Proposed Rule adoption – Rural Land Stewardship
The Department of Community Affairs’ Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for Rural Land Stewardship were published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on October 17, 2008. The Department will hold a hearing on the proposed rules in Tallahassee on November 14, 2008. See the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Rule 9J-11.023 and Rule 9J-11.026. |
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October is National Community Planning Month!
Celebrate the achievements of planning this October during the second annual National Community Planning Month. Each year APA and its members, chapters, divisions, and professional institute sponsor National Community Planning Month to raise the visibility of planning efforts in communities across the U.S., and throw a spotlight on the many residents, leaders, officials, and professionals who contribute to making great communities. This year’s sub-themes are: Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods; Greening Streets and Neighborhoods; and People Making Great Streets and Great Neighborhoods. Go to www.planning.org/ncpm to get tips on how you can incorporate National Community Planning Month into your local activities. |
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Get Prepared for the Florida Local Update of Census Addresses
During September and October the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research are conducting training workshops for the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program.
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Potential Candidates are needed for the APA Board of Directors and AICP Commission!
Candidate statements are due October 31, 2007.
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APA Florida ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
FAPA’s Annual Business Meeting will be held at 10:30 on Saturday morning, September 8, 2007 at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in conjunction with the FAPA Annual Conference. At that meeting, members will vote on FAPA’s 2008 operating documents: Strategic Operational Plan, Legislative Platform and Policies, and Budget. A budget narrative is provided to assist you with reviewing the budget. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to vote on these documents, a proxy is provided. You may use the proxy to cast your vote or you may delegate your vote to a conference attendee. Detailed instructions for using the proxy are provided on the form. |
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APA Announces Winners of High School Essay Contest
CHICAGO— Chelsea Garner of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, received an honorable mention in the American Planning Association’s 2006-2007 High School Essay Contest. She is a senior at Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach. [Details and the essay]
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO FAPA’S 2006 PROJECT AWARDS WINNERS!
Read article and visit links to their websites.
Also, 2006 Conference Presentations available online
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AICP Code of Ethics
Effective June 1, 2005, the new AICP Code of Ethics went into effect. This Code is a guide to the ethical conduct required of members of the American Institute of Certified Planners. The Code also aims at informing the public of the principles to which professional planners are committed. For more information, visit http://www.planning.org/ethics/
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FLORIDA'S FUTURE CORRIDORS INITIATIVE
This FDOT initiative requires the full attention of the planning community! If this initiative moves forward without the integration of local, regional, and state long-term plans and visions that determine where future growth should occur, then the permanent identification of these corridors over a 50 year planning horizon will in fact be that determining factor. Click here for a brief overview or go to the FDOT website for detailed information.
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FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2007 FLORIDA FOREVER GRANT APPLICATION CYCLE
Florida Communities Trust will open the 2007 Florida Forever grant application cycle on February 23, 2007. Approximately $66 million will be available this funding cycle for grants to local governments and non-profit environmental organizations to acquire land for conservation, open space and outdoor recreation purposes. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. (EST) on May 9, 2007. [Details]
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Announcing the
2007 Public Policy Workshop!
February 7, 2007 in Tallahassee
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VOTE ON PROPOSED BYLAWS: BALLOTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 5, 2007
The Executive Committee has been diligently working over the past two years to update FAPA’s bylaws. While most of the amendments can be considered housekeeping amendments, some major changes recommended by the Executive Committee include the creation of a new Chapter officer position of Vice President-Conference Services, adding the requirement for an independent financial audit in even years prior to each FAPA election and establishing special election requirements for president-elect vacancies. The Executive Committee believes that these amendments will benefit the chapter and we encourage your support. Please review the amendments and vote accordingly. A Bylaws ballot and mailing envelope will be provided in the November/December issue of Florida Planning. Please carefully follow the directions for filling out the ballot AND the envelope to ensure your vote is counted!
