FLORIDA PLANNING A Publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
Winter 2013
www.floridaplanning.org
green partnerships By Mary Anne Bowie, FAICP
My non-traditional partnering story begins in 1991, when I attended the World Women’s Conference for a Healthy Planet. My world changed as I listened to great women talk about sustainability. It took three years for me to advocate for sustainable planning solutions and another seven years to “think global, and act local.” I introduced the concept of a green marketplace as an economic redevelopment strategy in the 2001 Venice FL Vision Plan. Then, on January 11, 2003, we hosted a Sarasota Green Marketplace event, mimicking a farmers’ market event. We held our event in “the forgotten part of Central Avenue,” which helped energize the “Action Central” effort where green business Sarasota Architectural continued on page 6
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OTHER FEATURES
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President’s Message - p.3 In My Opinion - p. 12 Section Happenings - p. 16 In Memoriam - p. 16 Law Case Update - p. 17 Consultants Directory - p. 18 Events - back page
Allies & Partners
Partnering to Resolve Homeless Issues in Ocala
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Non-Traditional Partnerships at the St. Pete Business Center
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Human Services Transportation Network
Transportation Future through Partnership
DIY Placemaking
The Florida Chapter of APA provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating excellence in planning, providing professional development for its members, and working to protect and enhance the natural and built environments.