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A MONTHLY
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STATE
AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS
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RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROPOSED RULE
INFORMATION
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing rule
chapter 62-16, to implement the Renewable
Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Act and to
implement the provisions of the corporate tax incentives provided for
renewable energy technologies pursuant to Section 220.192, F.S. The
Florida Renewable Energy Technologies & Energy Efficiency Act is a
four-year, $100 million plan to diversify the state's fuel supply and
promote energy conservation and efficiency. It was passed by the
Florida Legislature in response to the State's anticipated growth in
energy consumption and revealed vulnerability to interruptions in fuel
production, supply and delivery as made apparent by the unprecedented
storm seasons of 2004 and 2005. To learn more, visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/default.htm.
ENERGY EFFICIENT WEEK: OCOTBER 5-11, 2006
Energy Efficient Week, October 5-11, 2006, encourages
Floridians to invest in energy efficient products by providing relief
from sales tax for approved products and appliances up to $1,500.
Qualifying energy efficient products include a dishwasher, clothes
washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, fluorescent light bulb,
dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, or refrigerator that has been designated
as meeting or exceeding the federal Energy Star Program energy efficiency
requirements and has the Energy Star label affixed to the product or
product packaging. To learn more, go to http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/energyact/efficient_week.htm.
NEWS FROM FDOT
Over the next 25 years, investments in the Florida Department of
Transportation Five-Year Work Program are projected to generate $147
billion in benefits to Florida's businesses and residents, resulting in a
return on investment of $5.60 for every $1 invested. For details,
see the full report at: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/policy/pdfs/macro.pdf.
The Florida Department of Transportation has submitted comments to the
federal docket on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Statewide Transportation Planning; Metropolitan
Transportation Planning. The comments are available
at:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/policy/pdfs/FDOT-final.pdf.
A Statewide Partner Workshop on Florida's Future Statewide Corridors was
held in Tampa on October 4-5, 2006. Meeting materials,
presentations, comment forms and other information from the
Workshop are now available at www.FloridaCorridors.org.
NEWS FROM U.S. DOT*
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking comments
on its notice of proposed guidance regarding implementation of new
coordinated public transit plans. The Safe
Accountable Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA-LU) requires that projects selected for
funding be derived from a coordinated public transit-human services plan.
This notice includes interim guidance for 2006 and proposed for FY2007
that was created based on the statute as well as on issues raised during
the first comment period that ended in March 2006. In that first round, a
number of commenters requested a phased-in approach. FTA has responded by
laying out the minimum criteria for FY2007. Comments must be
submitted by November 6, 2006. For additional information and
instructions on submitting comments visit http://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FTA-2006-24037.
U.S. EPA's BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ACTIVE
AGING NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The principal goal of the Building
Healthy Communities for Active Aging Program is to raise
awareness across the nation about healthy synergies that can be achieved
by communities combining Smart Growth and Active Aging concepts. The U.S.
EPA's Aging Initiative will spearhead a multi-agency effort conceived and
developed in partnership with: The President's Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the
National Council on Aging's Center for Healthy Aging; the National
Blueprint Office; and Active for Life. For more information on this
initiative, please go to http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/factsheets/build_healthy-factsheet.htm.
HOUSE DEFEATS, THEN ADOPTS BILL UNDERMINING LOCAL PLANNING*
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4772, the Private Property
Rights Implementation Act, on a 231-181 vote. The vote was held just
three days after the House rejected the same bill during a vote conducted
under a suspension of the rules process that requires a two-thirds
majority for passage. On the suspension vote, the takings bill failed to
reach the two-thirds threshold on a 234-172 vote. The takings bill
provides developers with a fast track process to challenge local
planning, zoning, and environmental rules in federal court. The bill
changes decades of federal court precedent requiring local and state
adjudication of takings claims. The bill revives previous takings
measures from the 1990s that were ultimately defeated. The head of the
National Association of Home Builders referred to the measure as "a
hammer to the head" of local government. Many supporters of the
measure attempted to link it to eminent domain and last year's Kelo
decision. Opposition to the bill was bipartisan. Retiring Republican Rep.
Sherwood Boehlert (D-N.Y.) and fellow New Yorker Rep. Jerold Nadler
(D-N.Y.) led the effort against the bill on the floor of the House. In a
letter to colleagues, Boehlert said, "If you vote for this bill, you
will spend the rest of your career explaining to your constituents why
you robbed them of the ability to control the character of their own
neighborhoods." APA strongly opposed H.R. 4772, joining with more
than 50 other organizations representing local government, 36 state
attorneys general, environmentalists, organized labor, and many others.
Editorial boards from the New York Times, Washington Post, Sacramento
Bee, and Atlanta Journal-Constitution urged opposition to the bill.
Currently, there is no companion takings bill pending in the Senate. It
is, however, possible that an effort to push a takings bill or attach
takings provisions to other legislation could be mounted during the
anticipated lame-duck session. APA will continue to work to oppose
federal takings legislation in the Senate.
