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APA FLORIDA ANNUAL SPONSORS
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June 29, 2010
APA Florida 2010 Conference Registration Now Open!
(click here)
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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| STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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DEP ANNOUNCES NEW STORMSMART COASTS WEBSITE
On June 1st, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas (CAMA) announced the launch of StormSmart Coasts website at www.stormsmartcoasts.org. StormSmart Coasts is a new website that helps coastal communities identify activities that should be done before, during, and after a severe weather event. The new website provides state specific, in-depth information about potential hazards, how to minimize risks, improve emergency response and more. State and local emergency contact lists are available. StormSmart Coasts also provides instruction on uniting community, public and private organizations and volunteers in tackling the challenge of clean-up after a storm. The site's "Your Community" section highlights on the ground, local actions implemented to address challenges like hurricanes, sea level rise, climate change and flooding.
A related site, StormSmart Connect (www.stormsmartconnect.org) provides a virtual community for coastal decision makers. This web-based collaboration of coastal managers moves beyond the application of guidance documents and prescribed information. Members of StormSmart Connect can quickly find people working in similar areas or on related topics, join or form discussion groups, share documents with others, and participate in site-wide forums.
NOAA RELEASES NEW REPORT ON HAZARD AND RESILIENCY PLANNING
In late April, NOAA released a new report titled "Hazard and Resiliency Planning: Perceived Benefits and Barriers Among Land Use Planners". The project explored and documented the factors underlying specific coastal hazards risk and resilience related behaviors among local land-use planners in coastal zones of four of the NOAA regions, including Florida. The study indicated that the benefits identified by local planners tended to relate to the desire for professional satisfaction. The barriers tended to be more external (lack of public support, limited budgets, competing priorities etc.). The report can be read at
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/publications/social_science/NOAACSCResearchReport.pdf .
SUPREME COURT RULES ON FLORIDA BEACH RENOURISHMENT CASE
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the Florida Supreme Court in a case (Stop The Beach Renourishment, Inc. vs Florida Department of Environment Protection et al) dealing with beach renourishment in Walton County. Six beachfront landowners originally argued that a beach renourishment project in front of their property changed the beachfront from private to public access which constituted a taking for which they should be compensated. The Florida Supreme Court did not agree and the case ended up before U.S. Supreme Court. APA and its Florida Chapter filed an amicus brief supporting the State of Florida because the plaintiffs were urging the Court to create a new category of Takings - a "judicial taking." You can read the decision at http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1151.pdf .
DCA POSTS WORKSHOP MATERIALS ON WEB
If you were unable to attend the recent DCA Growth Management Implementation Workshop in Orlando, the materials have been posted on their website at http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/dcp/gmw/2010/index.cfm . |
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| REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS AND BRIEFINGS |
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AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USE GUIDEBOOK NOW AVAILABLE
The FDOT Aviation Office recently released a guidebook which highlights important information and factors that must be considered when evaluating various land use and development decisions that have the potential to impact public-use airports or military airfields in Florida. Developed in coordination with the Florida Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Airports Council, the Airport Compatible Land Use Guidebook is divided into four sections including a recommended review process for local governments, an overview of existing regulations, specific areas of an airport that need to be protected from incompatible land uses, and strategies to prevent or correct land use incompatibilities. The guidebook can be found at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation/flpub.shtm . |
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| NEWS CLIPS |
Some publications may require free subscriptions.
City Councilman Unearths Magical Zoning Amulet
The Onion, August 24, 2005
Planner envisions a greater Raleigh
Sarah Ovaska, Staff Writer, The News & Observer, June 6, 2010
New Metro Formula: Helping Those Who Help Themselves
Mark Muro and Rob Puentes, citiwire.net, June 5, 2010
Gallery: Nine of the World's Most Promising Carbon-Neutral Communities
Patrick Di Justo, Popular Science, June 17, 2010
New bank rule aims to stabilize neighborhoods
David Lawder, Reuters, June 17, 2010
Cairo Will Turn Its Downtown into a Pedestrian Plaza
asladirt, The Dirt, June 18, 2010
Understanding the True Value of Data
Christian Madera, Next American City, June 11, 2010
Funding rules fuels clash within mass transit world
Alec MacGillis, Staff Writer, Washington Post, June 11, 2010
Student has a plan to revitalize Oakland
Chip Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, June 11, 2010
Greener Alleys
Janet L. Attarian, FHA Public Roads, May/June 2010
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| APA FLORIDA/APA/AICP NEWS & INFORMATION |
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REGISTER NOW FOR 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Registration for both the APA Florida 2010 Annual Conference and the conference hotel is now open. Register by August 5th to take advantage of reduced conference rates. Go to www.floridaplanning.org/conference for details.
APA FLORIDA ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16th IN TAMPA
The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held at the Tampa Convention Center on September 16th from 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM. Members will act upon the proposed 2011 Budget, 2011 Strategic Operational Plan, and the 2011 Legislative Platform and Policies. Election results will also be revealed. Go to www.floridaplanning.org to review the materials to be voted on. The proxy form and instructions can also be downloaded from the website. If you have any questions, contact the Chapter Office at fapa@floridaplanning.org. |
SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2010 CONFERENCE
There are still sponsor and exhibitor opportunities available for the 2010 APA Florida Conference to be held in Tampa from September 14-17th. Go to www.floridaplanning.org/conference for details.
