A BI-WEEKLY BULLETIN FROM FAPA

Thanks Again to Our
2005 FAPA Conference
Sponsors & Exhibitors
 

October 14, 2005

SAVE THE DATE:  FAPA'S 2006 PUBLIC POLICY WORKSHOP
is scheduled for January 25, 2006 in Tallahassee.

STATE'S ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN
Details on the State's energy conservation plan as put forth by Governor Bush in response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Katrina, can be found at www.floridadep.org and www.myflorida.com

2005 GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
The Department of Community Affairs, in partnership with the Regional Planning Councils, is conducting a series of regional workshops to help educate local officials on requirements contained in Florida's new growth framework. Topics to be covered include school planning, transportation infrastructure, water supply planning, capital improvements and financial feasibility, technology, visioning and fiscal impact analysis. The dates and locations of the remaining workshops are listed below:

October 17, 2005, Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Sebring
October 18, 2005, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, Ft. Myers
New Location! October 20, 2005, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Lake City
October 24, 2005, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Ft. Lauderdale
October 25, 2005, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Stuart
October 28, 2005, Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, Ocala

The agenda and detailed information on these workshops are posted to http://www.dca.state.fl.us/GrowthManagement2005/regional.cfm.

FAQs FROM DCA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning school planning have been posted to http://www.dca.state.fl.us/GrowthManagement2005/faqs.cfm.  FAQs concerning the new provisions in Senate Bill 360 as they relate to the Capital Improvements Element and the Transportation Element have already been posted. FAQs related to other topics in SB 360 will be posted as they become available.

MODEL TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Senate Bill 360 included provisions relating to the development of a proportionate fair-share mitigation option regarding the provision of transportation infrastructure. The legislation requires that each local government by December 1, 2006 include methodologies that will be applied to calculate proportionate fair-share mitigation within their transportation concurrency management system.  The legislation further required FDOT to develop a model transportation concurrency management ordinance with methodologies for assessing proportionate fair-share mitigation options by December 1, 2005.  Initial work has begun on the development of the model ordinance and a link established on the FDOT planning webpage to keep interested parties informed of the progress in developing the ordinance and to obtain feedback at key points within the process.  To monitor and participate in this effort, go to http://www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/gm/default.htm or for more information, contact Rob Magee, Office of Policy Planning, 850.414.4803.

FLORIDA'S COMPREHENSIVE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION STRATEGY UPDATE
On September 15 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) submitted Florida's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Strategy is available for review and comment at http://myFWC.com/wildlifelegacy/.  It is a "living" document and recommendations to improve it are encouraged.  The Strategy is available for comment from September 16 through December 16.  Based on this input and further work with stakeholders and the public, staff will develop a timeline and process for further revisions, including a public workshop or series of workshops in spring 2006, as well as a partnership and implementation conference in fall 2006. 

TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) PROGRESS REPORT
The Legislature's Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability recently released Report No. 05-42, Progress Report: Initial Steps Taken to Implement TMDL Program, Too Early to Determine Water Quality Improvements.  The report found that DEP has assessed many of the state's waterways to determine their level of pollution; adopted priority lists of impaired water bodies; established TMDL pollution limits for 52 water bodies; and negotiated basin plans to establish the specific actions necessary to achieve the TMDLs and reduce pollutant levels. The report further concluded that since the department's efforts to develop and implement TMDLs are still in their early stages, it was too early to determine if the program has improved water quality in the state.  For more information, visit http://www.oppaga.state.fl.us/reports/environ/r05-42s.html.

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LESSONS FROM KATRINA:  WHAT A MAJOR DISASTER CAN TEACH TRANSPORTATION PLANNERS
This paper by Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute, examines failures in Hurricane Katrina disaster response and their lessons for transportation policy and planning in other communities. According to Mr. Litman, the evacuation plan functioned relatively well for motorists, but failed to serve people who depend on public transit, and effective disaster response must understand the abilities and needs of nondrivers, many of whom are economically, socially and physically disadvantaged. This paper identifies various transport policy and planning strategies that can help create a more efficient, equitable and resilient transport system. To download a copy of the paper, go to http://www.vtpi.org/katrina.pdf.

HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECTS IN THE US:  IDENTIFYING THE ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESS
The goal of this publication from the Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University, was to identify lessons learned for successfully developing and implementing high-speed rail in the United States. Through a broad literature review, interviews, and three specific case studies--Florida, California, and the Pacific Northwest--this study articulates those lessons and presents themes for future consideration. Go to http://www.transweb.sjsu.edu/publications/05-01.pdf to download a copy of the report.

WRESTLING SPRAWL TO THE GROUND
This article in the Fannie Mae Foundation periodical, Housing Policy Debate, addresses the difficult task of defining sprawl.  The Abstract states, "The literature on urban sprawl confuses causes, consequences, and conditions. This article presents a conceptual definition of sprawl based on eight distinct dimensions of land use patterns: density, continuity, concentration, clustering, centrality, nuclearity, mixed uses, and proximity. Sprawl is defined as a condition of land use that is represented by low values on one or more of these dimensions. Each dimension is operationally defined and tested in 13 urbanized areas. Results for six dimensions are reported for each area, and an initial comparison of the extent of sprawl in the 13 areas is provided. The test confirms the utility of the approach and suggests that a clearer conceptual and operational definition can facilitate research on the causes and consequences of sprawl." This is available online as a PDF document from  http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/hpd/pdf/HPD_1204_galster.pdf.

BUILDING FLORIDA'S FUTURE: STATE STRATEGIES FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION
Led by the ULI Florida Statewide Committee, a broad cross section of leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors, the ULI Florida Initiative on Regional Cooperation has released its report Building Florida's Future: State Strategies for Regional Cooperation. The recommendations, based on fact finding, research and careful listening across the state, recognize the importance for regional approaches and solutions to ensure quality of life and success in the global economy. For more information on this project or to download a copy of the report, please visit www.uli.org/floridaregionalcooperation.

STATE POLICIES FOR HEALTHY, ACTIVE COMMUNITIES
Some states have adopted "active community policies"--that is, development, land use, and transportation policies that help ensure the built environment supports physical activity. Policies that lead to increases in activity can help states control their health care costs related to employees' health care consumption, absenteeism, and the number of claims filed for Medicaid assistance. This Issue Brief presents Michigan as a case study to illustrate the types of policies that states are implementing to help people become more physically active. The Issue Brief is available as a PDF file from http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/05ActiveLivingIssueBrief.pdf.

YES, BUT IS IT SMART GROWTH?
Defining smart growth is complicated by all of the different things that make up a good place to live – location, transportation, amenities, design, public engagement.  Several communities and organizations have put together tools to decide whether developments, codes and plans qualify as smart growth. The Growth Management Leadership Alliance has pulled together links from around the country that lead to websites, tools and publications that help define "Smart Growth."  To view the accumulated list to date, visit http://www.gmla.org/scorecardindex.html. If you know of a scorecard or similar decision tool that's not listed, please email a brief description and a link, to info@gmla.org. 

GROWING SMARTER AT THE EDGE
This report reviews and evaluates urban edge development associated with large-scale planned communities, or master-planned communities. Intended as a resource to help guide land planning for growing communities, this report details lessons learned from successful, master-planned communities throughout the West. Links to the Executive Summary and full report are available at http://www.sonoran.org/programs/growingsmarter.html.

AMERICA'S 2005 MOST ENGANGERED HISTORIC PLACES
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named its 2005 list of America's 11 most endangered Historic places.  For more information, visit
http://www.nationaltrust.org/11Most/2005/index.html

NO VACANCIES:  CITIES STRUGGLE TO RECLAIM ABANDONED PROPERTIES
This article was published in the Summer 2005 edition of On Common Ground, the newsletter from the National Association of Realtors.  It reviews the challenges (i.e., decreasing surrounding property values, reducing tax revenues, rising municipal costs, rising crime rates, and increasing fire hazards) that vacant properties pose to cities throughout the U.S. This article is available on line at
http://www.realtor.org/SG3.nsf/Pages/summer05novac?OpenDocument

THE TRANSIT "FIELD OF DREAMS": IF YOU OPERATE IT, WILL THEY COME?
This August 2005 report from www.publictransit.us addresses how public policy and decision-makers influence transit ridership.  The report is available at http://www.publictransit.us/ptlibrary/specialreports/sr3.transitwilltheycome.htm.