BILL WOULD SPUR GREEN DESIGN FOR GOVERNMENT FACILITIES*
Last week the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the High Performance Green Buildings Act,
S. 3591. The measure would authorize $24 million over six years to
establish a new Office of High Performance Green Buildings at the General
Services Administration. The measure would also create new incentives and
fund research for green building design for federal facilities. The bill
contains provisions promoting healthy school design as well. The
legislation, authored by retiring Vermont Sen. Jim Jeffords, faces an
uphill battle against the congressional calendar with little time
remaining before adjournment. Staff may seek to move the legislation as
part of a spending bill that must be completed this year.
*Source: APA Advocate. For more information on the
APA Advocate, visit http://www.planning.org/apaadvocate/default.htm.
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REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS AND BRIEFINGS
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TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AT THE BALLOT BOX: VOTERS SUPPORT
INCREASED INVESTMENT & CHOICE
The Center for Transportation Excellence analyzed
transportation ballot measures from 2000 - 2005. This report documents
key trends in these elections and the implications for transportation
finance. From 2000 - 2005, voters in 33 states approved ballot measures
totaling more than $70 billion. Transportation measures have a 70%
approval rate with voters. The press release is available at http://www.cfte.org/success/TrendsReportRelease.asp
or you may download the complete report at http://www.cfte.org/CFTE%20Election%20Trends%20Report.pdf.
ASSESSING THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN FLORIDA
This FDOT research presents the findings of a comprehensive assessment of
current public involvement practices and processes in Florida. The
assessment considers all phases of transportation decision-making and
includes MPOs, various divisions within FDOT's Central Office, and each
FDOT District. Specific objectives include the following:
1. Document current public involvement practices of FDOT and MPOs
during all phases of transportation decision-making.
2. Define best practices in the field of public involvement that
can be shared with FDOT and MPO staff throughout the state.
3. Identify training needs at the FDOT and MPO levels.
4. Develop recommendations for the future development of public
involvement performance measures.
The report addresses the variety of public involvement practices in the
state, identifies best practices and continuing challenges, and
distinguishes training needs for FDOT functional units and MPOs. A PDF
version of this report is available at the following link: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/research-center/Completed_Proj/Summary_EMO/FDOT_BD544_15_rpt.pdf.
ROOFTOPS TO RIVERS: GREEN STRATEGIES FOR CONTROLLING
STORMWATER AND COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS
This May 2006 National Resources Defense Council report is a policy guide
for decision makers looking to implement green strategies in their own
area, including nine case studies of cities that have successfully used
green techniques to create a healthier urban environment. Green
techniques include rooftop gardens on city buildings, more absorbent
concrete, and street planters that intercept rainwater before it hits the
ground - all to protect water resources. The report is available at
http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/rooftops/contents.asp.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMART GROWTH
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) believes
that economic development success and smart growth can go hand-in-hand.
IEDC's Economic Development and Smart
Growth presents eight case studies on communities that
incorporated smart growth principles in their development projects and
have experienced economic development improvements in the form of
increased tax revenue, more jobs, higher income levels, downtown
revitalization, business growth, and other indicators of economic
success. IEDC's case-based research provides direction for local
government officials, economic development professionals, and all those
concerned with the future of their communities. This publication was
funded by a grant from the U.S. EPA and is available at http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Smart_Growth
THIS IS SMART GROWTH
The Smart Growth Network (SGN) and the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) are pleased to announce the availability of
This Is Smart Growth.
This new publication illustrates how communities can turn their visions,
values, and aspirations into reality, using smart growth techniques to
improve the quality of development. Thirty-two national organizations,
representing the diverse interests of the SGN, have approved This Is
Smart Growth. This Is Smart Growth describes how, when done well, development
can help create more economic opportunities, build great places where
people want to live and visit, preserve the qualities people love about
their communities, and protect environmental resources. This publication
is now available FREE from the Smart Growth Network. There are several
ways to get this publication. For more information on how to obtain a
copy of this report, please visit http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/articles.asp?art=2367.
SMART TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS: REEVALUATING THE ROLE OF
HIGHWAY EXPANSION FOR IMPROVING URBAN TRANSPORTATION
This report by Todd Litman with the Victoria Transport Policy Institute
investigates claims that highway capacity expansion is a cost effective
and desirable solution to urban traffic congestion problems. It
identifies errors in proponents' analysis that overestimate the
congestion reduction impacts and economic benefits of roadway capacity
expansion, overlook negative impacts of induced travel, and ignore more
cost effective alternatives. This is a companion to the report, Smart Transportation Investments II: Reevaluating
The Role Of Public Transit For Improving Urban Transportation.
Both reports may be found at http://www.vtpi.org/.
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL AGRICULTURAL EASEMENT PROGRAM?