NOVEMBER AICP EXAM DEADLINE APPROACHING
If you are planning on taking the AICP Exam in November, the application deadline is July 13th. The application form, eligibility requirements and other information is available at http://www.planning.org/certification/2010/nov/index.htm . |
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| OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST |
| EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT SCHEDULE RELEASED
Rule 9J-42, which establishes the due dates for the third round of evaluation and appraisal reports, was effective on February 3, 2010. These reports are due between November 1, 2010 and April 1, 2018. The schedule can be viewed at http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/dcp/EAR/files/ThirdRoundEar.pdf . |
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| RFPs/RFQs, GRANTS, ETC. |
RFQs/RFPs are listed in this newsletter and posted to APA Florida's website at no charge. APA Florida 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. Include deadline and web link.
RFP:
Technical Advisor(s) for Superfund Cleanup Activities: Protect Gainesville's Citizens (PGC) is soliciting proposals for one or more technical advisors to provide assistance in the review and analysis of cleanup activities done by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the Cabot/Koppers Superfund site. The deadline is July 15, 2010. Details can be found at http://protectgainesville.org/files/2010/03/RFP.pdf .
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GRANTS:
Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program: This grant program, administered by HUD's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, is intended to support metropolitan and multijurisdictional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation and infrastructure investments in a manner that addresses four specified issues. The closing date for application is August 23, 2010. For more information, go to http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa10/scrpg.cfm . |
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| JOB MART |
RECENT JOBS POSTED:
PLANNER II (City of Clearwater); PLANNING DIRECTOR (Village of Pinecrest); REGIONAL PLANNER I or II, TRANSPORTATION ( West Florida Regional Planning Council); EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CRA (City of Homestead); PLANNER (Town of Ponce Inlet) |
| We encourage you to visit APA Florida's JobMart website at http://www.floridaplanning.org/jobs2.asp for salaries, descriptions, minimum requirements and application deadlines. Also, don't forget about APA Florida's resume posting feature at http://www.floridaplanning.org/membership/resume_select.asp . |
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| APA FLORIDA CHAPTER & SECTION CALENDAR |
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June 30, 2010: The APA Florida San Felasco Section will host the 2010 Planning Law Review Audio/Web conference, which is eligible for AICP CM Law credit, in Gainesville. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/sanfelasco/index.asp for details.
June 30, 2010: The APA Florida Promised Lands Section will host the 2010 Planning Law Review Audio/Web conference, which is eligible for AICP CM Law credit, in Fort Myers. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/announcefiles/2010_Webinar_Schedule_PromisedLandsAPAFL.pdf for details.
June 30, 2010: The APA Florida Sun Coast Section will host the 2010 Planning Law Review Audio/Web conference, which is eligible for AICP CM Law credit, in Tampa. Go to http://www.suncoastplanning.org/aicp-cm-credits/ for details.
June 30, 2010: The APA Florida Broward Section will host the 2010 Planning Law Review Audio/Web conference, which is eligible for AICP CM Law credit, in three different locations. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/calendar/calendar_details.asp?EventID=1054 for details.
June 30, 2010: The APA Florida Broward Section will host City Spotlight - Parkland: Chinese Drywall and Municipal Annexation in Parkland. It is approved for AICP CM credit. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/calendar/calendar_details.asp?EventID=1053 for details.
July 14, 2010: The APA Florida Broward Section will host City Spotlight- Dania Beach: Downtown Redevelopment in Dania Beach. It is approved for AICP CM credit. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/calendar/calendar_details.asp?EventID=1058 for details.
July 23, 2010: The APA Florida Emerald Coast Section will host "Ethics in Planning" in Destin. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/emeraldcoast/index.asp for details.
August 6, 2010: The APA Florida First Coast Section will host a short AICP Exam Preparation Course in Jacksonville. Contact Tony Robbins at TRobbins@prosserhallock.com for details.
August 20, 2010: The APA Florida Emerald Coast Section will host a program on Amendment 4: Hometown Democracy in Pensacola. Contact Tim Brown at downtown54@hotmail.com for details.
September 14-17, 2010: Registration is now open for the 2010 APA Florida Annual Conference in Tampa. Go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/conference/index.asp for details.
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| OTHER STATEWIDE EVENTS |
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July 21-July 23, 2010: The 24th Annual Environmental Permitting School will be held in Marco Island. For more information and to register, go to http://www.floridaenet.com/ .
August 11-13, 2010: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host the 2010 Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Registration details can be found at http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com/summit_2010.htm . |
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Julia "Alex"Magee, Executive Director
Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
2040 Delta Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Phone: 850/201-3272
Email: fapa@floridaplanning.org
Web Site: www.floridaplanning.org |
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leadership in the development of sustainable
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