FROM THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
Harsh Housing Realities Require Strong Leadership
Bruce Katz and Michael Stegman; The Seattle Times (9/22/05)
http://www.brookings.edu/views/op-ed/katz/20050922.htm

In the Wake of Katrina: Provide Mobility, Not Just Mobile Homes
Bruce Katz and Mark Muro; San Francisco Chronicle (9/18/05)
http://www.brookings.edu/views/op-ed/katz/20050918.htm

Planner Defines a New Vision of New Orleans
Bruce Katz; National Public Radio (9/14/05)
http://www.brookings.edu/views/interviews/20050914_katznpr.htm

Metropolitan America in the New Century: Metropolitan and Central City Demographic Shifts Since 2000
William H. Frey; The Brookings Institution (September 2005) http://www.brookings.edu/metro/pubs/20050906_metroamerica.htm

New Realities for Chicagoland
Bruce Katz; Chicago Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (9/9/05) http://www.brookings.edu/metro/speeches/20050909_chicagoland.htm

Katrina: Disaster Preparedness and Response
The destruction and dislocation wrought by Hurricane Katrina exposed dangerous weaknesses in America's homeland security preparations at all levels of government.
http://www.brookings.edu/comm/katrina.htm

To Shelter Katrina's Victims, Learn from the Northridge Quake Zone
Bruce Katz and Mark Muro; The Brookings Institution (9/12/05)
http://www.brookings.edu/views/op-ed/katz/20050912.htm

The Economics of Rebuilding Cities: Reflections after Katrina
Robert W. Hahn; AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Policy (September 2005)
http://www.aei-brookings.org/policy/page.php?id=226

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Some publications may require free registration.

Smart-growth experts focus on Gulf Coast
David Irvin, Montgomery Advertiser, September 26, 2005

A move to curb rowhouse garages
Councilman Frank DiCicco says a 37-year-old regulation has changed neighborhoods & cost street space.
Michael Currie Schaffer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 2005

Group wraps up look at Treasure Coast growth
Rachel Harris, Palm Beach Post, September 23, 2005

OSU study finds fatter folks choose suburbs
Urban planning - The results question whether walkable neighborhoods encourage exercise
Patrick O'Neill, The Oregonian, September 21, 2005 

Palm Beach County loses ruling on Scripps land-use lawsuit
Stacey Singer, Palm Beach Post, September 23, 2005

Smart-growth experts focus on Gulf Coast
David Irvin, Montgomery Advertiser, September 21, 2005
 
County planning director heading for Tallahassee
Becky Iannotta, Key West Citizen, September 20, 2005

Housing expert floats affordable ideas
Becky Iannotta, Key West Citizen, September 19, 2005

Gritty waterfront in flux?
Tom Bell, Portland Herald Press, September 17, 2005

Rethinking the Future of the Federal Surface Transportation Program
From the Editor, Innovation Briefs, Sep/Oct 2005

Sen. Tom Lee gives growth panel some balance
Editorial, Palm Beach Post, September 16, 2005

If New Orleans Is a Blank Canvas, Many Are Poised to Repaint
Manuel Roig-Franzia, Washington Post, September 14, 2005

Suit challenging Measure 37 goes to judge
The Oregonian, September 14, 2005

World Faces Prospect of Teeming Mega-Slums
Martin Schuijt, Common Dreams News Center, September 14, 2005

The Incredible Shrinking Box
Retailers shape stores to fit urban settings
David Goldberg, Great Lakes Bulletin, September 11, 2005, The Michigan Land Use Institute

A Sad Truth: Cities Aren't Forever
The city of New Orleans is not going to be rebuilt.
Joel Garreau, Washington Post, September 11, 2005

A Phoenix From The Mud
Patrick Doherty, Common Sense, September 9, 2005

The Long Emergency Ahead
James Howard Kunstler, AlterNet, September 8, 2005

Without Doubt, Rail Builds Better Economy
Twin Cities soar with transit, Detroit sinks without
David Dempsey, Elm Street Writers Group, Michigan Land Use Institute, September 8, 2005

Coastal growth to get scrutiny
Gov. Jeb Bush said he will create a commission to look at ways to manage or limit growth along Florida's coasts.
Mary Ellen Klas, Miami Herald, September 9, 2005

Car-less in the Eye of Katrina
Op-Ed by John Renne, Planetizen, September 6, 2005