The first national assessment of local agricultural easement programs,
based on the examination of 46 programs in 15 states, uncovers practices
and approaches that have helped communities protect farm and ranch land
across America. The American Farmland Trust 's two newly
released reports show that some local programs are more effective than
others because of clear preservation goals, priorities that reflect the
deliberations of elected officials, citizens, program managers and
planners, and the strategic use of limited funds to acquire easements. A
link between the easement program and local planning was also found to be
important. For more information, visit http://www.farmland.org/resources/reports/NationalView.asp.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RIDERSHIP CONTINUES TO CLIMB IN 2006
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA),
released a report in September 2006, which demonstrates that public
transportation ridership increased by 3.2% in the first six months of
2006, as Americans took nearly 5 billion trips on public transit. This
report, authored by Virginia Miller, is available on APTA's website at
http://www.apta.com/media/releases/060921_ridership_climbs.cfm.
FROM THE BROOKINGS INSTIUTION
From Traditional to Reformed: A Review
of the Land Use Regulations in the Nation's 50 largest Metropolitan Areas
by Rolf Pendall, Robert Puentes, and Jonathan Martin, August 2006
http://www.brookings.edu/metro/pubs/20060810_landuse.htm
Building a Better New Orleans: A Review of and Plan for Progress
One Year after Hurricane Katrina by Amy Liu,
August 2006
http://www.brookings.edu/metro/pubs/20060822_katrina.htm
From Traditional to Reformed: A Review of the Land Use
Regulations in the Nation's 50 largest Metropolitan Areas
by Rolf Pendall, Robert Puentes, and Jonathan Martin, August 2006
http://www.brookings.edu/metro/pubs/20060810_landuse.htm
Enhancing Development through Better Use of Public Resources: How
Independent Watchdog Groups Can Help by David de
Ferranti, Charles Griffin, Justin Jacinto, Anthony J. Ody, and Nick
Warren, September 2006
http://www.brookings.edu/comm/policybriefs/pb157.htm
Charting Maine's Future: An Action
Plan for Promoting Sustainable Prosperity and Quality Places,
October 2006
http://www.brookings.edu/metro/pubs/maine.htm
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Some publications may require free registration.
Seeking
Expansion in Urban Areas,
Wal-Mart Stores Gets Cold Shoulder
By Kris Hudson and Gary McWilliams, The Wall Street Journal, September 25, 2006
Forget
Golf Courses, Beaches & Mountains
When it comes to finding a new place to live, today's retirees are
looking for something completely different.
By Kelly Greene, The Wall Street Journal, October 2, 2006
Regional
Thinking
By Kathleen McCormick, Urban Land Institute, Special Report, September
2006
Voters
Push Back on Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain Looms Large on Ballots in November
By Ariane Devogue, ABC News, September 27-28, 2006
The
environmental load of 300 million: How heavy?
As the US population rises, environmental problems that were once pushed
aside may get worse, experts say.
By Brad Knickerbocker, The Christian Science Monitor, September 26, 2006
A
National Housing Innovator Leads City's Effort for the Poor
By Janny Scott, New York Times, September 25, 2006
Urban
Legend
The craze over coffeeshops and condos won't revive American cities.
Improving urban life for the middle class will.
By Joel Kotkin, Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, Issue #2, Fall 2006
How
Bad Leadership Spoils Good Planning
By Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP, Planetizen, Op-Ed, September 18, 2006
Big
push for smaller houses
Company hopes for OK to construct on lots smaller than city codes
By Melanie Marques, Bradenton Herald, September 17, 2006
Prop
2's Headache
Property rights measure could create legal logjam
By Shea Andersen, Boise Weekly, September 13, 2006
Good
planning, good government
By Wingate Payne, Miami Herald, September 12, 2006
Colleges
and universities are learning what it takes to go green
By Joel Makower, Grist Magazine, September 12, 2006
Hard
Lessons, Hard Bill
LaJoy's success demonstrates that halting school sprawl is difficult
By Charlene Crowell, Great Lakes Bulletin News Service, Michigan Land
Use Institute, September 9, 2006
Florida
county plans to vaporize landfill trash
By Brian Skoloff, Associated Press, Miami Herald, September 9, 2006
Eminent
Domain: Still A Useful Tool Despite Its Recent Thrashing
David M. Lewis, Planetizen, September 5, 2006
Waistlines
continue to grow in U.S.
Associated Press, USA Today, August 29, 2006
Proposal
looks to fix 'crisis' in transit
The Tampa Bay Partnership wants to organize a regional authority that
would plan and finance transportation projects.
By Michael Van Sickler and Janet Zink, St. Petersburg
Times, August 28, 2006
Can
We Afford New Urbanism?
