FLORIDA PLANNING A publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Winter 2025
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SNOWBIRDS CONTINUE ANNUAL MIGRATION SOUTH, BRINGING TOURISM DOLLARS … AND INFRASTRUCTURE WOES
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By: Corinne Arriaga, AICP, CPH and Nousheen Rahman, AICP Every year birds from the north make their way down south to escape the cold. This same migratory pattern can be seen with people as travelers from colder parts of North America flock to Florida and settle until winter’s end each year. The beginning of this trek usually takes place in October and ends just after Easter, once the soft dew and buds of Spring emerge continued on page 4
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
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Aligning Tourism Planning with Community Needs
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Agrotourism as an Economic Tool
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Film Production as Economic Development
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Tough Questions After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
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Lifting Off for FPC25!
OTHER FEATURES President’s Message - p. 3 Planners on the Move - p. 17 Executive Director Message - p. 18 Working for You - p. 20 Consultants Directory - p. 22 Events - back page
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