Press Release Archive
All currently published and previously published press releases of the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission
Planning Commission Seeks Citizen Input on Changes to Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan
In a major effort to educate citizens on the Comprehensive Plan and also give them the opportunity to comment on proposed changes, Planning Commission staff will hold a series of four “Open House Dates” in June and July.
Notice of Planning Commission Staff Workshop
Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission Staff Workshop with Planning Commissioners
Residents Loud and Clear on Growth and Transportation in the County
For the fifth consecutive year, the Planning Commission conducted an annual Quality of Life Survey in Hillsborough County.
Planning Commission adopts resolution supporting rail transit
Tampa, FL (November 21) - A standing room only crowd watched as the Planning Commission adopted a resolution in support of rail transit and its continued coordination with development, growth and future land use.
Hillsborough County MPO Recognized by Suncoast Planners at Annual Dinner
Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) received an Award of Merit for its Livable Roadways Guidelines from the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida American Planning Association.
Hillsborough County MPO Recognized by Suncoast Planners at Annual Dinner
Tampa, FL (November 3, 2006) - The Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) received an Award of Merit for its Livable Roadways Guidelines from the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida American Planning Association. The award was presented
National Community Planning Month Comes to Close with Celebration of People Making Great Communities
People Making Great Communities
Planning Commission Recognizes National Community Planning Month with Proclamation
Hillsborough County Planning Commission signs a proclamation recognizing October as Community Planning Month in Hillsborough County. Tampa, FL (October 9, 2006) – Today the Hillsborough County Planning Commission signed a proclamation recognizing October as Community Planning Month in Hillsborough County . The proclamation coincides with the inaugural National Community Planning Month, sponsored by the American Planning Association which strives to recognize the positive impacts planners have on America ’s communities.
New Blue Book Offers Hillsborough County Data in One Convenient Source
Second issue of The Blue Book, a “go to” compilation of demographic and economic data for Hillsborough County now available.
Comprehensive Plan Update for Unincorporated Hillsborough County: Planning Commission to Hold a Series of Workshops
The review process for EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments in unincorporated Hillsborough County is underway.
State’s Okay Advances Comprehensive Plan Update of 3 Cities
DCA has recently found EARs for each of the three municipalities to be “sufficient.”
Foster Appointed to Serve Remainder of Beeler’s Term on Planning Commission
At its August 24 meeting, Tampa City Council appointed David Foster to serve the remainder of James Beeler’s term on the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission. The appointment is for approximately one year and expires in September 2007.
2006 Population and Housing Estimates Released
Since 2005, Hillsborough County has grown by 34,210 residents, according to the 2006 Population and Housing Estimates report released today by the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission. This is the sixth annual small area estimates since the Census 2000 count.
Planning Commission Adopts “Green” Resolution
Planning Commission encourages local governments to incorporate water and energy conservation policies in their day to day decisions.