By Jeremy M.W. Kelly, Pine Magazine, August 28, 2006
The
Housing Crisis Goes Suburban
By Michael Grunwald, Washington Post, August 27, 2006
Builders:
Law could lead to sprawl
Rules could drive up home costs
By Billy Bruce, Tallahassee Democrat, August 27, 2006
Why
Some Towns Place Roadblocks on Cul-de-Sacs
By Carla Baranauckas, New York Times, August 27, 2006
Once
bubble bursts, cities feel the pain
Housing market riddled with speculation
By Joel Kotkin, San Francisco Chronicle, August 27, 2006
Attorney:
Impact fees could be illegal
North Bay Village gave final approval to two ordinances that create or
raise impact fees over the objections of an attorney representing Lennar
who said the city's approach was illegal.
By Rodolfo R. Roman, Miami Herald Writer, August 24, 2006
How
To Rebuild New Orleans
Start with a visit to Denver.
By Witold Rybczynski, Slate, Aug. 24, 2006
More
Housing Pops Up Near New Light Rail Stations
By Jim Benemann, CBS4Denver.com, August 22, 2006
Lake
Okeechobee ecosystem improving
By Suzanne Wentley, Treasure Coast Palm, August 20, 2006
California's
stealth initiative on land use
Prop. 90 purports to protect property owners, but it could also do much
harm
By Ray Ring, San Francisco Chronicle, August 20, 2006
Corroding
sewers, not Alaskan oil pipes, are the real danger
By Thomas Rooney, Boston Globe, August 15, 2006
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NEWS & INFORMATION
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH!
October is National Community Planning Month. It's time to
recognize the contributions of the planning profession and the
individuals who work hard to make our communities enjoyable, endearing,
and valuable. This year's theme is Making Great Communities Through
Planning. Each week in October will be focused on a specific aspect of
planning. You can help get the word out and APA can help.
Additional information plus the National Community Planning Month logo, a
sample press release, and media fact sheets are now available on APA's
website. For more information, go to http://www.planning.org/ncpm/index.htm.
APA FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN GLOBAL WARMING CASE
APA has joined the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National
Association of Counties, and others in filing an amicus curiae brief in Massachusetts v. EPA. The case
deals with global warming and the role and responsibility of the federal
government under the Clean Air Act. It is considered one of the most
closely watched cases in the U.S. Supreme Court this year. The Clean Air
Act requires the EPA administrator to set standards for emissions of any
air pollutant from motor vehicles "which in his judgment causes or
contributes to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to
endanger public health or welfare." When EPA opted not to regulate
greenhouse gas emissions, some 30 parties - including 12 states with
a combined total population exceeding 100 million people - appealed
to the D.C. Circuit for review. That court issued a badly fractured
ruling, with one judge affirming the EPA's decision on standing grounds,
another affirming on policy grounds nowhere mentioned in the Clean Air
Act, and a third authoring a lengthy and blistering dissent. The Supreme
Court will rule on whether EPA can decline to issue standards for greenhouse
gas emissions and whether EPA has the authority to regulate carbon
dioxide and other air pollutants associated with climate change. APA's
brief was based on positions outlined in the policy guides on energy and
sustainability.
PHILADELPHIA EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
Bring your company face-to-face with more than 5,000
interested planners and planning officials by exhibiting at the Philadelphia
conference. As a bonus, your firm's free listing in the April 2007 issue
of Planning will reach 60,000 readers! For maximum exposure, sign on as a
National Planning Conference sponsor. Sponsors will be prominently
featured on the conference web pages, in the final program, and in the
Convention Center. Download the Exhibitor Brochure at http://www.planning.org/2007conference/pdf/exhibitbrochure.pdf (2.39
mb).
2006-2007 AUDIO/WEB CONFERENCE SERIES
"Articulate experts presenting timely topics in concise,
well-organized programs." That's how your colleagues describe
audio/web conferences presented by APA and AICP. Coming up for practicing
planners in the 2006-2007 series beginning this fall: the latest on green
communities, complete streets, inclusionary housing, and a year-end recap
of developments in planning law. For commissioners or zoning board
members: basic training, an introduction to universal design, and advice
on maintaining neighborhood character. Register early for the lowest
rate. The complete series schedule is available at http://www.planning.org/audioconference/index.htm.
TRY MY APA
MY APA is an easy-to-use portal that will simplify and amplify
members' ability to manage personal matters such as paying bills,
choosing mail preferences, changing addresses and much more, all from one
convenient starting point. Learn more about these enhanced member
services by visiting http://www.planning.org/features/2006/aboutmyapa.htm.
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1000 FRIENDS OF FLORIDA BETTER COMMUNITY AWARD SUBMISSIONS
1000 Friends of Florida hosts the Better Community Awards
program to showcase Florida's leading citizens, public servants, programs
and communities that are contributing to an enhanced quality of life in
this state. Nominations for 2007 are now being accepted. For a copy
of the nomination form, which is due January 31, 2007,
go to http://www.1000fof.org/Awards/07nominationform.pdf.
