December 16, 2024

A Letter from Jay Brown 2024

It always fascinates me when a new year comes to an end—so much work goes into planning for the year ahead, with annual goal setting and initiative planning creating a guide for our company. Our leadership team works hard all year long doing our best to guide the ship and keep us sailing straight and […]

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December 11, 2024

Ask a Community Planner – Frequently Asked Questions

Urban and community planning is more than just designing spaces—it’s about shaping the future of our communities through thoughtful, inclusive, and innovative approaches. Whether you’re just starting your career, looking for ways to enhance community engagement, or exploring how technology can revolutionize planning, understanding the profession’s intricacies is key to making a meaningful impact.

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July 19, 2024

Bus Stop Design: What Makes a Good Bus Stop?

This year, the City of Gainesville and RTS applied for and was awarded a federal grant to improve hundreds of RTS bus stops. Not only did they want to elevate the stop’s comfort, sheltering, and seating, but they also wanted to make sure they were in line with the latest ADA requirements to provide easy […]

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January 29, 2024

Community Engagement in the Planning Process

An important component of any project is community engagement—it’s required for some, ideal for others, and in some cases, it’s the entire project. Community engagement provides a space for the goals, needs, and desires of a community to be heard so the project becomes a place people enjoy and appreciate visiting.

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November 10, 2023

The Relationship Between Future Land Use & Zoning

Without knowing the difference, land use and zoning in a city can sound very similar. But these two terms have several important distinctions.

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September 27, 2023

Resiliency: Designing Landscapes to Last

Landscaping is something that we see every day, but we may not realize its importance until it’s not there. Natural elements help a space look complete and welcoming.

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July 10, 2023

School Concurrency: How FL Districts Monitor Community Growth for Capacity Planning

Schools are the cornerstones of our community. They provide meeting spaces for scout troop meetings, watching football on Fridays, and listening to the band play and practice.

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June 27, 2023

Funding and the Future of Public School Facilities in Florida: Insights from Experts in School Planning

Public schools play a major role in any community. Beyond serving as the primary community educator, school facilities also serve as election polling places, community meeting locations, holiday marketplaces, youth group fundraising events, and event/athletic centers.

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May 5, 2023

How to Determine Buildable Area

Before designing a structure, developers and civil engineers need to know how much land is actually available to build on. But how does one accomplish that if there is no one way to compute development yield?

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March 30, 2023

How Do Trees Affect Land Development?

When considering property for land development and construction, trees are an important consideration that can easily be overlooked. From regulations to budget constraints, we’ll discuss how JBPro strikes a balance between preserving the natural landscape and creating a functional design that meets our clients’ needs.

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