Brookings: Topics - Florida

Land Banking as Metropolitan Policy

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new Blueprint paper argues that the rising number of vacant and abandoned properties around the nation requires a more robust drive by the federal government to aid states and localities in land banking. The author, Frank Alexander of Emory University, recommends that federal policy should better capitalize local and regional land banking (the process or policy by which local governments acquire surplus properties and convert them to productive use), encourage code reform and regional collaboration.

Migration to Hot Housing Markets Cools Off

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Migration to America's fastest growing cities have tapered off in the last year, according to the latest Census data results. Would-be homebuyers in previously hot housing markets are unable to obtain the homes they desire, leaving them in limbo. William Frey examines the regions across America weathering the downturn.

Michigan and Florida Recount Controversy

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Calling for a revote of the Democratic primary elections in Michigan and Florida seems like a perfectly reasonable proposal, writes Thomas Mann, but the costs of revotes would outweigh the benefits.

The Benefits of High Density Development and the Implications for Florida

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Before more than 600 attendees of the American Planning Association's annual Florida state chapter conference, Amy Liu examined the increasing demand for, and benefits of, higher density development in the nation's major metropolitan areas and the im

The Haitian Community in Miami-Dade

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In a follow-up to 2004's "Growing the Middle Class" report on Miami-Dade, the Metropolitan Policy Program analyzes the status and progress of the Haitian community there, finding that, while challenges exist in growing a Haitian American middle class there is still much work to be done to ensure that all groups in the region, including Haitians, have access to economic opportunity.

Purging the Parasitic Economy

Tue, 07 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The parasitic economy preys on low-income customers conventional banks don?t pursue and hinders efforts to reward work and bootstrap these families out of poverty.

Battling Battlegrounds

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The populations of Florida and Ohio--two of the most critical ?battleground? states in the fall presidential election--reflect ?vastly different electorates moving inexorably in opposite demographic directions,? writes visiting fellow Bill Frey.

To Build a Middle Class, Improve Quality of Life

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Miami-Dade County, and in particular the city of Miami, has a small middle class. Holistically addressing this failure may be the most critical policy intervention the region can take to improve its future.

Presentation of Growing the Middle Class

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation to Miami's Community Prosperity Initiative based on the report ""Growing the Middle Class: Connecting All Miami-Dade County Residents to Economic Opportunity.""

Growing the Middle Class: Connecting All Miami-Dade County Residents to Economic Opportunity

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Miami in Focus: A Profile from Census 2000

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Miami in Focus: This Living Cities databook compiles key city information from Census 2000 in a "one-stop" guide for local leaders.

Economic and Racial Segregation in Greater Miami's Elementary Schools: Trends Shaping Metropolitan Growth

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis of Miami-area schools shows that growth on the suburban fringe is increasing economic school segregation across the entire region.

Beyond Edge City: Office Sprawl in South Florida

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This survey finds that of 13 large U.S. office markets studies South Florida had the lowest percentage of its office space in its major downtown, Miami, in 1999. This dispersal ensures that the region epitomizes America's newest metropolitan form, th