ON-LINE GROWTH POLL UNDERWAY
Share your views and ideas on growth issues and needs. An
on-line poll is underway to find out what Floridians from all walks of
life feel about growth and its impacts on communities and the state. From
policy needs to community initiatives and more. Input is being sought
from the general public and stakeholder groups alike, including proposed
solutions for the future. The results will be published as a resource for
future actions on the subject. Go to www.ForThePublic.net
(under Growth & Communities) to weigh in. You'll also find there free
seminars on growth topics and interviews with experts. The Growth In
Florida initiative is a service of the Florida Public Interest
Foundation.
FLORIDA ENERGY ISSUES LISTSERVE
A public interest Florida Energy Issues ListServe has been
created to increase communication about the newly proposed nuclear and
coal power plants throughout the state, share information about the
renewable energy as an alternative, and let people know about local and
regional events. The listserve should consist mainly of news and event
postings, and should entail no more than a couple messages a week. To
sign up for the listserve, send an email to RenewFlorida-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
SHAPING THE MAIN STREET MOVEMENT: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
For the 25th anniversary of the Main Street program, the
National Trust Main Street Center conducted a year-long visioning process
to define the future of the entire Main Street movement. Begun in
May 2005, the visioning process was designed to create a compelling and
inspirational vision for the entire field of Main Street
revitalization. Nearly 700 people, representing a variety of
perspectives, offered their input on the future of the Main Street
movement. To read the vision statement or for more information on the Main
Street program, please visit http://www.mainstreet.org/.
OREGONIANS' GET RICH QUICK WITH MEASURE 37
FAPA Members, are you interested in private property rights issues?
If so, then check out this website: http://www.getrichquickwith37.com/.
It makes some very powerful and thought provoking points! Thank you to
Nancy Stroud for bringing it to our attention.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 10TH US/ICOMOS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
As conveyed by the symposium title, Balancing Culture,
Conservation, and Economic Development: Heritage Tourism in and around
the Pacific Rim, US/ICOMOS issues this universal call for abstracts that
discuss the basic themes of culture, conservation, and economics as
related to heritage tourism within the Pacific Rim. Additionally,
the symposium will consider how experiences in the Pacific Rim related to
other regions of the world. Please visit the website at http://www.icomos.org/usicomos
for more information or to link directly to the Call for Abstracts
page. The abstract submission deadline is November 15, 2006.
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RFPs/RFQs,
GRANTS, AWARDS, ETC.
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RFQs/RFPs are listed in this newsletter and
posted to FAPA's website at no charge. FAPA's does this as a
service to its members. Please take advantage of it. Email a one
paragraph summary to the Chapter Office at fapa@floridaplanning.org for posting.
Be sure to include a deadline and website link.
RFP FOR PROVISION OF
URBAN PLANNING SERVICES: TOWN OF LANTANA
The Town of Lantana desires to engage the services of an
individual or business entity to provide professional urban planning
services for development of a Redevelopment Master Plan for the North
Broadway area. Anyone desiring to provide the aforementioned
services may obtain an RFP information packet at Town Hall, 500 Greynolds
Circle, Lantana, Florida 33462. The deadline for
formal submittal will be 2:00 p.m., Friday,
November 3, 2006.
The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals
and to select service providers which in the Town's sole discretion would
best be able to meet the needs of the Town. Any questions about this
Request for Proposal should be directed to David Thatcher, Development
Services Director, at (561) 540-5032.
RFP: PLANNING AND ZONING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TOWN OF YANKEETOWN, FL
The Town of Yankeetown is seeking a proposal or proposals from
an individual or individuals, firm or firms, with expertise in zoning and
planning to provide on-call contract support to the Town by serving as
staff to the Town Zoning Official for the following services: Review and comment
on zoning permit applications for compliance with the Town's
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and infrastructure concurrency
requirements; review rezoning applications for conformance with the
Town's Land Use Development Regulations and compile, for Zoning Official
use, detailed assessments with supporting documentation and comments for
project reviews conducted; review and comment on proposed Comprehensive
Plan amendments for conformance with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and
State of Florida regulations; assist the Zoning Official with growth
management issues and periodic reviews of the Comprehensive Plan; assist
the Zoning Official with regard to amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
including periodic comprehensive review of the Zoning Ordinance; advise
the Zoning Official with regard to, and participate as a technical
resource in the negotiation of Development Agreements; meet with Town
staff or applicants as requested by the Town to coordinate and
communicate application review comments; and provide other services as
requested by the Town staff or Council. For a copy of the full RFP
and information on submission requirements and fee structure, please
contact Tim Haines at (352) 732-8121 or by email at THaines@GAHLAW.com Responses
are due by noon on November 15, 2006.
