Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
421 SW Camden Avenue
Stuart, Florida 34994
Telephone 772-221-4060
Fax 772-221-4067
link to TCRPC staff
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What is TCRPC
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It is the Treasure Coast's only regional forum where elected
and appointed leaders regularly come together to discuss complex
regional issues; develop strategic regional responses for
resolving them; and build consensus for setting and accomplishing
regional goals. Elected officials serve annual terms, and
gubernatorial appointees serve three-year terms. TCRPC is
made up of nineteen elected officials and nine gubernatorial
appointees.
See list of current
members and their alternates >>
Council operates a number of programs and services for regional
planning and economic development designed to satisfy the
needs of its public and private sector customers and foster
the healthy and orderly growth of the Region.
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Who it Serves
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A not-for-profit organization created by and for local governments
to provide planning and technical assistance services and assist
in carrying out Florida's growth management programs. It was
established in 1976 through an interlocal agreement between
Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach counties. Membership
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Why TCRPC
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It works quickly and efficiently in bringing communities together
to:
- provide a forum and mechanism by which local governments
can avoid and resolve inter-jurisdictional conflicts in
a positive manner
- allow for cost sharing and savings between local governments
and minimize the need for duplicative efforts
- assure that state and federal goals and objectives are
carried out with respect for local and regional desires
and conditions
- establish a local government think tank for early identification
of opportunities
- respond to local government requests for assistance. Council
responds to over 1,000 requests annually for planning assistance
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TCRPC is by,
of and for Local Government
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It provides the necessary leadership to develop coherent policy
and strategies by which different agencies and levels of government
can act cooperatively. It provides both state and local policy
makers with information they need to solve problems and build
a better future for their residents. It is a strong advocate
for local governments in issues where federal and state involvement
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TCRPC is Effective
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It works exactly as it was intended, and it does its job
well. It is a nationally recognized leader in grass roots
community involvement, education and urban design programs
aimed at revitalizing communities and keeping the Region competitive.
This regional council is not afraid to raise new issues and
has the unique ability to address them. It is difficult to
influence except by facts and logic. It represents the conscience
of its local jurisdictions.
Services to Citizens and Local Government
- Local and Regional Comprehensive Planning Assistance
- Urban Design, Town Planning and Redevelopment Initiatives
- Emergency Preparedness
- Economic Development Initiatives
- Dispute Resolution
- Public Event Planning and Facilitation Services
- Computer Imaging
- Visioning and Community Preference Surveys
- Transportation Planning
- Natural Resource and Energy Planning
- Affordable Housing Initiatives
- Census 2000 Resources
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Mission Statement
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To encourage and enable local units of government and citizenry
to assemble and cooperate with one another and with representatives
of major economic interests, to promote health, safety, and
general welfare of the citizenry, and to plan for future development
of the Region that will keep it competitive and afford a high
quality of life.
Regional planning councils are recognized as Florida's only
multipurpose regional entity in a position to plan for and
coordinate intergovernmental solutions to growth-related problems
on greater-than-local issues, provide technical assistance
to local governments, and meet other needs of its communities.
Chapter 186.502 (4) Florida Statutes
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