Free Education Conference For Journalists

The Truth About Florida: What We Really Should Know About Planning, Land Use and the Environment
A Free Educational Conference for Journalists

When: Monday, Nov. 8
Where: Florida Atlantic University School of Urban and Regional Planning,
111 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Register at: www.fau.edu/surp/truthaboutflorida
Contact: 561-799-8047

Florida Atlantic University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning and Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment are jointly sponsoring a one-day conference in Fort Lauderdale for Florida journalists. Scheduled on Nov. 8, this educational session is designed to offer reporters and editors deeper sight into Florida planning and land-use processes and related environmental impacts. The day begins with Planning 101 for journalists and segues into more advanced discussions of the Amendment 4 aftermath, mega-regions, climate change and improving media coverage of growth and development issues. Journalists can register or learn more by visiting www.fau.edu/surp/truthaboutflorida