Environmental /Land use/ Planning:  

One Community One Goal: Creating Jobs for the 21st Century, Helping to build Florida’s Internet Coast
http://www.onecommunityonegoal.org
One Community One Goal mission, is to develop a long-range community plan enabling economic growth and enhanced employment opportunities.

Florida Trust for Public Land
www.tpl.org/tier2_rl.cfm?folder_id=250
The Trust for Public Land is the only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being.

Florida Earth Foundation
www.floridaearth.org/
Florida Earth Foundation is a public-private partnership composed of over 70 partners who come from Federal, State and local government, universities and colleges, industry and other not-for-profits. FEF has been chartered to initiate, fund and develop education, outreach and research programs and projects associated with natural resources in South Florida, especially those that have to do with ecosystem restoration initiatives.

Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce
www.npbchamber.com/index4.shtml
The Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce has a continuing mission to be a dynamic Chamber that serves as a vital business and community resource center for northern Palm Beach County. They focus on the development and retention of businesses, taking an active role in business issues, providing meaningful member services and improving the quality of life for all residents in the community.

The Everglades Plan
www.evergladesplan.org/
The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is a framework and guide to restore, protect, and preserve the water resources of central and southern Florida.

The Nature Conservancy of Florida
www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/florida/
Our Mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Palm Beach County Cultural Council
www.pbccc.org/
The Palm Beach County Cultural Council coordinates and promotes the arts and cultural activities throughout Palm Beach County.

Florida Redevelopment Association
www.redevelopment.net
Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) brings together professionals from around the state who are involved in preserving and improving Florida's communities. Founded in 1974 to promote redevelopment and growth of downtowns. The focus was later broadened to encompass Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) and the Main Street Program cities. Today, FRA also includes non-profit organizations, consultants, private developers and cities that do not have Downtown Development Authorities, CRAs or Main Street programs. Our goal is a comprehensive association of all players in Florida's urban revitalization network.

Audubon of Florida
www.audubonofflorida.org/
The mission of Audubon of Florida and National Audubon is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

1000 Friends of Florida
www.1000fof.org/
1000 Friends of Florida's mission is to protect and improve Florida's quality of life by advocating responsible planning for the state's population growth

Florida Planning Organization

www.floridaplanning.org 

The American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity of planning -- physical, economic, and social -- at the local, regional, state, and national levels. The objective of the Association is to encourage planning that will contribute to public well-being by developing communities and environments that meet the needs of people and of society more effectively.

 Council for Education Policy Research and Improvement

 www.cepri.state.fl.us/

A major responsibility of the Council is to prepare and update a master plan for education every five years. The enabling of legislation provides that the plan “ shall include consideration of the promotion of quality, fundamental education goals, programmatic access, needs for remedial education, regional and state economic development, international education programs, demographic patterns, student demand for programs, deeds of particular subgroups of the population, implementation of innovative educational techniques and technology, and the requirements of the labor market. The capacity of existing programs, in both public and independent institutions, to respond to identified needs shall be evaluated and the Council shall recommend efficient alternatives to address unmet needs.”

Florida Community Development and Housing

www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/

The Department of Community Affairs is the state's land planning and community development agency. Its role is to assist Florida's communities as they meet the needs of Florida's ever-expanding population. The Department ensures that new growth complies with the state's vital growth management laws, while also helping established communities revitalize their older or traditional neighborhoods.

The Florida League of Cities

www.flcities.com/ 

The Florida League of Cities was created in 1922 by city officials who wished to unite the municipal governments in the state. From a modest beginning of just a few cities and towns, the Florida League of Cities has become one of the largest state municipal leagues in the nation. 

South Florida Regional Planning counci

lwww.sfrpc.com/

It is the vision of the Institute to build partnerships with institutions, private practitioners and organizations in fulfilling its purpose of bringing collaborative processes and consensus decision making to the communities of South Florida on the myriad issues they face in this diverse region. 

Government: 

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
www.dep.state.fl.us/
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection administers regulatory programs and issues permits for air, water and waste management.

 Florida Department of Community Affairs           

 www.dca.state.fl.us/T

The Department of Community Affairs is the state's land planning and community  development agency. Its role is to assist Florida's communities as they meet the needs of Florida's ever-expanding population. The Department ensures that new growth complies with the state's vital growth management laws, while also helping established communities revitalize their older or traditional neighborhoods. 

Transportation:                   

Tri-Rail
www.tri-rail.com/
South Florida's commuter rail with convienant train service from Fort Lauderdale to Miami to Palm Beach.

History:         

Housing/Homeless: 

Florida Coalition for the Homeless
http://www.flacoalitionhomeless.com/
The Florida Coalition for the Homeless is a dynamic organization whose membership and Board of Directors include homeless advocates, service providers, members of the faith-based community, formerly homeless persons, educators, attorneys, mental health professionals and many others statewide who are committed to putting an end to homelessness and improving the conditions of persons living without shelter.

 Economy:       

Enterprise Florida
www.eflorida.com/
The InfoCenter is where you will find a wealth of information about Florida's economy, including; statewide demographics and other economic indicators, profiles of our seven regions and 67 counties, international trade and investment activities, and comparisons of Florida with the other U.S. states