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Abacoa Management Plan
Title
Abacoa Management Plan.
Creator
Painter, Patrick
Abstract/Description
Unpublished report developed under the Greenway Committee, the North Palm Beach County Improvement District (NPBCID) and Abacoa developers (DiVosta Homes) according to the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic Universisty the report should be cited as: Painter, Patrick. 1996. Abacoa Management Plan. Gaia Consortium, Inc. (Unpublished Report)
Date Issued
1996
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000447
Format
Document (PDF)
Flood Analysis in Nassau County, Florida
Title
Flood Analysis in Nassau County, Florida.
Creator
Hewett, Michelle, Mitsova, Diana, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract/Description
Flooding is a major threat to coastal and inland communities in the state of Florida. There are a variety of reasons for the increasing risk of flooding, such as hurricanes, torrential downpours, sea level rise, and storm surge/tides. This paper will focus on Nassau County, the most northeastern county in the state. While the area is affected by most of the aforementioned flood become more prominent over the years and will continue to impact the safety and well-being of coastal communities....
Show moreFlooding is a major threat to coastal and inland communities in the state of Florida. There are a variety of reasons for the increasing risk of flooding, such as hurricanes, torrential downpours, sea level rise, and storm surge/tides. This paper will focus on Nassau County, the most northeastern county in the state. While the area is affected by most of the aforementioned flood become more prominent over the years and will continue to impact the safety and well-being of coastal communities. In this context, planning for the future entails conducting multi-hazard analysis of risks posed by current and future storm events. This study undertakes a comprehensive analysis of flood risks in Nassau County, Florida, and examines current and future zoning and land use plans and buildings codes to provide science-based recommendations for addressing these risks.
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Date Issued
2021
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013700
Subject Headings
Floods--Risk assessment, Nassau County (Fla.), Floods
Format
Document (PDF)
ACCESSING THE EXTENT OF POWER OUTAGES USING NIGHTTIME LIGHT
Title
ACCESSING THE EXTENT OF POWER OUTAGES USING NIGHTTIME LIGHT.
Creator
Einsteder, Ross, Mitsova, Diana, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Natural disasters often result in large-scale power outages. Real-time tracking of the extent, distribution, and timelines of electrical service loss and recovery can play an important role in minimizing disaster impacts. Using NASA's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Day/Night Band (DNB), the extent and duration of disrupted electric utility infrastructure in the Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Michael were estimated. The percent loss of electrical service was...
Show moreNatural disasters often result in large-scale power outages. Real-time tracking of the extent, distribution, and timelines of electrical service loss and recovery can play an important role in minimizing disaster impacts. Using NASA's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Day/Night Band (DNB), the extent and duration of disrupted electric utility infrastructure in the Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Michael were estimated. The percent loss of electrical service was downscaled to a neighborhood level using the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS) data at the block group level. Two ordinary least square models were estimated to examine the association between socioeconomic characteristics and the extent and duration of the power outages as well as recovery rates. The study found that block groups with higher percent minorities, multi-family housing units, rural areas, and a higher percentage of households receiving public assistance were experiencing slower power restoration rates than urban and more affluent neighborhoods. The findings have implications for disaster preparedness and recovery planning.
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Date Issued
2021
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013766
Subject Headings
Electric power outages, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Hurricane Michael, 2018
Format
Document (PDF)
WORLD HERITAGE SITES: EXPLORING VULNERABILITY VIA ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND POLICY INITIATIVES
Title
WORLD HERITAGE SITES: EXPLORING VULNERABILITY VIA ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND POLICY INITIATIVES.
Creator
Feliciano, Patricia Eileen, Mitsova, Diana, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
This research examines historic preservation, sustainability, and environmental hazards in the face of climate change in reference to World Heritage Sites; particularly focusing on the question: Can UNESCO World Heritage Sites be conserved and protected in the face of climate change and environmental hazards? There are 1,121 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO and are categorized as cultural, natural, or a mix of both. The majority of these sites are at risk from different environmental...
