In the name of storm recovery, a new law trampled smart-growth rules. Shut it down
SB 180 crushes the ability of local leaders to make their communities more storm-resistant.
Tag: Vision 2050
A deceptive bill could strip Floridians of a sustainable future
SB 180 blocks regulations 'more restrictive or burdensome' than existing laws for two years after a storm.
SB 180 threatens Vision 2050 and local planning statewide
Sold as a way to help communities rebuild after hurricanes, SB 180 has provisions that have nothing to do with ...
Study: Urban heat island effect boosts temperatures for millions in Florida, across US
The urban heat island effect amplifies temperatures due to the built environment absorbing more heat than natural landscapes.