Miami-Dade County TPO Adopts 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan

On 9.26.2019 the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization officially adopted its Long Range Transportation Plan for 2045. Plan adoption followed a 16-month plan creation process in which DK&P assisted Gannett Fleming. The plan links long range transportation investment with projected changes to climate and local sea level rise.

The plan prioritizes full implementation of the SMART Plan as envisioned by Seven50, the Regional Plan for Southeast Florida. Seven50 was co-authored by DK&P and the South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils. The new Miami-Dade LRTP takes a step toward implementing the “Region-in-Motion” Scenario envisioned by the Seven50 Regional Plan.

Lake Wales Connected Plan Adopted

On Oct. 1, the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency board unanimously adopted Lake Wales Connected, a strategy for revitalization of the city’s historic Downtown and one of its most important close-in neighborhoods.

The plan builds upon the bold “city as a garden” vision established by the famous Olmsted Brothers firm. Lake Wales Connected describes upgrades to streets and public spaces, including re-planting a consistent canopy of shade trees, which will not only beautify the city but also raise property values and quality of life. The plan also calls for the addition of a new town square, extending trails and bike paths to unify city neighborhoods, completing a network of walkable sidewalks, and encouraging more affordable housing and home ownership through city incentives.

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