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The Palm Beach/Martin County Green Initiative
Martin County A Healthy Environment and a Strong Economy: A Citizen's Guide to Smarter Growth in Martin County -- This 2002 handbook outlines how can promote both economic development and smarter growth in Martin County. 1000 Friends of Florida Files Challenges to Martin County Comprehensive Plan Amendments--In March of 2002, 1000 Friends filed this challenge. Here is some correspondence on this issue. Martin County Survey Results -- In the Spring of 2001, 1000 Friends of Florida commissioned a poll to determine Martin County voters' views on growth management and the environment. Important Legal Decisions in Palm Beach and Martin Counties -- Since its inception, 1000 Friends has played an active role in legal advocacy for more sensible development in this part of the state. This section includes information on some of the most important legal decisions. Loxahatchee Greenways Plan -- The Conservation Fund and 1000 Friends of Florida worked with the citizens of Martin and Palm Beach Counties to lay the foundation for a regional network of greenways. Palm Beach
County Letter to the Army Corps of Engineers Regarding Development in Northwestern Palm Beach County -- Concerned about the number of development proposals for the county's rural lands, on April 3, 2006, 1000 Friends and others urged the Army Corps to conduct a coordinated review of the many proposals. Major Victory for Smart Growth Advocates--Scripps Moved to Abacoa/Briger Site--After two years of debate and numerous several legal challenges by 1000 Friends of Florida and others, on February 14, 2006, the Palm Beach County Commission voted to relocate the proposed Scripps Biomedical Research Institute from the remote Mecca Farms site to the Abacoa/Briger site, which was closer to existing development and infrastructure. A Citizen's Guide to Smarter Growth in Palm Beach County–-This user-friendly handbook describes the significance of the local environment, discusses the concept of smart growth, explains tools for promoting smarter growth in Palm Beach County, and outlines how citizens can play a more active role in shaping the future of their communities. Smart Growth: Building Better Communities and Protecting the Environment in Palm Beach County -- This eight-page insert focuses on some of the many smart growth initiatives already under way in Palm Beach County. It was included in the Sunday, February 11, 2001 issue of the Palm Beach Post and Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. Planning for Smarter Growth in Palm Beach County -- For a reader-friendly overview of what smart growth is, and what can be done to promote smart growth in Palm Beach County, check out this brief report. Social Equity and Smart Growth -- The Growth Management Leadership Alliance and 1000 Friends of Florida conducted a summit on social equity. This event was held in Palm Beach County in the summer of 2001. This links to a series of articles on the interrelationships between smart growth and social equity. Loxahatchee Greenways Plan -- The Conservation Fund and 1000 Friends of Florida worked with the citizens of Martin and Palm Beach Counties to lay the foundation for a regional network of greenways. Palm Beach County Green Initiative Update -- Find out about some of the many growth and development issues facing Palm Beach and Martin counties and 1000 Friends' role in promoting smarter growth over the last few years. Important Legal Decisions in Palm Beach and Martin Counties -- Since its inception, 1000 Friends has played an active role in legal advocacy for more sensible development in this part of the state. This section includes information on some of the most important legal decisions.
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