Hands off our homes
A Supreme Court ruling that allows the government to seize private property has set off a fierce backlash that may yet be as potent as the anti-abortion movement
From The Economist, August 18, 2005

Builders to make case for cap on impact fees
Construction industry says booming market has increased local governments' dependence
Aaron Deslatte, Gannett News Service, The News-Press, August 22, 2005

Law fails to save Florida farmland
Farmland-preservation experts say Florida's law granting agricultural tax breaks is one of the worst in the country.
Beth Reinhard and Samuel P. Nitze, The Miami Herald, August 22, 2005

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LIMITED TIME ONLY
FAPA CONFERENCE MATERIALS POSTED
FAPA's web administrator, John O'Brien has graciously agreed to temporarily host on his server the papers and materials that were electronically submitted to the Chapter from 2005 FAPA Conference presenters.  These papers will be posted for a limited time only so please visit the site soon!  The link to the papers is
http://www.floridaplanning.org/conference/2005/materials.asp.

APA RESPONDS TO HURRICANE KATRINA'S DEVASTATION
APA has created a special web section that includes member information, details on giving and volunteering, and recovery and rebuilding resources. Download the planner's toolkit chapter from the PAS Report Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction and view postings of temporary job offerings. For more information, visit http://www.planning.org/katrina/index.htm.

AICP STUDY LINKS UPDATED
With gratitude to FAPA member Henry Bittaker and FAPA's web administrator, John O'Brien, the AICP study links on the Treasure Coast Section's website have been updated.  For those studying for the next AICP exam, you'll find the following two web pages useful to you:  http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/05_aicp_links.asp and
http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/Full_study_links.asp

PAUL FARMER, KELO ATTORNEY SQUARE OFF OVER PROPERTY RIGHTS
APA Executive Director Paul Farmer and Scott Bullock, the attorney who argued the case before the Supreme Court, go head to head over Kelo on E&E TV.  The recording is available at http://www.eande.tv/main/?date=072805&page=1&search=kelo.

APA'S AUDIO/WEB CONFERENCE TRAINING SERIES 2005-2006
What is an audio/web conference? APA's Audio/Web Conference Training Series provides long-distance training to planners and planning officials. Since 1995 these audio conference programs have reached thousands of officials, planners, researchers, students, and allied groups. These convenient, easy-to-use programs are delivered straight to your desktop or conference room. What are the different kinds of programs available? This year, APA provides three program types:  4-hour primer for planning commissioners; 60-minute introductory conferences; and 90-minute intensive conferences. How does an audio/web conference work? The audio portion of the conference is delivered via the telephone and the visual portion of the conference is delivered over the computer. To learn more, go to http://www.planning.org/audioconference/index.htm.

APA ON THE KELO DECISION
What constitutes a valid "public use" when a municipality exercises its power of eminent domain and condemns private property? In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the rights of local governments to condemn private property for economic development. APA had filed an amicus brief for the city in the case, Kelo v. City of New London and through its website and legislative action center, is serving as a tremendously useful source of information on this case.  A listing of the resources currently available follows.
Background on the Kelo case and APA's Amicus Brief: http://www.planning.org/amicusbriefs/kelo.htm
APA's News Release:  http://www.planning.org/newsreleases/2005/ftp062305.htm
APA's Guide to Eminent Domain and Kelo: http://www.planning.org/amicusbriefs/emdomain.htm
APA Executive Director, Paul Farmer's response to critics (login required):  http://www.planning.org/domesticagenda/2005/jul05.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.

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CONFERENCE ON HISTORIC CITIES – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The 9th Annual U.S. Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites International Symposium will be held April 19-23, 2006 in Newport, Rhode Island.  This year's theme is "From World Heritage to Your Heritage." The World Heritage List is a rich source of models for the protection and management of heritage sites with a particular focus on World Heritage cities.  The Call for Abstracts deadline is October 31.  For more information, go to http://www.icomos.org/usicomos or contact Dr. Donald Jones at 202.842.1866 or don.jones@usicomos.org.

