Day-long event brings together “thinkers and doers” in wake of 2024 hurricanes
A day-long event that recapped the successes, challenges and lessons learned from the 2024 trifecta of hurricanes brought…
Living shorelines a bright spot after 2024 Hurricane Season
As the Tampa Bay region slowly but surely rebuilds infrastructure ranging from beaches to the baseball stadium, one…
No Scrap Left Behind: Getting to Zero Food Waste
By Vicki Parsons It seemed very appropriate to read a book about food waste in the dark on…
Elevate Treasure Island: “Now is the time to plan”
After decades of a “no fill” policy, the City of Treasure Island has proposed significant changes to regulations…
Future of the Region Awards Recognize Initiatives across Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) recognized 13 notable initiatives and one individual at its 30th annual…
Regional Resiliency Summit Scheduled for May 9 & 10
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and its Regional Resiliency Coalition will be hosting the fourth Regional Resiliency…
TBRPC wins million-dollar grant to fund development of Climate Action Plan
Severe weather events and climate-related challenges increase public health concerns, negatively impact the environment, and deteriorate local infrastructure.…
USF to lead $3.2-million grant for system to forecast and mitigate sargassum
News reports earlier this summer predicted that Florida’s beaches would be overwhelmed by a stinky rotten mass of…
Pinellas County’s Focus on Green Infrastructure to Increase Sustainability and Resilience
The Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, released in June, has identified a number of initiatives for the County to…
Low-interest Loans Help Homeowners Prepare for Climate Change
When most people think about resilience in the face of climate change, they’re concerned about how to survive…