(Closed) Public Comments for Forward Pinellas’s Public Participation Plan
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The Downtown St. Petersburg Mobility Study Identifies Project Priorities for Consideration
By Christina Mendoza, AICP As one of Florida’s most unique and vibrant communities, demand for office, housing and services in downtown St. Petersburg, or DTSP, continues to grow. At the…
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Forward Pinellas and Pinellas County Launch Urban Design Services Pilot Program
By Nousheen Rahman Forward Pinellas and the Pinellas County Department of Housing & Community Development have partnered to develop an Urban Design Services Pilot Program for 2022-2023. Urban design encompasses…
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Staying Above Water: Housing Affordability and Resiliency
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…
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Forward Pinellas works to restart Ferry service in Pinellas County
By Christina Mendoza, AICP Home to world-renowned beaches, incredible marine life, and beautiful amenities, with more than 15 million visitors each year, Pinellas County is truly known as a waterfront…
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The Pinellas Trail – Is perception reality, and what can we do about it?
By Alex Burns, USF Intern People are getting outdoors and enjoying the trails more than ever before. About two million residents and visitors enjoyed the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in…
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New state laws will impact local communities
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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Forward Pinellas Completes Equity Assessment – But the Work Has Just Begun
Forward Pinellas Board adopted the Equity Assessment Action Plan on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in an effort to ensure all work at Forward Pinellas is inclusive and results in equitable outcomes for our entire community. Launched in 2020, the Equity Assessment began identifying our community needs and opportunities to help remove existing barriers to transportation, jobs, education, housing that’s affordable and other resources.
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Forward Pinellas Celebrates Florida Bike Month
By Chelsea Favero, AICP In my family, riding bikes is a big part of our lives and we take it seriously. Growing up, my siblings and I were encouraged to…
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Pinellas Population Hits New Heights
By Jared Austin Attend any planning-related meeting and I guarantee someone will say the phrase “growth and redevelopment.” Whether it’s the gorgeous sunshine, incredible amenities, or the vibrant communities, we…
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Florida Legislature debates key legislation this session
By Linda Fisher, AICP The 2022 Florida Legislative Session started on January 11 and although more than 3,500 bills have been filed, fewer than 100 bills will most likely become…
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Who cares about industrial land?
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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