FLORIDA'S STATE WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM
As part of Florida's Wildlife Legacy Initiative, the FWC
manages Florida's State Wildlife Grants Program. This is a
federally-funded matching grants program, which provides financial
support for projects that address conservation needs identified in Florida's
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. Funded projects typically
address conservation of multiple-species or habitats. Visit the Florida's
State Wildlife Grants Program web site for this year's criteria,
application, and submission instructions: http://myfwc.com/wildlifelegacy/ApplyForGrant.html.
The grant cycle closes November
9, 2006.
NONGAME WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM
The Nongame Wildlife Grants Program provides competitive
grants for research, management, and education projects that benefit the
state's nongame wildlife species. Projects must include a clear, specific
description of the anticipated benefits to nongame species in Florida.
Visit the Nongame Wildlife Grants Program web site at http://research.myfwc.com/nongame_grants
for program details including eligibility requirements and application
instructions. Call for Proposals submission deadline is November
13, 2006.
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NEW JOBMART PRICING EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007
In order to keep up with rising publication and postage costs,
for the first time in over ten years, FAPA's JobMart advertising fees
will change effective January 1, 2007. The new fee structure is as
follows: JobMart ads with 100 words or less will be $50.00. JobMart
ads over 100 words will be $50 plus $10 for each additional ten words
over 100. In addition, a $25.00 administrative processing fee will apply
to JobMart ads that appear in Florida Planning in addition to being
published on FAPA's website. Please direct any questions regarding this
new fee structure to fapa@floridaplanning.org.
NEWEST JOB MART ADVERTISEMENTS:
Planner (City of Fellsmere); Senior Planner (City of Oakland
Park); Transportation Fee Coordinator (City of Orlando); Chief Planner
(City of Winter Garden); Planning Manager/Land Development (City of
Orlando); Transportation Planner (PBS&J); Zoning Technician (City of
Tavares); Zoning Technician (City of Pompano Beach); Planning Services Manager
(Charlotte County); Concurrency Manager (Charlotte County); Planner II
and Planner III (Charlotte County); Environmental Planner III (Flagler
County); Zoning Official/Code Enforcement (Town of Yankeetown); CDBG
Administrator (City of Dothan, AL); Multiple Openings (Tindale-Oliver);
Principal Planner (Flagler County); Development Services Director
(Flagler County); Transportation Planner (Citrus County); Concurrency
Impact Fee Coordinator (Citrus County); Community Development Director
(City of Neptune Beach); Redevelopment Planning Manager, Principal
Planner, 2 Associate Planners and Assistant Planner (Broward
County)....and many more. We encourage you to visit FAPA's JobMart
website at http://www.floridaplanning.org/jobs2.asp
for salaries, descriptions, minimum requirements and application
deadlines. Also, don't forget about FAPA's resume posting feature
at http://www.floridaplanning.org/membership/resume_select.asp.
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October
27, 2006: The Capital Areas Section of FAPA and the
Big Bend Florida Chapter Institute of Transportation Engineers are
jointly hosting a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Capital City Country
Club. The meeting will include presentations from Samuel Houston
and Mark Bertolami on the FAMU
AND FSU CAMPUT MASTER PLANS. The cost for the
luncheon is $16 for members, $18 for non-members, and $12 for students. Capital
City Country Club requires a headcount, so please RSVP by October 22nd
if you plan to attend.
October
27, 2006: THE
RESEARCH COAST'S FIRST ANNUAL BIOTECH CONFERENCE,
will be held at the Port St. Lucie Community Center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Treasure Coast Section of
FAPA. To register or for more information, visit http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/index.asp.
October
31, 2006: The First Coast Section of FAPA invites
you to its Fall Luncheon, CHANGES
IN DRI LAW/FLORIDA HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT, at
the University Center, University of North Florida, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Major at Mark.Major@pulte.com.
November
2, 2006: Join the Sun Coast Section of FAPA for its
2006 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
at Maestro's at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year's theme is Making Great Communities Through Planning and invited
speakers include Mayor Pam Iorio and city staff discussing the
development in downtown Tampa and plans for the Riverwalk as well as
award winners, election results and Sun Coast APA Business Meeting. The
cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. RSVP by October 30
to Troy Salisbury at tsalisbury@cphengineers.com.
September 5-8, 2007: Save the date for FAPA's 2007 ANNUAL CONFERENCE,
which will be held at the Walt Disney World Hilton.
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OTHER STATE & NATIONAL EVENTS
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October
10, 2006: The Florida Department of Community
Affairs and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council are sponsoring
an EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL
REPORT WORKSHOP from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Winter Haven, Florida at the Department of Agriculture Building. For more
information, please visit http://cfrpc.org/Main/.
October 17-20, 2006: Registration is now open for the 2006 ULI FALL MEETING at the Colorado
Convention Center in Denver. Please direct questions to (800)
321-5011 or to register or for more information, visit www.uli.org/meetings
October
19-21, 2006: PLACEMATTERS06,
will take place at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Denver. It is the
annual gathering of the PLACEMATTERS community where a national network
of practitioners come together to learn, share, inspire and seed
innovation in place, collectively elevating the art and science of
planning for vibrant, sustainable communities. Visit www.placematters.org
to explore the full program and list of speakers as well as to register.