FROM NIMBYs TO DUDEs: THE WACKY WORLD OF PLANNERESE
Ric Stephens, a Principal with Alpha Community Development located in Portland, Oregon. has compiled a list of some of "wacky" urban planning words, in a vocabulary he has dubbed 'Plannerese.' The July 26 Planetizen edition provides a selected glossary of the terms, in addition to 'A Modern Fairy Tale in Plannerese,' which looks at a typical planning issue through the humorous lens of planning jargon.  Go to http://www.planetizen.com/node/152 and pleasant reading.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND EPA ANNOUNCE GOVERNORS' INSTITUTE ON COMMUNITY DESIGN
The National Endowment for the Arts announces the Governors' Institute on Community Design (GICD), a new initiative to support governors' leadership in good community design and innovative planning. Created in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Institute comprises a series of workshops that initially will be held up to four times a year, pairing governors and their cabinets with top planning experts and practitioners to identify strategies for well-designed planning which will have a positive effect on American life.  Former Governors Christine Todd Whitman, Parris Glendening, and Angus King encourage state leadership in well-designed growth.  For more information on this initiative, visit http://www.govinstitute.org/.

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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/.  

INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE FROM DCA
The Florida Department of Community Affairs will be issuing an Invitation to Negotiate to seek a consultant for transportation, capital facilities planning, and visioning services related to the implementation of Senate Bill 360.  Please monitor http://fcn.state.fl.us/owa_vbs/owa/vbs_www.main_menu for additional information.

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JOB MART advertisements now posted:

FAPA's JobMart postings are at an all time high and too numerous to list in this bulletin.  We encourage you to visit FAPA's JobMart website at http://www.floridaplanning.org/jobs2.asp as well as our new resume posting feature at http://www.floridaplanning.org/membership/resume_select.asp.

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

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October 21, 2005:  The 4th Annual Emerald Coast Section LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON will be held at Landry's Seafood House, 14059 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Topics include the formation and mission of the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority and issues of affordable housing in the Emerald Coast region.  In addition to the legislators, invited guest speakers are Mr. Randall A. McElheney, Chair of the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority and Mr. Dan Horvath, President of Community Enterprise Investment, Inc. Lunch is included at no cost to attendees.  Please RSVP to Christy Johnson, AICP at cjohnson@co.okaloosa.fl.us.

November 17, 2005:  Sun Coast Section Members, make plans now to attend the Section's 2005 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant (203 West Shore Plaza, Tampa).  The event begins at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Cost for members is $30.00, non-members $38.00. Seating is limited, so don't delay in making your reservation!  RSVP by November 10th by email to suncoastfapa@tampabay.rr.com or by phone to Michelle Heinrich at (813) 276-2167.

Note New Date - January 25, 2006:  Save the date for FAPA's 2006 ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY WORKSHOP in Tallahassee.

Note New Date - January 26, 2006:  FAPA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING, which will be held in conjunction with the 2006 Public Policy Workshop.

April 22-26, 2006:  Save the date for APA's 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, which will be held in San Antonia, Texas.

September 27-30, 2006:  Save the date for FAPA's 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, which will be held at the Marco Island Marriott Resort.

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October 18, 2005:  LEARN ABOUT INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO ADDRESS ABANDONMENT AND VACANT PROPERTIES through an interactive, informative webcast jointly sponsored by Smart Growth America and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).  The presentation will take place from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. The session is conducted using Microsoft Live Meeting and is available for download or streaming format after the event is completed.  Anyone with access to the Internet and a phone can participate in an Experts Online Webcast from his/her desk at the scheduled time.  Participants will be able to hear the expert(s) speak, view the corresponding visual presentation in real time, and pose written or oral questions to the speaker(s) during the event. To register for the discussion, go to www.lisc.org/resources.  Please register in advance, so you have a password. If this is your first time joining us for a webcast, please click on the appropriate Experts Online session at www.lisc.org/resources  and review the "How to Access the Event" section.  Details on each session are posted approximately 30 days in advance. On the day of the event, click on the appropriate Experts Online session at www.lisc.org/resources.  Details on the website link and call in phone number are located here.  Sign in!  If you have any questions, please contact Dannielle Glaros at dglaros@smartgrowthamerica.org. 

October 19-21, 2005:  Save the date for FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE, which will be held at the St. Petersburg Hilton.  Watch http://www.redevelopment.net/Default.aspx?tabid=45 for more information.

October 19, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the COMMUNITY VISIONING teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Learn about models of success, implementation challenges and solutions, use in relation to new requirements for urban growth boundaries and more.  This teleconference will feature James Stansbury, President, Stansbury Resolutions & Design, Inc.; Otis White, President, Civic Strategies, Inc. (Atlanta); Rick Pettis, Jackson County Planning Director; and Dan Delisi, Planning Director, Bonita Bay Properties. Cost is $25. For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.

