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1000 Friends of Florida promotes healthy urban and natural places by wise management of growth and change. We educate, advocate, negotiate and, when necessary, litigate to protect our high quality of life. We help citizens have the technical knowledge and access needed to ensure that public and private decisions lead to livable communities. Our planners, attorneys and community activists work to protect natural areas, fight urban sprawl, promote sensible development patterns, and provide affordable housing. Above all, we strive to give citizens the tools to keep Florida's communities livable. Founded in 1986, 1000 Friends of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization.

Amendment 4 Florida - The Landowners's Land Conservation Amendment. It's Wildlife-Friendly! Or take it from the BEAR!

NEW! The Florida Wildlife Habitat Planning Manual - download at www.Floridahabitat.org or order here.

NEW! 2009 Better Community Awards Nomination Form Deadline January 30, 2009

NEW! Fall 2008 Foresight

1000 Friends Comments on Second Draft of Rural Land Stewardship Rule September 7, 2008

Climate Change and Sustainability in Florida (July 2008)

1000 Friends Monitoring Northwest Florida Transporation Corridor Authority's Master Plan (July 2008).

2008 Better Community Awards Presented -- The Villagers in Miami-Dade County, Genius Reserve in Winter Park, Volusia Forever in Volusia County, Golfair Estates in West Jacksonville, and Citizens for Responsible Growth in Alachua County.

1000 Friends Supports Citizen Bill of Rights February 13, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Florida Community Land Trust Blog

Looking for Affordable Housing?

Land Use and Water Supply Planning in Florida

Ichetucknee Working Group Web Site - www.Ichetucknee.info

Downtowns & Small Towns

Renewable Power for the Sunshine State

EPA Smart Growth Publications

 

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Phone: 850.222.6277
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IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS:

Working to Sustain Florida's Rural and Natural Lands: A Call to Action October 23, 2007.

Florida 2060 and UCF Alternative Future for Florida in 2060

Disaster Planning for Florida's Historic Resources

Creating Inclusive Communties In Florida: A Guidebook for Local Elected Officials and Staff on Avoiding and Overcoming the Not In My Backyard Syndrome

Community Stewardship I: A Citizen's Guide to Participating in Florida's Growth Management Process

Community Stewardship II: A Citizen's Guide to the Nuts and Bolts of Florida's Growth Management Process

Solving Water Pollution Problems in the Wakulla Springshed

Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practices (2002)

Also see, "Protecting Florida’s Springs – An Implementation Guidebook" February 2008

WILDLIFE PROJECT - Wildlife Habitat Planning, Design Features and Best Management Practices for Florida Communities and Landowners -- Visit the Website & Creature of Habitat BLOG

Transportation Planning - Includes Sarasota Workshop Info

New - Transportation Policy - Shifts to Reducing Vehicle Miles Travelled and Supportive of Compact Development