, contact Anne Hotel at 954-767-8866.

October 28, 2004:  The RIVER OF LAKES HERITAGE CORRIDOR FORUM will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Stetson Room, Carlton Union Building, Stetson University, Deland.  Guest Speakers include Brenda Barrett, National Coordinator for Heritage Areas for the National Park Service and Curt Cottle, Founding President of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.  For more information, contact Gentry Baumline at 386-766-7000.

November 2-5, 2004:  2004 ULI Fall Meeting, Hilton New York & Towers, New York, New York.  Keynote speakers include former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani and the Honorable William Jefferson Clinton.  For more information, go to http://www.meetings.uli.org.

November 4-5, 2004:  Make plans to attend Florida's 29th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON WATER MANAGEMENT to explore the water needs of the state's growing population and diverse environment.  The conference will host a discussion by the State's water management leaders on the Florida Chamber of Commerce's proposed water supply recommendations and policies. Panel discussions will feature State and local views on providing water supply incentives, regional water supply planning, linking land and water, growth management and alternative water supplies.  Florida's five water management districts and the Department of Environmental Protection sponsor the Annual Conference on Water Management. State and local officials, academics, business and industry, agriculture, community members and interest groups are invited to attend. In partnership with the Annual American Water Resources Association National Conference, the water management conference will be held at the Sheraton World Resort, Orlando.  For more information, visit www.mcraeco.com/acowm_conf.html or call (850) 906-0099.

November 5, 2004:  To thank Central Florida for 30 great years, Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc. is offering the first in a series of Community Challenges Forums, HOW DOES "CIVIC LEADERSHIP" AFFECT OUR COMMUNITY?  The event will be held at the Garden House at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando.  Curtis Johnson, President of Citistates Group, will address "New Rules for Civic Leadership." Space is limited to the first 150 people, so please RSVP by October 29, 2004 to (407) 317-7745.

November 12, 2004:  Lorman Educational Services presents a seminar on ZONING AND LAND USE at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, downtown Orlando, 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard.  For registration, fees, session descriptions, and a list of speakers, please visit   http://www.lorman.com/seminars/seminar_details.php?pid=74470&tid=&sid=FL&

November 15-16, 2004:  LITIGATING LAND USE DISPUTES:  Trial Strategies for Florida's Multiple Forums; Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, Tampa.  For more information, call (800) 873-7130 or go to www.cle.com. Sponsored by CLE International, the registration rate is $695.

November 15-17, 2004:  The University of Illinois' Great Lakes Center, in cooperation with USEPA and USDHUD, is offering the following interactive conference, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING.  The conference includes Charettes and the rate is $195.  Go to http://www.hud.gov/local/il/working/SDPHagenda04.pdf for the agenda, or for more information, go to http://128.248.232.70/glakes/ce/courseDetail.asp?GID=267.

November 19, 2004:  Lorman Educational Services presents a seminar on ZONING AND LAND USE at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Ybor Historic District, 1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa.  For registration, fees, session descriptions, and a list of speakers, please visit  
http://www.lorman.com/seminars/seminar_details.php?pid=74365&tid=&sid=FL& 

December 1-3, 2004:  The FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE will be held this year at the Hyatt Sarasota.  For more information, please visit http://www.fl-counties.com/meet/legcon2004.pdf. 

January 27-29, 2005:  4TH ANNUAL NEW PARTNERS FOR SMART GROWTH: BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, Deauville Beach Resort Hotel, Miami Beach.  Registration information will be available in September.  Watch http://www.newpartners.org for more information.

May 11-14, 2005:  SAVE THE DATE FOR FPZA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tallahassee. Watch http://www.fpza.org for more information.

May 23-24, 2005:  The Department of Community Affairs, in partnership with the Florida Regional Councils Association and FAPA will hold its annual GROWTH MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP at the FSU University Center Club, a beautiful facility within the Doak Campbell Stadium sports complex. Visit http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/DCP/gmw/index.htm for more information.

May 23-25, 2005:  The Funders' Network & PolicyLink present the 2ND NATIONAL SUMMIT ON REGIONAL EQUITY AND SMART GROWTH in Philadelphia, PA.  Join neighborhood, labor, and faith leaders; public officials and academics; and representatives of foundations, regional, state, and national organizations for three days of enlightening presentations and engaging conversations that advance economic, environmental, and social equity.  For more information, go to http://www.fundersnetwork.org or contact Jesse Leon at jesse@fundersnetwork.org or (305) 667-6350, ext. 204.

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Sheri Coven, Executive Director
Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
2040 Delta Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone:  850/201-FAPA (3272)
Email:  fapa@floridaplanning.org
Web Site:  www.floridaplanning.org

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