Bike-sharing programs move forward in South Florida

In an effort to provide alternate means of transportation, bike sharing programs are taking hold in South Florida as this article from the Sun Sentinel describes. Bike-sharing programs move forward in South Florida

Piedmont Park Expansion

Piedmont Park, one of Atlanta's best assets, is in the process of completing a 35 acre expansion of the 185 acre park. The article link below below gives more detail with pictures. This will be a welcome addition to the already fabulous park which is used by many of Atlant'a residents on a daily basis.

Piedmont Park to Open 35 Acres for Dogwood Fest
Midtown Patch by: Amy Wenk and Katjusa Cisar

Parking Garage As Chic Event Space

A parking garage on Lincoln Road in South Beach has been attracting more than just cars. It has become a desired location for weddings, and other events. This is an example of how in-fill parking can not only be functional, but aesthetically pleasing, and used for other purposes. The link below to the New York Times article gives more detail.

A Miami Beach Event Space. Parking Space, Too.

Florida High-Speed Rail

Interesting article from the Palm Beach Post about Florida's pursuit of High-Speed Rail. Link to Article

Florida Ranks as One of Five Hottest Apartment Development Markets for 2011

The 5 Hottest Markets for 2011 Apartment Development
By: Chris Wood, Multifamily Executive magazine

TEDAtlanta - Ryan Gravel - Building the City We Want to Live In

Ryan Gravel, the orginator of the Atlanta Beltline concept speaks on how his plan came into being and it is now becoming a reality. Once completed, the Beltline will make huge strides in making Atlanta a great city and not solely a poster-child for urban sprawl.

Moody's Predicts Construction Jobs in Florida to Boom

From: St. Petersburg Times Posted on: November 11, 2010

Will Florida see construction jobs boom? Moody's says yes, others, no