SHOWCASING FLORIDA'S BEST 2026 Great Places in Florida Nominations Now Open

This year's theme: Great People-Focused Places. These places are diverse in use, rich in texture, and thoughtful in detail. They can take many forms: a neighborhood corridor, a small public square, a walkable block, or a transit node. What they share is a sense of welcome, activity, and belonging. They are the places that make a community feel like home.

Sound like a place you know? Nominate it today!

showcasing florida's best 2026 Project Award Winners

APA Florida is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Project Awards, showcasing the very best in community planning across the state. Additionally, two standout student projects will also be honored.

Presented annually at the Florida Planning Conference, the APA Florida Project Awards highlight outstanding planning initiatives that improve the quality of life in communities across Florida. These projects represent best practices in planning, conservation, development, and public engagement.

Rural Planning Florida Main Street Grants

The application period for the Florida Main Street program officially opens on June 1, 2026!

This technical assistance opportunity has a goal of revitalizing historic downtowns and encouraging economic development within the context of historical preservation.

As being administered by the Division of Historical Resources under the Florida Department of State, the program is affiliated with the National Main Street Center and utilizes the Nation Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach™, offering a framework for community-based revitalization initiatives.

To receive an application, please request one by contacting either katherine.beck@dos.fl.gov, garrett.walsh@dos.fl.gov, or grace.overholt@dos.fl.gov.

Application deadline is Sept. 1