Michael Wallwork Lecture
Design Institute Keynote Speaker
Please join us at 7 pm on November 2, 2006 on Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Campus to hear Michael Wallwork, internationally recognized traffic engineer and transit designer, give a free lecture titled, "Transportation & Sense of Place – How to Have Both."
Mr. Wallwork has more than 31 years experience in traffic engineering and transit design. He is highly regarded for his expertise in roundabout design, traffic calming, transportation design and training courses in these areas. Being from Down Under, he has a unique perspective on transportation planning and the creation of people friendly cities. Alternate Street Design, Mr. Wallwork’s company, is located in Orange Park, Florida.
This free event will begin with refreshments at 6:00 and the lecture at 7:00 in the Jupiter Campus Auditorium of Florida Atlantic University. [Directions]
4th Annual Redevelopment Program
The ABCs of Dealing with CRAs: Working in the Post-Kelo Environment
Thursday, November 9, 2006
7:45a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84
Davie, FL
This year many of the basic “rules of the game” about how to implement effective public/private partnerships for redevelopment have changed. The reason is the 2006 Florida legislation restricting the use of eminent domain. This legislation is in response to the backlash from the U.S. Supreme Court case of Kelo v. City of New London.
This year’s redevelopment series program focuses not only on the changes but also on how effective public/partnerships and land acquisition must now be done. Speakers include some of the best private and public sector practitioners from across the state. Whether you plan, regulate, consult or build in a redevelopment context, this program will provide valuable insight into the current politics and economics of working with Community Redevelopment Agencies. This event feature’s our own Frank Schnidman, and nationally and internationally known redevelopment expert.
For more information, see http://www.seflorida.uli.org/events06/Redev/4thAnnualRedev..htm
Wednesday Lecture Series Upcoming Lectures
FAPS 2006-2007 PRESENTS THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES
“SOUTH FLORIDA: IN THE MIX”
Bound by the Everglades on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, we are faced with many problems in the region. Hurricanes, the lack of multicultural community planning, suburban sprawl, overwhelmed transportation infrastructures, growing disparity between the have and have-nots, a large aging populations, projected growth of 3 million more people over the next ten years, unique ecosystem, Brownfields, and a tourist hot spot…….Welcome to South Florida!
The issues facing planners in South Florida are both exciting opportunities and overwhelming obstacles. The Board Members of the Florida Atlantic Planning Society have embraced the concept that planning in South Florida is like no other. As such, FAPS is excited to present a Wednesday Night Lecture series that reflects the unique concerns that planners in this region are faced with.
“South Florida: In the Mix”
FAPS invites current and future planners, as well as other members of the community, to learn about and discuss the variety of planning topics that make South Florida an exciting place to live and grow. Throughout this lecture series, these issues will be specifically related to South Florida. The concept is to discuss the individual components that make up an effective plan. We must stop thinking one-dimensionally and start thinking about the region as a sum of its parts. We have decided to cover the topics that have and are continuing to shape our region. By the end of the series, the idea is to formulate a concept on how to achieve the ultimate goal – better planning in South Florida. Please join FAPS throughout the next few months at our upcoming lectures to learn what you can to do make a difference.
SAVE THE DATES:
November 15, 2006 – Emergency Management Planning
The speaker is Robert Humple of Broward County. He will discuss the application of GIS for Emergency Management for both South Florida and the Gulf Coast.
January 16, 2007 – Environmental Planning
February 14, 2007 – Multi-cultural & Community Planning
March 21, 2007 – Development & Redevelopment
April 11, 2007 – Sustainability and Growth Management
Developing New Urban Communities
Seaside, FL
December 7-9, 2006
Seminar Focus:
The Seaside Institute’s upcoming seminar, 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.
We will study projects ranging from resort communities and public private initiatives to developments using production building. The seminar will focus on 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 Watercolor, Alys Beach and a tour of Seaside with Town Founder Robert Davis. Participants are also encouraged to take part in question and answer sessions with the faculty.
This is the perfect opportunity to advance your knowledge of the New Urbanism, explore a few of the unique developments along Florida’s Emerald Coast and realize lessons learned from other successful communities around the country. You will take back the skills needed to help transform your cities, towns and neighborhoods.
For more information, see http://www.theseasideinstitute.org/net/content/item.aspx?s=44618.0.79.7801
SAVE THE DATE!
CNU Florida’s Third Statewide Conference
Rollins College, Winter Park
January 18 - 19, 2007
Two days of debate and discussion.
TOPICS
Concurrency and the New Urbanism; Implications of Senate Bill 360 and pay as you go; Walking through the “Green Book;” Miami 21; Towns, Villages and the Countryside; Statewide regional policies; Why the TND backlash and effective remedies; and Florida in the context of the Long Emergency
Check our website for information
www.cnuflorida.org
or call Wynsum Hatton 772-221-4060
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The Florida Public Officials Design Institute at Abacoa, dedicated to improving South Florida communities by offering training in smart growth and design, will host its eighth session in Jupiter, Florida, on November 2nd & 3rd, 2006. Four public officials will learn first hand how to apply sound design principles to their cities, based upon the projects they have selected. November's session will include the communities of the City of Ft. Pierce, Indian River County, Town of Jupiter and Town of Sewall's Point.
The coastal program at CUES has received two grants, the first from the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $134,000 to continue its work on the Economics of Beaches with Dr. William Stronge. The second grant for $180,000 is shared with the South Florida Regional Planning Council for implementation of the Monroe County Strategic Management Plan that the Planning Council and CUES completed last year. CUES will collaborate with the Council on a Marina Siting Plan and a Working Waterfronts Preservation Master Plan, as well as lead the development of Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan changes for Monroe County. The research is part of an effort to address waterfront redevelopment issues and preservation of marine facilities in Monroe County. For more information on the projects, contact Dr. Lenore Alpert, principal investigator, at 954-762-5268, 
Jim Murley, Director, served as a panelist at the “Cultivating Creative Communities: Local SolutionsàGlobal Success” Conference in Charlotte, NC on October 25. His presentation, part of a panel entitled, “Regional Visions that Work,” focused on the Center’s work on the