Dear Municipal/County Government Planning Official,

I am thanking you in advance for your help in completing this brief survey on land-use policies and practices in Florida. Our beloved state offers beautiful scenery, a high quality of life, and increasing economic opportunities. We continue to lead the nation in the number of new jobs created and are currently enjoying our lowest unemployment rates in over three decades. For these and other reasons, Florida is a great place to live! It is, therefore, not surprising that we have witnessed unprecedented levels of population growth over recent decades- with no signs of slowing. Our expanding population means that land-use regulation is an important and controversial issue within our great state. Local governments have already shown a great deal of insight and innovation when it comes to growth management policies. Now is the time to identify the types of best practices that will continue to help our state accommodate growth in ways that protect our high standard of living, while still recognizing the importance of providing housing opportunities to families of all income levels.

I am asking you to help facilitate a better understanding of this important issue by providing information on the current land-use policies and practices that are employed within your jurisdiction. A more detailed documentation of the regulatory landscape is a critical step towards identifying best practices when it comes to land-use policy- a goal that I am confident we all share. Let me assure you that all responses will be handled with complete and uncompromised confidentiality. The survey was designed by a research team affiliated with the DeVoe L. Moore Center at Florida State University and is being conducted by Oppenheim Research Associates. Only summary results will be reported- your response will remain anonymous. While we hope to get complete and accurate responses, your time is valuable. Please feel free to provide your best estimates or consult colleagues for any information that is not readily available to you.

Again, let me extend my sincere gratitude for your assistance. You will provide valuable information that will help our concerned citizens, policymakers, affiliated research team, and your colleagues better understand this important topic. Please use the stamped, self-addressed envelope to return the survey as soon as possible. A summary of the results of this survey should be available before the end of the year. Please check the box at the end of the survey if you would like to be sent a copy of the results.

Sincerely,

(Sponsorship dependant)
Please click here(294 KB) to download/view the Survey on Land-Use Polices and Practices in Florida