Organizations

Anthony James Catanese Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions - Main
http://www.cuesfau.org
Since 1972 the Catanese Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (formerly the Joint Center) has remained dedicated to helping communities and decision makers resolve urban and environmental issues through partnerships, education, and research. Under the leadership and direction of James F. Murley, we believe that South Florida and other regions can manage growth without compromising economic prosperity, environmental integrity, or quality of life.

Broward Design Collaborative, FAU

Broward Housing Partnership
http://www.browardhousingpartnership.org/
The Broward Housing Partnership, Inc. (BHP) was formed in early 2005 to assist in the implementation of VisionBROWARD and to develop innovative solutions to combat the housing problem in Broward County. With a coalition of over seventy member organizations - including local businesses, community groups, developers, bankers, and government officials - the partnership is intent on assuring affordable housing for the region.

Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions
http://www.cuesfau.org
To support communities in resolving environmental and urban issues through partnerships, education, and research.

Collins Center for Public Policy, Inc.
http://www.collinscenter.org
The Collins Center seeks to be a catalyst for positive change in Florida by advancing good jobs, quality education, safe and healthy families and neighborhoods, clean air and water, and effective government.

CURE - Center for Urban Redevelopment and Education at FAU
http://www.cure.fau.edu

Florida Redevelopment Association
http://www.redevelopment.net
FRA's mission is to provide a forum for members to share knowledge and common experiences regarding redevelopment opportunities and problems; encourage adoption of legal and financial tools and programs favorable to community redevelopment; and serve as a statewide clearinghouse for redevelopment information.

Hollywood Business Council
http://HollywoodBizCouncil.org
The Hollywood Business Council is an economic development entity that encompasses the entire range of services delineated in its far-reaching strategic plan. Functions included in this proactive document are business attraction and retention, redevelopment of underutilized properties, and provision of a site and building database, as well as demographics to prospects and developers. In its marketing capacity, the organization works closely with city officials on issues such as financial incentives and developer's agreements, as well as other initiatives that make Hollywood more business-friendly.

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
http://macfound.org
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition. It seeks the development of healthy individuals and effective communitites; peace within and among nations; responsible choices about human reporduction; and a global ecosystem capable of supporting healthy human societies.

Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc.
http://leadershipbroward.org

Miami-Dade Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.

The mission of MDNHS is to promote neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing for low-to-moderate income residents in Miami-Dade County

Palm Beach County Emergency Management
http://www.pbcgov.com/pubsafety/eoc/

South Florida Community Development Coalition
http://www.floridacdc.org
The South Florida Community Development Coalition is an association of more than 70 community-based organizations and their partners working to reverse the downward social and economic spiral in South Florida's low income neighborhoods.

South Florida Regional Planning Council
http://www.sfrpc.com
The South Florida Regional Planning Council is a dynamic agency whose main objectives are to work with the public and private leadership in the South Florida region to achieve a vision of the future, to identify challenges and opportunities which are regional in scope, and to create and implement strategies to achieve our desired future.

The Coordinating Council of Broward
http://www.theccb.org
Vision: A higher quality of life for all, through working together.
Mission: To create and support collaborative systems that more efficiently and effectively meet community needs.

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
http://www.tcrpc.org

Visplan.com Web Design and Photography
http://www.visplan.com
Create websites for nonprofit and public sector organizations.

WorkForce One
http://www.broward-workforce.org
The mission of the Broward Workforce Development Board (BWDB) is to serve and empower all job seekers and employers through a flexible, customer-centered, streamlined, highly accountable and seamless delivery system. The BWDB will use the funding at its immediate disposal to serve those most in need and will take the lead in leveraging community resources. The BWDB will accomplish the mission through the use of a five-year strategic plan.