Tag: American Planning Association
Homicide counts between 2020 and 2024 in Miami-Dade (A), and firearm-related homicide counts over the same span for 80 ZIP codes in the (B). ZIP code 33147, which researchers said has had the highest rate of homicides, historically, dropped to the 10th ranking overall in 2024. Image via Scaling Safety.

Staff ReportsMay 15, 2018
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Construction, engineering, and contracting firms urged Congress on Tuesday to begin paying off the $262.2 million maintenance backlog in Florida’s national parks. Organizations including the American Institute of Architects, the Florida Engineering Society, and Florida Transportation Builders signed an open letter marking “Infrastructure Week” — an effort by similar groups and labor unions to promote […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 28, 2018
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Sole proprietor Lester Abberger reported an estimated $40,000 in lobbying compensation last quarter through this firm, Florida Lobby Associates. The new report makes for an estimated $170,000 in total compensation last year, though the nature of compensation reports mean Abberger’s shop could have brought in less than that, or as much as $340,000. Lobbyists who […]


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