Reading time: 3 minsWhile West Palm Beach leads the way and converts its alleys into pedestrian and bike ways, Boca Raton gives its alleys away to developers. We need to utilize our potential and reap the benefits of alternative mobility infrastructure.

Reading time: 2 minsThis article provides Boca Raton’s Vision Zero Progress Tracker update. An agreement on schedule milestones…

Reading time: 8 minsHopefully, the absurdity of fast tracking a TOD/government campus project of this magnitude is grasped and wiser heads prevail.

Reading time: 5 minsThe Pacaso business plan is to convert houses in residential areas into luxury vacation time share properties. All without the owner knowing about it.

Reading time: 2 minsThe city is processing a $4,000,000 USDOT Planning and Demonstration Grant. A map of the proposed uses for the $4M grant by fellow BocaFirst Bike Advocate Les Wilson is included here. 

Reading time: 3 minsThe lack of bicycle infrastructure connectivity or grid is a major barrier to increasing bicycle ridership in Boca Raton.

Reading time: 5 minsQuestions arose about Tower 155 not conforming to stated quality and assurances. The HOA hired engineers to inspect it and their report warranted a lawsuit.

Reading time: 6 minsPalmetto Park Plaza in Boca Raton is being reimagined by its owner (Selig Enterprises) to “create a better-connected neighborhood shopping experience for years to come”. The Plaza is not without potential to elevate itself from Florida Strip Mall to modern mixed use community hub but the current proposal lacks vision.

Reading time: 6 minsThe notion of creating a “Place” over a “Plaza” will transform this area of Boca Raton. But it is an undertaking that will require leadership and vision from Selig Enterprises plus the cooperation of residents, City planners, County traffic engineers, and the other property owners. Every one benefits. Everyone has a vested interest in its success. But you have to think big.

Reading time: 5 minsTactical Urbanism is a fast, cheap, action oriented approach to improving the quality of life throughout a city and its surrounds.