Executive Committee Meeting Agenda April 6, 2015
Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 6, 2015, 10:30 a.m. South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call Approval of Executive Committee Agenda Action Items A. Minutes of Previous Meeting B. Financial Report C. Intergovernmental Coordination and Review Report D. Consent: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Reviews Miami-Dade County […]
Council Meeting Agenda: Monday, March 2, 2015
Council Meeting Agenda Monday, March 2, 2015, 10:30 a.m. FDOT District 6 – Auditorium 1000 NW 111 Avenue Miami, FL Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call Approval of Executive Committee Agenda Action Items A. Minutes of Previous Meeting B. Financial Report C. Intergovernmental and Coordination Review Report D. Consent: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Reviews Broward County 15-1ESR Broward County […]
Council Meeting Agenda: Monday, February 2, 2015
Executive Committee Meeting Monday, February 2, 2015, 10:30 a.m. South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call Approval of Executive Committee Agenda Action Items A. Minutes of Previous Meeting B. Financial Report C. Intergovernmental and Coordination Review Report D. Consent: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Reviews Monroe County 15-1 […]
The Washington Post
Forget “bans” on talking about climate. These Florida Republicans are too busy protecting their coasts By Chris Mooney March 31 at 11:09 AM Hollywood, Fla., Commissioner Patty Asseff (Angel Valentin for The Washington Post ) HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Patty Asseff, a longtime realtor and a Republican, drives through town in her jet black Tesla. Asseff, who has sold […]
World’s Largest Mall to be built in NW Miami-Dade County
Jim Murley, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Council The Miami-Dade County Commission agreed to assist in the assembly of land for the world’s largest mall on 225 acres adjacent to I75 in NW Miami- Dade County. The mixed use project including residential, retail and destination recreation uses promises to deliver as many as 25,000 jobs. […]
Can Tri Rail gain the necessary funding?
Jim Murley, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Council Regional rail passenger attention is now on whether Tri Rail can gain the necessary funding to ensure that the All Aboard Florida station in downtown Miami will be designed and built to accommodate future commuter rail service. Key regional partners, including Florida Department of Transportation, Southeast Overtown […]
$ 150 million for Everglades restoration!
Jim Murley, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Council Governor Scott’s proposed budget includes important environmental items for South Florida. He is asking for $ 150 million for Everglades restoration but there is a question whether funds are being requested to support the Central Everglades project to move water south from Lake Okeechobee . He asked […]
Scott’s second Inaugural Speech.
Jim Murley, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Council Scott, in his second Inaugural Speech, connected bringing new jobs to Florida making the important environmental improvements to ensure we keep Florida beautiful. In the Governor’s works” But talk is cheap. We have to make investments to turn talk into reality.” Now the Legislature will talk about […]
Revitalizing Miami’s 79th Street Corridor
Miami’s 79th Street Corridor is surrounded by several hotspots including downtown, Miami International Airport and Miami Beach. Despite its close proximity to these places and access to public transportation, there is not much there to attract people passing through. The Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (NHSSF) is working to create a vibrant corridor where […]
Florida Brownfields Association Retreat
The Florida Brownfields Association held their annual strategic meeting at the South Florida Regional Council’s office on January 7th. Presentations were made by the Legislative & Policy, Education and Outreach, Environmental Justice & Public Health, Technical and Annual Conference Committees. An ambitious agenda was set to provide greater value to association members. Please visit the […]