The Economics of Development in Florida, Part II

Wednesday, February 17 from noon to 1:30

In a follow up to his popular 2020 webinar for 1000 Friends of Florida, Joe Minicozzi, AICP, will provide a refresher on assessing the economic impacts of development and sprawl, including the associated costs and ability of local governments (and taxpayers) to foot the bill.  He also will cover new topics including Transit Oriented Development, tax policy and more. Drawing on data from communities in Florida and beyond, Joe demonstrate how to understand the impact of development on a community’s economic health.  His case studies illuminate how cities and regions can better forecast fiscally sustainable development patterns, in the process protecting sensitive natural lands and waters.  He is the founder and principal of Urban3, a real estate economics firm that maps the financial health of built environments to inspire communities of all sizes to think differently about development, land use, and public policy.

This event has been approved for 1.5 professional certification credits for planners (AICP CM #9210811) and Florida Certified Environmental Health Professionals. 1000 Friends of Florida has applied for professional certification credits for Florida attorneys (CLE), Florida DBPR landscape architects, and Florida Certified Floodplain Managers but cannot guarantee that credits will be approved.

2021 Florida Legislative Update

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, noon to 1:30

The 2021 Florida Legislative Session, slated to start March 2, will have significant public policy impacts for planning, conservation, transportation, community design and other issues of concern to many Floridians. 1000 Friends President Paul Owens, Policy & Planning Director Jane West, Outreach Director Haley Busch, and Board Member Emeritus and Past Chairman Lester Abberger will discuss key bills and budget recommendations that are likely to be considered.

This event has been approved for 1.5 AICP CM LEGAL CREDITS for planners (#9209903), 2.0 CLE credits for Florida attorneys (#2009557N), 1.0 contact hours for Certified Environmental Health Professionals, and credits for Certified Floodplain Managers.  1000 Friends is applying for professional certification credits for Florida DBPR Landscape Architects but cannot guarantee they will be approved.

April Pending

2021 Florida Legislative Wrap Up

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, noon to 1:30

With the 2021 session slated to end on April 30, 1000 Friends President Paul Owens, Policy and Planning Director Jane West, Outreach Director Haley Busch, and Board Member Emeritus and Past Chairman Lester Abberger, will discuss key growth management, design, conservation and related bills including budget recommendations that passed and failed during the 2021 Florida Legislative Session, and implications for state and local governance and planning in Florida.

This event has been approved for 1.5 AICP CM LEGAL CREDITS for planners (#9209904), 2.0 CLE credits for Florida attorneys (# 2009559N), 1.0 contact hours for Certified Environmental Health Professionals, and credits for Certified Floodplain Managers.  1000 Friends is applying for professional certification credits for Florida DBPR Landscape Architects but cannot guarantee they will be approved.