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Partners In Planning Newsletter
Up one levelThe current published issue of the Partners In Planning Newsletter, a publication of the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission.
Executive Directors Message
Message from Planning Commission Executive Director Robert B. Hunter, FAICP
Reality Comes Knocking. Could This Mean the End of Sprawl?
Experts agree that the American housing market is changing. Some believe the housing bust will lead to the end of sprawl.
Is Bigger Better?
Recent studies on happiness show that our desire for bigger homes on large lots is woven into our genes. The problem is our need for big might be hurting us.
Sprawl and Health
In dozens of studies, scientists have linked sprawl with many health epidemics facing our nation.
Complete Streets Emerge
A growing movement is taking place to create roadways which accomodate all travelers: automobiles, pedestrians, bicyclist and transit.
Quick Reference Guide to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Transit-Oriented Development is a growing trend in creating vibrant, livable communities.
White Collar, Blue Collar - Green Collar?
As "green" industries continue to expand, a new term in job categories has emerged. Green collar jobs are quickly becoming a large sector of the US economy.
26th Annual Community Design Awards
Plan on attending the 26th Annual Community Design Awards on April 3 at TECO Plaza and Tampa Theatre.
Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City Plan Updates Continue
The Cities Planning Team is in the final year of a multi-year planning effort to update the long-range comprehensive plans which guide the future for the Cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. Each plan is tailored to the unique circumstances of each city, and the topics citizens said were the most critical ones facing their future. Additionally, each plan contains requirements mandated by State law.
Message from the Executive Director
Message from Planning Commission Executive Director Robert B. Hunter, FAICP
I-4 Corridor Study Begins
Community Open Houses and Workshops are now underway to evaluate the development potential along the I-4 corridor.
Residents Still LOUD and CLEAR on Growth and Transportation in the County
For the sixth consecutive year, the Planning Commission conducted an annual Quality of Life Survey in Hillsborough County. Citizens evaluated eighteen quality of life factors based on their perception of that factor compared to last year.
Update to Hillsborough’s Comprehensive Plan Complete
Three years of hard work has come to completion with the Board of County Commissioners adoption of the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough County.
Limit Your Environmental Footprint
Going "Green" is red-hot these days, but are you really in the know? How big is the human footprint we stamp on the planet, with the little steps we take every day? What steps can we take to reduce our individual footprints?
Who’s Ready to Pay $6 Gallon for Gasoline?
Increasing gas prices and falling home values bring changes.
Greater Palm River Area Community Plan Adopted
The Board of County Commissioners recently adopted the Greater Plam River Area Community Plan. Seven themes emerged and were used in developing the plan's goals and strategies.
Planning for the Creative Class
Today's younger workers seek out cities with a sense of place and which allow them to socialize and expand their knowledge of the world.
Planning Commission Introduces SNAPSHOTS
Snapshots is the Planning Commission's online publication devoted to data and trends.