October
19-21, 2006: Register now for AUDUBON ASSEMBLY 2006, in Cocoa
Beach. Join Audubon of Florida for engaging programs that
highlight Florida's coastal environments and issues that affect their wellbeing!
Register by September 27 and pay only $99 for all receptions, meals,
programs, workshops, and even a movie! After September 27, this
all-inclusive package is $125. Conference costs are underwritten by
Audubon of Florida to keep participants' costs to a minimum, so make
plans NOW to attend! Get more information and registration
materials at http://audubonofflorida.org/conservation_assembly.html.
October
25, 2006: The FDOT and the Center for Urban
Transportation Research are sponsoring LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT SUPPORT ACCESS
MANAGEMENT from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Newberry , Florida at the City of Newberry Historic Little Red Schoolhouse.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Bosco at (813) 974-9777 or
by email at bosco@cutr.usf.edu.
October 25-26, 2006: The University of Florida is pleased to invite
you to the inaugural conference of CAMPUS
AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY: SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND VISIONS
FOR FLORIDA'S FUTURE. The conference will provide a
venue for the exchange of best practices and visions among Florida's
universities, colleges, and communities. Speakers and panel discussions
will focus on fostering strong relationships between institutions and
their communities and emphasize the role of higher education in creating
a more sustainable future. For more information, go to http://www.sustainable.ufl.edu/conference/index.asp.
October 31-November 5, 2006: The National Trust for Historic Preservation
will be holding its 2006 NATIONAL
PRESERVATON CONFERENCE in Pittsburgh, a city known
for its strong preservation work ethic and innovative public/private
partnerships. For more information, visit www.nthpconference.org.
November
1-3, 2006: Make plans to attend the FLORIDA MAIN STREET 2006 ANNUAL CONFERNECE
in Fort Pierce. Watch for registration and further information
coming soon to
http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/preservation/architecture/mainstreet/index.cfm.
November
1-3, 2006: FROM
STEM TO STERN-BOATING AND WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT IN FLORIDA
is a forum on boating and waterways management for planners, managers,
and policy makers from Florida's local and state governments. The
conference is sponsored by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission's Boating and Waterways Section, Florida Sea Grant, and the
University of Florida Levin College of Law's Center for Governmental
Responsibility. For more information visit the conference web site
at http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/boatsummit
or contact Ms. Tracy Nininger at the UF/IFAS Office of Conferences and
Institutes at (352) 392-5930 or tnn@ufl.edu.
November
5-6, 2006: APA will welcome RAIL~VOLUTION 2006 to Chicago.
Among the special events planned is a workshop with Todd Litman, author
of "Parking Management Best Practices," followed by a reception
in APA's Chicago office in a historic downtown building designed by
Daniel Burnham. "Building Livable Communities with Transit,"
Rail~Volution's 12th annual conference, will feature speakers from the U.S.
and abroad, a TOD marketplace, sessions on corridor planning, bus rapid
transit, freight, and more. The early registration deadline is October 9.
Learn more at http://www.planning.org/conferences/railvolution2006.htm
or http://www.railvolution.com/.
November
5-7, 2006: The FLORIDA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL
CONFERENCE AND EXPO will be held at the West Palm
Beach Marriott Hotel. Registration materials and a preliminary
agenda are now on line at http://floridatransit.org/32NDCONFERENCE.htm.
November
12-13, 2006: The CENTURY COMMISSION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FLORIDA will be meeting on
this day in Tallahassee. Visit http://www.centurycommission.org
or http://www.dca.state.fl.us/GrowthManagement2005/indexcc.cfm for
more information.
November 13-15, 2006: AMERICAN
FARMLAND TRUST'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE-FARMING ON THE EDGE, THE NEXT
GENERATION will be held this year at the University
of Delaware's Newark Campus in the Clayton Hall Conference Center.
As the face of the American farmer changes and urban influences suffuse
our working landscapes, this is the only national conference that brings
together people who care about America's rural legacy, land use and the
future of farming and ranching. Participants and presenters will share
information and ideas, network, find allies and form partnerships to
achieve a healthy balance among sustainable agriculture and sustainable
development, farmland protection and environmental quality. The
core workshop and keynote sessions of the conference will be held
November 13¡V15, with special bus tours and other activities scheduled
before and after. For registration and additional information, go
to http://www.farmland.org/news/events/2006conference/default.asp.
November 14, 2006: Florida Earth Foundation is hosting a statewide
DECISION MAKERS FORUM ON AG LANDS, DEVELOPMENT AND THE FUTURE OF FLORIDA. This event will be
held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach.
Registration and information will soon be posted to http://decisionmakersforum.org.
For more information on Florida Earth Foundation, visit http://www.floridaearth.org/.
