TRANSPLEX

In celebration of National Community Planning Month in October, The Office of Policy Planning presents TransPlex Web Series, a series of webinars every Friday during the month of October. Webinars will focus on topics important to Community Planning’s role in developing and enhancing communities that benefit everyone.  Register below and join us every Friday in October from 9:00 am – 10:30 am to be part of this important conversation. 

Web Series Registration Information

Click on the title of the webinar to register.

Each webinar requires a separate registration

Webinars take place from 9:00 am - 10:30 am

No registration fee required.

Professional Development credits offered.  Each webinar offers one (1) certification maintenance credit for AICP members and one (1) professional education credit for professional engineers.

October 2, 2020
The Art and Science of Community Planning – Linking Transportation and Land Use
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) uses community planning to connect the dots to result in a more unified statewide and local planning effort. Holistically considering the connection between transportation and land use allows for innovative and effective management of land development and its impacts on the transportation system. Join us as our panelists discuss nationwide best practices and share current efforts to enhance community planning.

October 9, 2020
Broad Uses, Broad Needs, Broadband: Planning for Florida’s Transportation Infostructure
Growing telework, telemedicine, and telelearning is increasing the importance of access to high-speed broadband for all residents and communities in Florida. Recent legislation has provided new capabilities for FDOT and other state agencies to help advance broadband deployment. Learn the basics of broadband infrastructure from industry experts and discuss how to address broadband needs in your region.

October 16, 2020
Drowning in Scenarios? Decision Making for Sea Level Rise
Are you drowning in scenarios? This webinar will first discuss how to choose an appropriate sea level rise (SLR) scenario (or set of scenarios) based on a number of factors, such a time, risk tolerance, and probability. Next, the webinar will discuss updates to the Sea Level Scenario Sketch Planning Tool and how to get SLR scenario data for your planning needs. You do not want to miss this informative session and see firsthand how the tool can work for you.

October 23, 2020
Discovering the Keys to Access and Opportunity
The FTP Vision Element calls for safe, affordable, and convenient ways for all Floridians to access jobs, education, health care, and other services through transportation, regardless of age and ability. Join a lively discussion of industry leaders to sharing promising practices for achieving universal accessibility, including strategies that could work in your community.

October 30, 2020
Partnering with FDOT – What’s in it for me?
Together, local communities and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) can advance and deliver efficient, timely, and well-funded transportation projects that enhance Florida’s communities. To improve collaboration and partnerships, FDOT has developed a valuable new resource for local governments. Come join us as our panelists share their success stories of collaboration with FDOT and how the new resource Partnering with FDOT: A Resource Guide for Local Governments is a valuable tool for building new and enhancing existing partnerships with FDOT.