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THREE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES NAMED AMERICAN CROWN COMMUNITIES
American City & County Magazine named three Florida communities as American Crown Communities 2010 for exhibiting "the qualities that build strong communities: cooperation, creativity and leadership" evidenced through the development of  specific projects.  The three include Coral Gables (Coral Gables Museum Project), Hollywood (5th Avenue Public Safety Training and Maintenance Facility) and Pinellas County (Public Works Operation and Vehicle Storage Buildings).  Read more at http://americancityandcounty.com/pubwks/2010-crown-communities-awards-201012/ .

EPA SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR CARE GRANT PROGRAM
EPA is seeking applications for Community-Based Environmental Grants to help communities address local health and pollution issues.  Applications for the CARE grants are due March 22, 2011, 4:00 p.m. EST. EPA will conduct three webcasts to answer questions from prospective applicants about the application process on February 8, February 23, and March 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/care/ .

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SEAPORT PLAN NOW AVAILABLE
The 2010 Florida Seaport System Plan was released by the Florida Department of Transportation in December.  The plan was developed to ensure the State of Florida's actions with respect to its seaports are guided by a strategic system-wide approach.  Read the plan at: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/seaport/pdfs/_FDOT Seaport Plan_Report_complete.pdf.  Email questions and comments to: Meredith.Dahlrose@dot.state.fl.us.

NEW REPORT LOOKS AT LINK BETWEEN SMART GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
A new report from the Center for Clean Air Policy, titled "Growing Wealthier: Smart Growth, Climate Change and Prosperity", concludes that reorienting where we live and how we travel will also make us wealthier and better prepared for a 21st century economy.  As part of its findings, the report looks at communities, such as Dallas and Denver, which improved quality of life and economic growth through increased transportation options and more efficient land use strategies.  The report can be downloaded at http://growingwealthier.info/docs/growing_wealthier.pdf . 

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Scott: We "clearly need" better growth management
Bruce Ritchie, Florida Tribune, January 19, 2011
http://fltrib.com/scott-we-clearly-need-better-growth-management

A Road Less Traveled
Passenger travel in the industiraled world has been stagnent for nearly a decade, reseachers say.
Melinda Burns, Miller-McCune, January 1, 2011
http://www.miller-mccune.com/environment/a-road-less-traveled-26524/

Seven New Year's resolutions to make your neighborhood a better place
Sarah Goodyear, Grist, December 24, 2010
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-12-24-seven-new-years-resolutions-to-make-your-neighbrohood-a-better-p

Obama's Urban Policy: Slow Start. Sustainable Finish?
Jarrett Murphy, City Limits, January 5, 2011
http://www.citylimits.org/news/articles/4268/obama-s-urban-policy-slow-start-sustainable-finish

Transport study derails thinking on outer suburbs
Andrew West, The Age, January 5, 2011
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/transport-study-derails-thinking-on-outer-suburbs-20110104-19f3c.html

Bicycling boosts Wisconsin's economy by $1.5 billion annually
Bicycling Federation of Wisconsin, January 2011
http://www.bfw.org/education/index.php?category_id=4746

Vision: The 5 Smartest Policies Enacted By American Cities in 2010
Amy Traub, AlterNet, December 23, 2010
http://www.alternet.org/story/149308/vision:_the_5_smartest_policies_enacted_by_american_cities_in_2010?page=1

Sustainability Named One of "Jargoniest Jargon" Words of 2010 by Ad Age
Lesley Lammers, Triple Pundent, January 5, 2011
http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/01/ad-age-names-sustainability-one-jargoniest-jargon-words-2010/comment-page-1/

Control the Masses
Diana Lind, Architect, January 3, 2011
http://www.architectmagazine.com/planning/control-the-masses-andres-duany.aspx

No McMansions for Millennials
S. Mitra Kalita and Robbie Whelan, The Wall Street Journal, January 13, 2011
http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2011/01/13/no-mcmansions-for-millennials/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: wsj/developments/feed (WSJ.com: Developments Blog)

How sprawl killed Brisbane: A report from inside the flood
Jess Zimmerman, Grist, January 13, 2011
http://www.grist.org/article/2011-01-13-how-sprawl-killed-brisbane-a-report-from-inside-the-flood

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APA ANNOUNCES ADVANCED SPECIALITY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS
On December 1st, APA announced that it is now accepting applications for the first-ever Advanced Specialty Certification (ACS) examinations.  ASC enables qualified AICP certified planners to earn an additional credential attesting to their in-depth knowledge, experience, and leadership skills in a specialized field of planning.  Applications for the AICP Certified Transportation Planner and AICP Certified Environmental Planner examinations will remain open through March 30, 2011, with the exams administered in May. Visit the APA website for more information about the ASC program and the two new advanced credentials.

COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSISTANCE TEAM APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN
APA is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) program.   The CPAT is a place-based initiative designed to bring planning resources and opportunities to communities with a demonstrated need for assistance.  APA Chapters and Divisions are encouraged to help spread the word about this opportunity to both communities and planning experts.  Community applications will be accepted through February 22, 2011 for the first application window.  The second will open in the summer 2011.  Visit the APA website for more information: http://www.planning.org/communityassistance/teams/.  You can find program FAQ's at: http://www.planning.org/customerservice/. 

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 FORM BASED CODE AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
The Board of Directors of the Form-Based Codes Institute (FBCI) is pleased to announce its fifth annual award for achievement in the writing and implementation of Form-Based Codes. Entries should be codes intended to guide development consistent with a master plan, and should advance the field of Form-Based Code writing. Submitted codes must have been adopted into law by a unit of local government. Submission of codes that show built results and "lessons learned" is encouraged.  The submittal deadline is March 31, 2011.  For details, go to http://www.formbasedcodes.org/call-submissions .

COLLINS CENTER SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2011 BEST PRACTICE AWARDS
The Best Practice Award recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals for their dynamic work in helping to create sustainable Florida.  Awards will be presented in several categories including Leadership, Small Business, Large Business, Non-Profit, Partnership, and Green Building.  The deadline for submitting a nomination is March 31, 2011.  More information is available at http://www.collinscenter.org/?page=2011SFBestPrac .

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February 9, 2011:  The APA Florida Sun Coast Section will host a tour of the Tampa Bay Mitigation Bank.  1.0 AICP CM credits are pending.  Go to www.suncoastplanning.org/aicp-cm-credits/ for more information.

February 16-17, 2011:  APA will hold an advanced training workshop on Sustainable Zoning and Development Controls in Ft. Lauderdale.  Earn 14 CM credits including law.  Register at http://www.planning.org/pts/2011/win/sustainablezoning.htm .

September 7-10, 2011:  Save the date for APA Florida's Annual Conference, to be held at the historic Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach.  Watch www.floridaplanning.org  for updates and for the call for presentations.

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February 11, 2011:  Reconnecting Lee County is among a number of groups hosting "Lee County in the Year 2035- Back to the Future?" in Fort Myers.  This workshop is free.  For more information or to RSVP, contact Angela Brooks at 800-226-0436 or abrooks@fowlerwhite.com .

February 16, 2011:  The Florida Section of ITE will be hosting a workshop on the new 2010 Highway Capacity Manual at the FDOT District 5 offices in Orlando.  For details and registration, go to http://www.floridasectionite.org/meeting.html .  The workshop is approved for AICP CM and PE PDH credit.  

February 22-24, 2011:  The Florida Chamber will hold its 27th Annual Growth Management, Energy, Climate Change and the Environment Short Course in Orlando.  AICP CM credits are pending.  Details are at http://www.floridaplanning.org/calendar/calendar_details.asp?EventID=1105 . 

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