Show moreThis research examines historic preservation, sustainability, and environmental hazards in the face of climate change in reference to World Heritage Sites; particularly focusing on the question: Can UNESCO World Heritage Sites be conserved and protected in the face of climate change and environmental hazards? There are 1,121 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO and are categorized as cultural, natural, or a mix of both. The majority of these sites are at risk from different environmental hazards that could threaten their existence or long-term survival; however, policy initiatives can mitigate some of these impacts. It was discovered that every continental region, with the exception of Oceania, had a site considered to be the most vulnerable. There were 27 sites deemed most vulnerable, only 2.4% of the World Heritage Sites. Most of these sites were located along the Pacific Coasts of Asia, and both North and South America.
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Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013605
Subject Headings
World Heritage sites, Environmental hazards, Historic preservation, Cultural resources management
Format
Document (PDF)
FLOOD ANALYSIS IN THE PENSACOLA BASIN, FLORIDA
Title
FLOOD ANALYSIS IN THE PENSACOLA BASIN, FLORIDA.
Creator
Rodrigues, Susana, Mitsova, Diana, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Flooding can impact a community's social, cultural, environmental, and economic resources; therefore, generating a sound, science-based, long-term decision to improve resiliency is critical for future prosperity and growth. Developing watershed management plans is essential in assisting local communities in reducing flood insurance costs through mitigation and resiliency efforts. This effort, specifically for this report, will focus on the Pensacola Watershed Basin and the development...
Show moreFlooding can impact a community's social, cultural, environmental, and economic resources; therefore, generating a sound, science-based, long-term decision to improve resiliency is critical for future prosperity and growth. Developing watershed management plans is essential in assisting local communities in reducing flood insurance costs through mitigation and resiliency efforts. This effort, specifically for this report, will focus on the Pensacola Watershed Basin and the development procedures to assess the risks of flooding and storm surges. Utilizing readily available data on topography, ground surface water elevations, tidal data for coastal communities, open space, and rainfall, a framework was developed to facilitate flood risk assessments under various conditions. Such knowledge allows communities to properly prepare and prevent major damages during times of high flooding, such as tropical storms and hurricanes.
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Date Issued
2021
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013690
Subject Headings
Floods--Risk assessment, Pensacola Bay (Fla.), Hurricanes, ArcGIS
Format
Document (PDF)
What Do Road Impact Fees Have to Do With It? Resolving Transportation Problems in Palm Beach County, Florida
Title
What Do Road Impact Fees Have to Do With It? Resolving Transportation Problems in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Creator
Harari, Laurie Leora, Merlin, Louis A., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
This thesis examined the road impact fee realities of 11 of Palm Beach County’s public and private sector land development stakeholders. To learn more about how the county’s road impact fee ordinance works in practice, in 2021, 11 stakeholders were interviewed about their experiences with the county’s road impact fee program. Transportation impact fee programs may help relieve development-driven traffic externalities and cost burdens, so long as suitable methodologies are applied (Burge &...
Show moreThis thesis examined the road impact fee realities of 11 of Palm Beach County’s public and private sector land development stakeholders. To learn more about how the county’s road impact fee ordinance works in practice, in 2021, 11 stakeholders were interviewed about their experiences with the county’s road impact fee program. Transportation impact fee programs may help relieve development-driven traffic externalities and cost burdens, so long as suitable methodologies are applied (Burge & Ihlanfeldt, 2013; Stahl, 2021). In 2021, Palm Beach County’s road impact fee ordinance required all county development applicants to pay a specified road impact fee dollar amount, regardless of the proposed project’s location and traffic impact, with exceptions (Moore, 2021b; Salour, 2021). Key arguments for and against the county’s road impact fees touch on differences between travel needs, land use patterns, and transit potential in the county’s urban and rural/suburban communities (Clemente, 2021; Hernandez, 2021; Salour, 2021).
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013943
Subject Headings
Transportation, Palm Beach County (Fla.), Impact fees
Format
Document (PDF)
FLOOD RISK AND SOCIAL VULNERABILITY IN WALTON COUNTY, FL: AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT FOR URBAN RESILIENCE
Title
FLOOD RISK AND SOCIAL VULNERABILITY IN WALTON COUNTY, FL: AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT FOR URBAN RESILIENCE.