October 20-23, 2005:  The Society for American City and Regional Planning History (SACRPH) is pleased to present full program and registration information for its 11th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLANNING HISTORY, to be held at the Omni Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida.  For more information, go to http://www.urban.uiuc.edu/sacrph or call Robin Bachin at (305) 284-4261.

October 27, 2005:  Make plans to attend the Treasure Coast Region's SYMPOSIUM ON WORKFORCE HOUSING.  This event will be held at the Wolf High Technology Center on the Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road in Stuart. The registration fee is $25.  Please call Greg Vaday at 772.221.4060 for more information or visit http://www.tcrpc.org.

October 27, 2005:  CURRENT ISSUES IN STORMWATER REGULATION IN FLORIDA is being offered by Lorman Educational Services from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Tallahassee.  For more information, call 866.352.9539 or go to http://www.lorman.com/online.

October 27, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the WATER SUPPLY PLANNING teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Learn about planning for potable water elements, ensuring adequate supplies, alternative water supplies, conservation measures, the Water Protection & Sustainability Program, regional water supply plans, the 10-year water supply work plans and water supply concurrency.  This teleconference will feature Janet Llewellyn, DEP; Harold Wilkening III, St. Johns River WMD; Barbara Vergara, St. Johns River WMD; and Mark Woerner, Miami-Dade County.  Cost is $25. For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.
 
October 27-30, 2005:  Join PlaceMatters for a landmark event in planning, THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COLLABORATIVE SUMMIT 2005: DEMOCRACY AND PLANNING IN ACTION in Orlando, Florida.  Witness how the integration of public participation and technical tools can enhance planning and decision making processes in all communities.  For more information or to register, go to http://www.planningcollaborative.org/. 

November 1-3, 2005:  The 2005 FLORIDA MAIN STREET ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AWARDS DINNER will be held in Naples at the Professional Development Center and Inn on Fifth.  Session topics this year include marketing, business recruitment, design, promotion, historic preservation, networking, architecture, urban design, public markets, partnering, retail trends, economic restructuring, organization, and more.  Registration, program and hotel information are posted to http://www.flheritage.com/preservation/architecture/mainstreet/conference/2005/.

November 2, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the CAPIAL FACILITIES PLANING: TRANSPORTATION teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Learn about concurrency requirements, achieving and maintaining LOS, methods for assessing proportionate fair share mitigation, de minimus requirements, TCEAs, the Transportation Regional Incentives Program, and more.  This teleconference will feature Bob Romig, FDOT; Rob Magee, FDOT; and Planning Director from Walton County, Pat Blackshear, AICP.  Cost is $25. For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.

November 3, 2005:  The Florida Public Officials Design Institute (FAU/CUES) is hosting, BALDWIN PARK:  NEW LIFE FOR OLD PLACES.  This is a free lecture by John Classe, Baldwin Park's Vice President of Planning and Infrastructure.  The Lecture will begin at 7:00 pm but will be preceded by a reception at 6:00 pm.  The event will be held at the Florida Atlantic University Jupiter Campus Auditorium.  For more information, send an email to abacoaproject@fau.edu.

November 3, 2005:  Plan to attend the GREENWAYS AND TRAILS FORUM FOR ORLANDO AREA DEVELOPENT PROFESSIONALS at the Rosen Centre Hotel.  Learn how and why trails and greenways are becoming an integral part of community and destination planning.  Join national experts and your colleagues for this important one-day forum.  For more information, contact Capehart Perkins at 850.245.2052.

November 8, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSES teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Learn about methodologies, models, and resources along with the applications and how this tool can benefit your community.  This teleconference will feature Dr. Hank Fishkind, Fishkind & Associates, and others.
Cost is $25. For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.

November 10, 2005:  Join Frank Schnidman of the Catanese Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, as he presents HOW THE KELO DECISION WILL AFFECT FLORIDA.  As one of six seminars, this event will be held at the University of Central Florida's Florida Institute of Government in Orlando.   The cost is $65.  To register, contact the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at 850.487.1870 or for more information regarding the seminars content, see FAPA's website calendar at http://www.catanese.org/index.asp.

