Forward Pinellas provides a countywide forum for land use and transportation planning, where representatives of all 25 local governments come together to address common issues. Together we’re able to learn from the experiences and practices of many different jurisdictions, helping to shape the way Pinellas County redevelops.
Through the Knowledge Exchange Series, we focus these efforts on exploring emerging planning topics, highlighting best practices that are taking place in the communities of Pinellas County. For each topic we provide research, case studies, example regulations, presentations, and video interviews with planning staff and stakeholders, creating a toolkit that can be used by any interested local government.
Explore how communities across Florida and the Gulf Coast have recovered from major hurricanes over the past two decades. Through research, interviews, and case studies, this series identifies key recovery strategies, funding sources, and planning approaches that can strengthen local resilience.
Bicycle parking helps promote sustainable transportation, addresses issues of transportation, and promotes health and well-being.
What is Micromobility? Micromobility transportation is the subject of the most recent Knowledge Exchange Series (KES) topic. “Micromobility” generally refers to a range of lightweight transportation devices operating at low speeds, typically up to 15 mph. These include electric bicycles as well as electric skateboards and scooters, and micromobility share…
Have you ever been to a city where you can easily travel without an automobile? Where transitioning from walking, or perhaps biking, to transit is seamless, efficient, and enjoyable? Where a connected transportation network allows you to easily get to work, restaurants, retail and recreation?
The term “agriculture” conjures up an image of open land for growing crops or grazing livestock. But in an urban environment where land is at a premium, farming comes in many other creative forms. Gardens in residential front yards, rooftop greenhouses, community gardens on vacant lots, backyard chickens and beehives…the…
The Tampa Bay housing market is currently underserved in providing affordable housing options for residents, and that trend is expected to grow. One solution may be to provide a greater variety of housing types that can accommodate more people without changing the character of existing neighborhoods.
Microbreweries (and related uses like brewpubs, micro-distilleries and micro-wineries) are becoming increasingly popular in Pinellas County and around the country. These businesses gravitate toward compact, walkable downtowns and town centers, creating attractive destinations that can become catalysts for revitalization.
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