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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. Communities don't just happen — they take hard work, foresight, and commitment. 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 www.planning.org/ncpm/
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APA Florida ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
FAPA’s Annual Business Meeting will be held at 10:15 on Saturday morning, September 30, 2006 at the Marco Island Marriott in conjunction with the FAPA Annual Conference. At that meeting, members will vote on FAPA’s 2007 operating documents: Strategic Operational Plan, Legislative Platform and Policies, and Budget. A budget narrative is provided to assist you with reviewing the budget. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to vote on these documents, a proxy is provided. You may use the proxy to cast your vote or you may delegate your vote to a conference attendee. Detailed instructions for using the proxy are provided on the form.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PLANNING SERVICES
The Town of Indialantic, Florida is requesting proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide planning services on an on-going basis for the Town. Six copies of the proposal should be directed to the attention of Laura J. Eaton, CMC, Town Clerk, 216 Fifth Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903, telephone number (321) 723-2242. A more detailed overview can be obtained from the Town’s website at www.indialantic.com or call the number above. Proposals are to be received no later than 4:30 pm, Thursday, August 31, 2006.
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City of Destin Capital Improvements Plan
The City of Destin, Florida is currently accepting sealed Proposals for Conceptual Planning and Design, and Engineering Design Services for Capital Improvements in the Harbor Community Redevelopment Area. RFP# CRA-06-04. Sealed proposals must be received by the City of Destin no later than 2:30 p.m. c.s.t, August 31, 2006. [Details]
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City of Temple Terrace (RFQ)
The City of Temple Terrace, Florida, located adjacent and on the northeast side of Tampa, is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) response from Master Developers with experience in New Urbanist downtown redevelopment. The City is seeking a master development partner to help finance, build, and substantially own a New Urbanist Town Center on 35.5 acres of prime, commercial real estate in the City’s central business district. Deadline September 15, 2006
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Finding of Necessity Study-Westside Area
The City of Pensacola is seeking to retain a firm or team to conduct a Finding of Necessity Study to confirm slum or blight conditions, as defined by Section 163 of the Florida Statutes, in the Westside Neighborhoods Area (Westside Area) of the City of Pensacola. The consultant will thoroughly examine and analyze data and conditions required by Florida Statute governing community redevelopment areas. The study report will recommend the boundaries of any area or areas confirmed as meeting slum or blight criteria and deemed appropriate for designation as CRA and TIF districts.
Estimates of TIF revenues to be generated within each recommended CRA/TIF district will also be provided in the report. Upon City Council authorization, the selected firm may be engaged to assist City staff with the preparation of a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Plan as Phase II of the contract. Complete information on this project may be downloaded from the City's website then click on bid no: 06-071 or download pdf, or by calling M. Helen Gibson, Community Development Department at 850/436-5650 or fax request to 820/595-1143. Deadline for submittals is July 6, 2006, 2:30 P.M.
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RFP Announcement: Comprehensive Plan Rewrite
The Town of Oakland is seeking to retain a firm or team to assist the Town in preparing an update and re-write to the Town of Oakland Comprehensive Plan. The objectives for this update are: To rewrite the Town’s Comprehensive Policy Plan based upon updated data and analysis; to meet the requirements of the State’s Growth Management law, Chapter 163 FS, as amended in SB 360, but not limited to, schools, water supply, transportation, capital improvements, proportionate share, and community vision; to meet the requirements of the State’s Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act, Chapter 369 FS, as enacted in SB 1214 including, but not limited to, wastewater and potable water facility plans, stormwater management plan, septic tank plan, and land use strategies; to provide a Master Land Use Plan for the Oakland Avenue/Tubb Street Corridor. Complete information on this project may be downloaded from the Town’s website at www.oaktownusa.com or by calling Roland Magyar, Planning Director at 407/656-1117 ext. 12 or fax request at 407/656-2490. Deadlines for submittals are June 16, 2006.
