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Staying Above Water: Housing Affordability and Resiliency

Planning for the futureBy Linda FisherMay 13, 2022Leave a comment

By Linda Fisher, AICP It’s no secret that housing costs in Tampa Bay have soared in the last few years. Everywhere, it seems, people are struggling to find housing wherever…

New state laws will impact local communities

How We Develop, News, Pinellas, Planning for the futureBy Linda FisherApril 12, 2022Leave a comment

By Linda Fisher, AICP The 2022 Florida Legislative Session ended on March 14. While it received the most attention for a handful of bills dealing with controversial topics such as…

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Who cares about industrial land?

Economic Development, How We Develop, Planning for the future, PrioritiesBy Linda FisherFebruary 8, 2022Leave a comment

By Linda Fisher, AICP When you hear the words “industrial land,” what do you think of? If the words conjure up images of smokestacks and noisy factories, think again. In…

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Who decides for your community? State law vs. local regulation

Pinellas, Planning for the future, PrioritiesBy Linda FisherMay 24, 2021Leave a comment

By Linda Fisher   Who decides whether the house next door to yours can be used as an Airbnb? Or a home-based business? Or whether a new house needs to…

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Proposed Law Would Put Pedestrians At Risk

Planning for the future, PrioritiesBy Linda FisherMarch 29, 20212 Comments

Florida is in the middle of its legislative session for 2021, which ends on April 30. During this time each year, state lawmakers debate whether to pass bills that could…

The rising tide: Adapting our coastal communities to a changing climate

Blog, Planning for the futureBy Linda FisherFebruary 28, 20181 Comment

Pinellas County is regarded by many—justifiably—as a coastal paradise. But last year’s run-in with Hurricane Irma reminded us all that life on the coast has its dangers, too. With global…

New report offers snapshot of transportation in Pinellas County

Blog, Planning for the futureBy Linda FisherNovember 30, 20173 Comments

Is traffic congestion getting better or worse in Pinellas County? How many people are using the Pinellas Trail? Are the streets getting safer for pedestrians? If you’ve ever asked questions…

City of Seminole Recreation Center creates arts program for the digital age

Blog, Planning for the futureBy Linda FisherOctober 31, 2016Leave a comment

It’s Saturday morning, and Michael Lyman is teaching a class on creating graphic novels. He gestures at a screen filled with giant comic-book panels, pointing to one showing soldiers marching…

Urban Evolution in St. Petersburg

Blog, Corridor ProfilesBy Linda FisherOctober 22, 20153 Comments

4th Avenue South traces the history of St. Petersburg, and foretells its future.

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