Florida Planning Magazine | Winter 2018

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FLORIDA PLANNING A Publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association

Winter 2018

www.floridaplanning.org

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By Christine D

rk Sanford’s Paw Pa Village is Quite

Shortly after Sanford was incorporated in 1877, Henry Shelton Sanford hired E.R. Trafford to draw a plat of the new city. The city was laid out on a grid with land set aside for churches, schools, and parks. Five of the original park sites dating to 1877 still exist today, one of which is now the site of Paw Park of Historic Sanford. The historic park became an off-leash dog park in 2000, due to a citizen led effort. The park quickly became one of the most utilized in the city. Due to its popularity, by 2013 the Sanford City Commission

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OTHER FEATURES

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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2018 Call For Presentations

7

Downtown West Palm Beach

10

Community Art Downtown Pensacola

13

Blending Creativity With Function

15

APA Florida Circut Rider Series

16

Planning an Artistic Community in 9 Steps

19

Public Art with a Civic Purpose

21

Crosswalk Beautification Benefits

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President’s Message - p. 3 Member Spotlight Q&A - p. 29 APA Working for You - p. 30

Casselberry In Memoriam - p. 31 Mosaic Mural Planners on the Move - p. 32 at City Hall

Consultants Directory - p. 33 Events - back page

The Florida Chapter of APA provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating excellence in planning, providing professional development for its members, and working to protect and enhance the natural and built environments.


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