November 10-12, 2005:  URBAN WATERFRONTS 23 is the 23rd annual international conference of the Waterfront Center, which will be held at the Hilton Savannah Desoto in Savannah, Georgia.  For more information on the conference or awards program (deadline July 1, 2005), visit http://www.waterfrontcenter.org/conference/index.html.

November 15, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the SCHOOLS PLANNING teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Learn about the preparation of public schools facility elements, school concurrency, intergovernmental coordination, High Growth District Capital Outlay Assistance Program and School District Work Plans.  This teleconference will feature Chris Garrison, Palm Beach County Schools Planning Director; Harry Fix, Lake County School Board; Maria Cahill, Morris Depew and others.  Cost is $25.  For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.

November 18, 2005:  Join Frank Schnidman of the Catanese Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, as he presents HOW THE KELO DECISION WILL AFFECT FLORIDA.  As one of six seminars, this event will be held at the University of North Florida's Florida Institute of Government in Jacksonville.   The cost is $65.  To register, contact the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at 850.487.1870 or for more information regarding the seminars content, see FAPA's website calendar at http://www.catanese.org/index.asp.

November 29, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the DEVELOPERS FORUM teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Hear from developers on their ideas and visions for addressing growth concerns as well as their needs, frustrations, and recommended solutions.  This teleconference will feature Bob Rhodes, Foley & Lardner; Ron Weaver, Weaver, Stearns, Weaver Miller et al; and others.  Cost is $25.  For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.

TENTATIVE – December 6, 7 or 8, 2005:  Make plans to participate in the FUNDING AND FINANCE teleconference from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.  Learn about creative approaches for funding local plans, community visions, priority projects; financial institution lending practices in regards to development proposals and concurrency and future funding prospects.  Speakers TBA.  Cost is $25. For more information, contact the Florida Public Interest Foundation at 850.251.0760 or register at http://www.blueradish.biz.

December 8-10, 2005:  Andres Duany will present ADVANCED TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT TECHNQUES.  Valuable insights will be offered to newcomers of the New Urbanism and experienced practitioners alike. Invited speakers include John Anderson, Jackie Benson, Tom DiGiovanni, Andres Duany, Carson Looney, Maureen McAvey, and Todd Zimmerman.  This is your opportunity to learn from some of the most respected practitioners the design and development skills needed to create strong neighborhoods.  The event will be held in Seaside.  To learn more and sign up today, please visit www.theseasideinstitute.org.

December 9, 2005:  Join Frank Schnidman of the Catanese Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, as he presents HOW THE KELO DECISION WILL AFFECT FLORIDA.  As one of six seminars, this event will be held at the Florida Gulf Coast University's Florida Institute of Government in Fort Myers.   The cost is $65.  To register, contact the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at 850.487.1870 or for more information regarding the seminars content, see FAPA's website calendar at http://www.catanese.org/index.asp.

December 12-13, 2005:  The 2nd Annual CLE International Conference on LITIGATING LAND USE DISPUTES  will be held at the Renaissance Hotel International Plaza in Tampa.  This conference will provide a start perspective on the 2005 growth management legislation; how the 2005 legislature affected the land use community; a legislative forecast and update for 2006, a review of Supreme Court Decisions from 2005 and much more.  For more information or to register, visit http://www.cle.com, email registrar@cle.com or call 800.873.7130.

February 15-17, 2006:  Save the Date for the FLORIDA CHAMBER'S GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SHORT COURSE in Orlando. More information to follow.

February 17-18, 2006:  All Alumni are invited to the FSU Department of Urban and Regional Planning's 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.  If you wish to participate in the planning of this event, please contact Dr. Chuck Connerly at cconnerl@coss.fsu.edu.

April 19-13, 2006:  The 9th ANNUAL US COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MONUMENTS AND SITES will be held in Newport, Rhode Island.  For more information, go to http://www.icomos.org/usicomos or contact Dr. Donald Jones at 202.842.1866 or don.jones@usicomos.org.

May 8-12, 2006:  Save the date for the GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE, which will be held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.  Watch http://www.flghc.org for more information.

June 1-4, 2006:  Save the date for CNU XIV: DEVELOPING THE NEW URBANISM in Providence, Rhode Island.  Watch the CNU website, http://www.cnu.org/ for more information.

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