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2006 FAPA Member Satisfaction Survey
Thank you for participating in FAPA's 2006 Member Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback provides input to those of us serving on FAPA's Executive Committee, as we prepare to review and make recommendations to you for amending FAPA's Strategic Operational Plan and Budget for 2006-2007.
Your response to this 28 question survey helps set the direction for the organization. Thank you for taking the time to complete it.
Sincerely,
Valerie Hubbard, AICP
President
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RFP/RFQ Announcement
The City of Dunedin, Florida will accept proposals from qualified architectural consulting firms for the preparation and submittal of architectural renderings and guidelines to effectively serve as a guide for future new, redevelopment or infill construction occurring throughout the City. Architectural styles shall be indicative of those used in New Traditional and/or New Urbanism planned and developed communities constructed within the last 10 years. Actual style shall focus on coastal and sea side elements prevalent within the City of Dunedin. The full RFP is posted to www.demandstar.com and the submission deadline is 2:00 p.m. on April 18, 2006.
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RFP/RFQ Announcement
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
PROJECT: City of Temple Terrace, Florida
Zoning and Land Development Code Update
RFQ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 21, 2006, 4:00 PM
City Website - www.templeterrace.com
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RFP/RFQ Announcement
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Volusia County, Florida is soliciting the services of consultant firms or qualified individuals to create a Public Schools Facility Element, amend Capital Improvement Elements, and amend Intergovernmental Cooperation Elements for Volusia County, the School Board of Volusia County, and applicable municipalities. Amendments must be consistent with the Florida Legislature’s 2005 growth management law (SB 360). Complete information on this important and challenging project is available on the Volusia County School District’s website and/or Request for Proposal information. The project number is RFP#C675. The submission deadline is April 17, 2006.
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RFP Announcement - Charlotte County
Murdock Village Redevelopment Initiative - Sale and Disposition of Real Property. Deadline February 23
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR
January 25, 2006
This year’s agenda will include a panel on two significant Supreme Court decisions, Kelo v. City of New London and Lingle v. Chevron; the work of the Coastal High Hazard Study Committee; and of course, SB 360 and its potential for a glitch bill. Registration and Agenda
Think federal policy doesn't affect your work? Think again.
Every day, legislators and officials in Washington, D.C., make decisions that affect your plans. Come to National APA's 2006 Legislative & Policy Conference January 29–30 to find out what they're up to. Then, attend Planners Day on Capitol Hill January 31 to meet with legislators and let them know what your community needs. [Details and Registration]
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DCA ISSUES AN INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE
The Florida Department of Community Affairs has issued an Invitation to Negotiate to seek a consultant for transportation, capital facilities planning, and visioning services related to the implementation of Senate Bill 360. The submission Extended to November 4 .
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Download a General Planning Consultant RFQ
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission requires general planning consultant services in connection with various planning activities and is creating a list of qualified general planning consultant service providers. |
Public Facilities, Capital Improvements and Operations Plan RFP
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District requests proposals from qualified individuals or companies for the preparation of a Public Facilities, Capital Improvements and Operations Plan (the Plan) for the District.
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2005 Project Awards Program
Florida APA is pleased to announce the opening of its 2005 Project Awards Program application cycle. This program provides FAPA the opportunity to recognize outstanding planning projects in the State of Florida at its annual conference. Deadline: Monday, June 20! |
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Florida Space Authority Business Opportunity
www.floridaspaceauthority.com
(“Notices/Solicitations”) to view a complete solicitation for consulting services to prepare a development strategy for the International Space Research Park. Deadline is May 21, 2005. |
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HOUSING RFP FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY
With the devastation to Charlotte County’s housing stock, the Community Development Department is sending out a request for proposal to perform a Housing Study. Those interested parties are requested to go to this website . The Request for Quotation number is 2005000250. That opens up a spreadsheet of all the County’s current solicitations. Locate document # 052502 for additional information. The closing date will be May 13, 2005. |
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Florida Communities Trust announces opening of
Florida Forever Application Cycle
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Communities Trust (FCT) has opened the fifth Florida Forever application cycle. Approximately $66,000,000 (unless otherwise allocated by the Legislature) will be available this funding cycle for grants to local governments and nonprofit environmental organizations to acquire land for conservation, open space and outdoor recreation purposes. The deadline for submitting applications to FCT is 6:00 pm (EDT), May 5, 2005. For a copy of the NEW grant application form (FCT-3) or more information about the program, please visit the FCT website. |
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 Request
for Proposal (pdf)
Update of the Recreation and open space element of the FLAGLER COUNTY Comprehensive
Plan.
