FLORIDA PLANNING A Publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
Summer 2017
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he notion of sharing is being expanded beyond cars, bikes, vacation spots and workspaces to now include our neighborhoods. The movement, known as cohousing, began in the 1970s in Demark as a resident-driven housing model and has now made its way to Florida. These communities attract residents who want to interact with their neighbors and who want to reduce their impact on the land. The design of the community blends both the public and private realms by providing privately owned homes and centralized shared facilities, such as a common house with kitchen and dining facilities allowing for shared meals. Yet, common houses can also provide office space, guest lodging, childcare and a tool/lawn equipment shop if residents decide. Cohousing is attractive to a range of potential residents – from the elderly who wish to age in place as their mobility and needs change to young, busy families who enjoy added support and amenities – and offers a great opportunity to create an intergenerational neighborhood.
COHOUSING takes shape in Gainesville By Michelle Heinrich, AICP
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Growing Together
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Short-Term Vacation Rentals Regulations
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Florida’s Bikeshare Network
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Ridesharing as a Solution to Public Transit Woes
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Millennials: Sharing Economies and its Implications on Long-Term Planning
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Proposed APA Florida ByLaw Changes
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2017 Great Places in Florida Nominations Now Open
President’s Message - p. 3 2017 Conference Update - p. 16 Call for Volunteers - p. 17 Planner Q&A - p. 20 Planners on the Move - p. 22 Law Case Update - p. 24 Consultants Directory - p. 26 Events - back page
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