"Father of Growth Management" and 1000 Friends Founder John M. DeGrove
1924-2012
See Statement from 1000 Friends of Florida
Florida Current:  John M. DeGrove, called Florida’s “father of growth management” is dead at 87
Miami Herald:  John DeGrove dies; led efforts to curb development, preserve resources
Palm Beach Post: John DeGrove, land-use planner, dies at 87
Sarasota Herald-Tribune:  John DeGrove’s legacy
University of Florida Oral History by Cynthia Barnett: Dr. John DeGrove
Compilation of FAU/FIU Joint Center Reports

***

Alert!

We need your help for a May 8the vote to contact Martin County Commissioners regarding a proposed comprehensive plan amendment. Implications statewide if a county can simply ignore existing plan policies in order to grant a special interest request.

2012 Florida Legislative Wrap-up
Click here for a Power Point with the highlights of the session.

***

Upcoming Events!
May 1-3 -- Coastal Cities Summit II -- St. Petersburg
May 9 -- DEO Up-Close: Issues, Insights & Priorities Webinar -- Future is Now Foundation
June 20-23 -- Florida Planning and Zoning Association Conference -- Downtown Orlando

***

Are you a professional planner seeking AICP CM credits?
Click here for a list of Florida-specific, no-cost webinars
presented by 1000 Friends of Florida and The Future is Now Foundation,
many of which have been approved for AICP CM credits

***

1000 Friends of Florida is founding member of the
Florida Conservation Coalition
Find out more about this exciting new organization!

***

Two new 1000 Friends of Florida publications are now available: Growth Management 101 under Florida's 2011 Community Planning Act and Citizen Participation under Florida's 2011 Community Planning Act. With drastic changes to state growth management law, your participation in the local planning process is now more important than ever. Find out how you can make a difference. More information is available here.

***

PLEASE HELP PROTECT THE FLORIDA WE LOVE!

The voters get it!  A recent Everglades Foundation poll shows that 81% of Florida voters think "We need the state to manage new development to protect our rivers, lakes, streams, and beaches from pollution." 

Now we need to educate Florida's leaders.  Citizen outrage over the state's declining quality of life resulted in the enactment of Florida's landmark growth management and environmental laws in the 1970s and 1980s.  We need your vocal support once more!

Join 1000 Friends of Florida.  We need your financial support if we are to be an effective advocate for Florida's citizens.  If you are already a member, please consider a special donation.  Click here to join.

Join 1000 Friends of Florida on Facebook.  "Like" 1000 Friends and share our information with your friends.  We need a vast network of supporters if we are to make a difference.  Find 1000 Friends here.

Follow 1000 Friends of Florida on Twitter. Get the latest information. Follow 1000 Friends of Florida @floridafriends.

Sign up for growth management alerts.   We will provide regular updates on how you can make a difference.  We need your help.  Sign up for timely alerts.