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Growth
Management Workshops
Escalating concerns about our population growth, traffic congestion,
loss of farmland, urban sprawl, and a staggering infrastructure deficit
have led Senator Michael S. “Mike” Bennett to hold a series
of public growth management workshops around the state. |
2005
Public Policy Workshop
February 16, 2005
The Capital Area Section and the Florida Chapter, APA and the Apalachee Chapter,
FPZA, are pleased to announce their 2005 Public Policy Workshop. The objective
of this workshop is to educate and inform members about key policy issues
that are expected to be addressed by the Florida Legislature, which may have
an impact on planning and the planning profession. |
 Legislative
Update
FAPA continues to work proactively with the Department of Community Affairs
and other stakeholders as proposals for growth management reform move forward.
Various new documents, as well as background information are available
now on the Legislative page.
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2004
Project Award Winners! (pdf)
View the PowerPoint presentation of this years' award winners. |
 Request
for Qualifications
Master Developer
Downtown Redevelopment
City of Temple Terrace, Florida |
Proxy
Voting Form & Instructions (pdf)
In the August issue of Florida Planning, there were several items proposed
for action at the annual membership business meeting scheduled for 3:45
p.m., Thursday, October 14. These will be presented and voted on by the
members at the annual membership meeting either as is or with amendments.
For those members who are unable to attend the annual meeting but who wish
to vote on these items, a proxy system has been created.
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Legislative Report has been posted, summarizing bills that were being
followed this session. |
APA Florida
Receives 43 New AICP Members
Congratulations to all those Florida Chapter members passed the most recent
AICP examination held in May! |
Report on Conserving
Natural Areas
The Florida Office of the Defenders of Wildlife recently released, Investing
in Nature: The Economic Benefits of Conserving Natural Areas in Northeast
Florida. This public outreach booklet resulted from a more technical
analysis by Drs. Clyde Kiker and Alan Hodges at the University of Florida
on the economic value of natural lands in northeast Florida. It is designed
to inspire local land use planners and land use decision-makers to conserve
a system of natural lands in this rapidly urbanizing region of Florida, as
well as other areas of the country. For further information or a copy of
the report, including a 10 minute video, contact Laurie Macdonald at (727)
823-3888 or send an email to lMacdonald@Defenders.Org. |
CALL
FOR PRESENTATIONS (MS Word)
Do you have a great project or planning approach that you would like to share
with your colleagues? Presentation proposals for the October 13-16, 2004
FAPA Conference at the Hilton University of Florida Hotel & Conference
Center are due by April 5, 2004.
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Login to view and discuss
FAPA’s position statement on
the proposed constitutional amendment regarding comprehensive land
use planning, as approved by the FAPA Executive Committee on October
3, 2003.
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Congratulations
to FAPA’s Project Award Winners
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Decision-Making for Florida's
Future
APA Florida 2004 LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP
Make plans NOW to attend FAPA's Legislative Workshop, February 18-19, 2004,
in Tallahassee.
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from the President regarding National APA and AICP nominations, candidacies,
and elections. |
Growth Management White Papers
Online
The your professional organization has developed a series of white papers
that lays the groundwork for much needed new growth management legislation. |
WARNING: PayPal Hoax.
An email has been circulating the web requesting you update your credit
card information at PayPal - Don't do it! Details
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2003 Annual Conference in Palm
Beach
September 3-6, 2003 |
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THANK YOU
for making it a
GREAT Conference!
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