November
15-17, 2006: The Alliance for Regional Stewardship's
2006 FALL FORUM: BUILDING
STRONG REGIONS FROM THE TOP DOWN AND THE BOTTOM UP
will be held in Ft. Lauderdale at the Riverside Hotel. The
conference will explore how state governments like Florida, Kentucky, Michigan
and California are embracing regional approaches to problem
solving. At the same time, Forum participants will learn from each
other and from national experts how to advance their own regional agendas
by putting cutting edge communications, research, and organizing tools to
work. For more information, go to http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=101277.
November 17-18, 2006: CNU's
TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT will be held in Boulder, Colorado.
This event focuses on multi-modal transportation. Hands-on tours ed
by the host, Charlier Associates, will showcase Boulder's innovative
approach to transit, parking, pedestrian and bicycle design. Look
for more information at www.cnu.org.
December 7-9, 2007: Hosted by the Seaside Institute, DEVELOPING NEW URBAN COMMUNITIES,
will focus on the elements of the development process - design,
financing, permitting, infrastructure, retail /town centers, working with
contractors, affordable housing options and homeowner associations.
The seminar will address major challenges and lessons learned.
Participants will also take part in a faculty-driven, hands-on project
design workshop, will be taken on guided walking tours of local projects,
including a tour of Seaside with Town Founder Robert Davis, and are
encouraged to take part in question and answer sessions with the
faculty. For more information and to register, please visit www.theseasideinstitute.org
or call (850) 231.2421.
December
11-12, 2006: CLE International presents its 3rd
Annual Conference on LITIGATING
LAND USE DISPUTES: CONQUER THE COURTROOM AND AVOID COMMON
PITFALS! This conference will be held at the
Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina in Tampa. The registration fee
is $695 for government employees and $795 for all others. For more
information, visit www.cle.com
or call (800) 873-7130.
February
8-10, 2007: Los Angeles, California is the host site
for the 6TH ANNUAL NEW PARTNERS
FOR SMART GROWTH CONFERENCE. The New Partners
for Smart Growth Conference has grown significantly since it began
several years ago, increasing in scope, attendance, and prestige. The
strength of this conference comes from the variety of participants and
speakers who cross disciplines to share experiences and insights, and
valuable tools and strategies. The 2007 conference continues this
exciting trend and includes more new partners than ever. Visit http://www.newpartners.org/
for registration and further conference information.
February
21-23, 2007: Save the Date for the 23RD ANNUAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PERMITTING SHORT COURSE, at the Daytona Beach Hilton
Oceanfront Resort. Information will be posted to http://www.floridaenet.com/
as it becomes available.
April
18-21, 2007: The 10th US/ICOMOS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON HERITAGE
TOURSIM will be held in San Francisco, California.
As conveyed by the symposium title, Balancing
Culture, Conservation, and Economic Development: Heritage Tourism in and
around the Pacific
Rim, this symposium will address the basic themes
of culture, conservation, and economics as related to heritage tourism
within the Pacific Rim. Additionally, the symposium will consider
how experiences in the Pacific Rim related to other regions of the world.
Please visit our website at http://www.icomos.org/usicomos
for more information
April
29-May 1, 2007: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and
The City of Minneapolis are pleased to announce the 5th ANNUAL GREENING ROOFTOPS FOR SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE, AWARDS, AND TRADE SHOW in Minneapolis,
MN. For the past 4 years, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has
brought the North American Green Roof Community together to celebrate,
educate, and explore the benefits of green roof technology. Watch http://www.greenroofs.org/minneapolis/index.php
for more information as it becomes available.
May 14-18, 2007: The 21st Annual GOVERNOR'S HURRICANE CONFERENCE
will be held at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale.
Registration rates vary from $85 to $195. For information on nearby
hotels, exhibit and advertising options, and registration, visit http://www.flghc.org
or contact Pat Campbell at (850) 906-0099 or pat@mcraeco.com.
May 15-17, 2007: Save the date for LAND DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGHS: BEST
PRACTICES CONFERENCE. This is the first of two
2007 events. It will be held in Anaheim, California. The
second 2007 conference has not yet been scheduled. For more
information, visit www.LDBreakthroughs.com.
June 6-9, 2007: Save the date for FPZA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE at
the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, Florida. For more information coming
soon, watch http://www.fpza.org/conference.shtml.
July 18-20, 2007: Save the Date for the 21st ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL
at the Marco Island Marriott. Information will be posted to http://www.floridaenet.com/
as it becomes available.
December 5-7, 2007: Save the date for LAND DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGHS: BEST
PRACTICES CONFERENCE. This is the second of two
2006 events, which will be held in Washington, D.C. For more information,
visit www.LDBreakthroughs.com.
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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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FAPA's Mission:
The Florida Chapter of APA provides statewide
leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating
excellence in planning, providing professional development for its
members, and working to protect and enhance the
natural and built environments.
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