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1000 Friends of Florida promotes healthy urban and natural places by wise management of growth and change. We educate, advocate, negotiate and, when necessary, litigate to protect our high quality of life. We help citizens have the technical knowledge and access needed to ensure that public and private decisions lead to livable communities. Our planners, attorneys and community activists work to protect natural areas, fight urban sprawl, promote sensible development patterns, and provide affordable housing. Above all, we strive to give citizens the tools to keep Florida's communities livable. Founded in 1986, 1000 Friends of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization.
 

2008 Legislative Wrap Up May 8, 2008

Florida Forever Passes May 5, 2008

1000 Friends Supports Citizen Bill of Rights February 13, 2008

Weeki Wachee Closer to Becoming State Park February 19, 2008

Growing Cooler: National Study on Relationship Between Smart Growth and Climate Change September 2007

Florida Community Land Trust Blog

Conservation Visioning--A New Brochure from the Trust for Public Land (September 2007)

Concerns Regarding the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority Posted May 9

Coastal Protection Needs and Strategies-- Interview with Charles Pattison, Gary Appelson, and Laura Geselbracht Posted April 18.

1000 Friends and FWF Raise Concerns about Northwest Florida Transportation Authority's Proposed Master Plan March 9, 2007

1000 Friends and Southwest Florida Conservancy Comment on Charlotte County's Transfer of Development Units Program March 2007

Former EPA Secretary Browner, DCA Secretary Tom Pelham and others speak on issues facing Florida Posted February 26, 2007

1000 Friends Comments on FDOT's Future Corridors Action Plan Posted February 13, 2007

Florida Photographers in Focus Posted January 2006


ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Land Use and Water Supply Planning in Florida

New Ichetucknee Working Group Web Site - www.Ichetucknee.info

Downtowns & Small Towns

Looking for Affordable Housing?

Renewable Power for the Sunshine State

EPA Smart Growth Publications

 

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Phone: 850.222.6277
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IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS:

2006 Annual Report

Working to Sustain Florida's Rural and Natural Lands: A Call to Action October 23, 2007.

Florida 2060 and UCF Alternative Future for Florida in 2060

Disaster Planning for Florida's Historic Resources, With Case Studies NOTE: large pdf file

Creating Inclusive Communties In Florida: A Guidebook for Local Elected Officials and Staff on Avoiding and Overcoming the Not In My Backyard Syndrome

Community Stewardship I: A Citizen's Guide to Participating in Florida's Growth Management Process

Community Stewardship II: A Citizen's Guide to the Nuts and Bolts of Florida's Growth Management Process

Solving Water Pollution Problems in the Wakulla Springshed

Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practices (2002)

WILDLIFE PROJECT - Wildlife Habitat Planning, Design Features and Best Management Practices for Florida Communities and Landowners -- Visit the Website & Creature of Habitat BLOG -Offer Feedback

Transportation Planning - Includes Sarasota Workshop Info