In 2011 the Florida Legislature passed the Community Planning Act, which requires local governments to consider the housing needs of current and future residents, eliminate substandard housing, ensure adequate sites for low- and moderate-income housing and manage public land for affordable housing. The legislation was also the foundation for the creation of Affordable Housing Advisory […]Read More
Presented courtesy of Sustainability has become an important issue for local governments for a variety of reasons. In Flagler County those reasons include economic development and coastal protection, among others. “Sustainability means different things to different departments,” said Dolores Key, economic development manager. “For economic development it means having enough land space to enable the growth […]Read More
Presented courtesy of Like communities across the nation, Flagler County faces an affordable housing crisis, but with several initiatives underway, progress is being made to expand housing options without devaluing existing homes. “Flagler County is experiencing a shortage of affordable rental housing and limited entry-level homeownership opportunities,” said Devrie Paradowski, Flagler County Housing program manager. […]Read More
Presented courtesy of While “location, location, location” may be the mantra for real estate professionals, when it comes to economic development, Flagler County officials say a skilled workforce is the key ingredient. “Skilled workforce is the number one commodity in economic development, not only in Flagler County, but across the country,” said Dolores Key, economic […]Read More
