http://www.theplanningcommission.org The current published issue of the Partners In Planning Newsletter, a publication of the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission. daily 1 2007-06-07T18:36:20Z http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/executive-directors-message.html Message from Planning Commission Executive Director Robert B. Hunter, FAICP No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-12T15:41:03Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/will-2008-bring-the-end-of-sprawl.html Experts agree that the American housing market is changing. Some believe the housing bust will lead to the end of sprawl. No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-13T10:31:50Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/is-bigger-better.html 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. No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-13T10:35:01Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/sprawl-and-health.html In dozens of studies, scientists have linked sprawl with many health epidemics facing our nation. No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-12T15:41:04Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/complete-streets-emerge.html A growing movement is taking place to create roadways which accomodate all travelers: automobiles, pedestrians, bicyclist and transit. No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-13T10:31:10Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/quick-reference-guide-to-transit-oriented-development-tod.html Transit-Oriented Development is a growing trend in creating vibrant, livable communities. No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-13T10:35:58Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/winter-2008-partners-in-planning/white-collar-blue-collar-green-collar.html 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. No publisher lacollaa 2008-02-13T10:38:00Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/community-design-awards-april-3/26th-annual-community-design-awards.html Plan on attending the 26th Annual Community Design Awards on April 3 at TECO Plaza and Tampa Theatre. No publisher lacollaa 2008-03-19T12:44:34Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008 No publisher lacollaa 2008-06-25T14:07:28Z Newsletter Issue http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008/tampa-temple-terrac-and-plant-city-plan-updates.html 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. No publisher lacollaa 2008-06-25T14:07:28Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008/message-for-the-executive-director.html Message from Planning Commission Executive Director Robert B. Hunter, FAICP No publisher lacollaa 2008-06-26T09:00:21Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008/i-4-economic-development-corridor-study-underway.html Community Open Houses and Workshops are now underway to evaluate the development potential along the I-4 corridor. No publisher lacollaa 2008-06-26T14:12:57Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008/residents-still-loud-and-clear-on-growth-and-transportation-in-the-county.html 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. No publisher lacollaa 2008-06-25T14:07:28Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008/update-to-hillsborough2019s-comprehensive-plan-complete.html 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. No publisher lacollaa 2008-06-25T14:07:28Z Newsletter Item http://www.theplanningcommission.org/newsletter/year/issues-in-2008/partners-in-planning-summer-2008/limit-your-environmental-footprint.html 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? 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