Creator
Sábio, Letícia, Mitsova, Diana, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Walton County, Florida, a low-lying coastal region, is highly susceptible to flooding, sea level rise, and storm surges. These hazards disproportionately impact communities, with socially vulnerable populations being less likely to recover from disaster events. This study presents an integrated assessment of vulnerability to flooding, considering natural hazards such as a 1-day 100-year storm event, a 3-foot sea level rise scenario, and storm surge risk, combined with a social vulnerability...
Show moreWalton County, Florida, a low-lying coastal region, is highly susceptible to flooding, sea level rise, and storm surges. These hazards disproportionately impact communities, with socially vulnerable populations being less likely to recover from disaster events. This study presents an integrated assessment of vulnerability to flooding, considering natural hazards such as a 1-day 100-year storm event, a 3-foot sea level rise scenario, and storm surge risk, combined with a social vulnerability analysis, aiming to identify the most socially vulnerable communities within Walton County's flood-prone areas. Additionally, the integrated analysis takes into consideration a priority of land use approach, identifying facilities that are critical or essential for an emergency response and recovery. The study also recommends a series of projects, including green, gray, and hybrid solutions, as well as policy changes to mitigate flood risks and enhance resilience within these communities.
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Date Issued
2024
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014478
Subject Headings
Urban planning, Walton County (Fla.), Floods--Risk assessment
Format
Document (PDF)
Transit Oriented Development and Ports: National Analysis across the United States and a Case study of New Orleans
Title
Transit Oriented Development and Ports: National Analysis across the United States and a Case study of New Orleans.
Creator
Renne, John L.
Abstract/Description
Research report prepared for Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center.
Date Issued
2017
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003479
Format
Document (PDF)
Abacoa, FL Socio-Economic Community Profile
Title
Abacoa, FL Socio-Economic Community Profile.
Creator
Renne, John L., Kerns, Amanda, Alhawiti, Rayan H., Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions
Abstract/Description
This analysis examines specific demographic, transit, and economic data in order to gain insight to the current socio-economic characteristics of Abacoa residents.
Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003466
Format
Document (PDF)
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2015-2016
Title
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2015-2016.
Creator
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis, , Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Issued
2015 - 2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007848
Format
Document (PDF)
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2016-2017
Title
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2016-2017.
Creator
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis, , Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Issued
2016 - 2017
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007849
Format
Document (PDF)
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2014-2015
Title
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2014-2015.
Creator
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis, , Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Issued
2014 - 2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007847
Format
Document (PDF)
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2013-2014
Title
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2013-2014.
Creator
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis, , Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Issued
2013 - 2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007846
Format
Document (PDF)
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2009-2010
Title
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2009-2010.
Creator
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis, , Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Issued
2009 - 2010
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007843
Format
Document (PDF)
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2012-2013
Title
Program Review Urban & Regional Planning, 2012-2013.
Creator
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis, , Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Issued
2012 - 2013
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007845
Format
Document (PDF)
A Collaborative Geospatial Shoreline Inventory Tool to Guide Coastal Development and Habitat Conservation
Title
A Collaborative Geospatial Shoreline Inventory Tool to Guide Coastal Development and Habitat Conservation.
Creator
Mitsova, Diana, Wissinger, Frank, Esnard, Ann-Margaret, Shankar, Ravi, Gies, Peter
Date Issued
2013-05-13
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000175
Format
Citation
Assessing Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Public Health and Vulnerable Populations in Southeast Florida and Providing a Framework to Improve Outcomes
Title
Assessing Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Public Health and Vulnerable Populations in Southeast Florida and Providing a Framework to Improve Outcomes.
Creator
Bloetscher, Frederick, Polsky, Colin, Bolter, Keren P., Mitsova, Diana, Garces, Kristin, King, Roderick, Carballo, Isabel, Hamilton, Karen
Date Issued
2016-03-31
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000110
Format
Citation