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In 2023, our team had the privilege of working on the restoration and repair of levees at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Space Coast by NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center. Our team conducted a topographic survey across 4 miles of levees on the refuge. Our certified UAV pilots also collected data via specialized drones to produce detailed aerial images of the site. Given the restricted airspace of Kennedy Space Center, we were able to coordinate closely with the FAA, USFWS, and NASA to ensure safe and effective operations. We were honored to provide precise and innovative solutions for critical restoration efforts to the refuge! Plus, we were visited by some of the local wildlife during our assessment. Learn more about how our team surveyed the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge: https://lnkd.in/dnZDiEj #KennedySpaceCenter #MerrittIsland #NationalWildlifeRefuge #TopographicSurvey #UAV

Join us for a spooky and fun-filled evening at the Orange Lake Overlook! Enjoy a hayride through the beautiful scenic preserve, plus activities for all ages. This event is more than just Halloween fun—it supports ongoing restoration projects at Orange Lake Overlook, where our team is proud to work with the Alachua Conservation Trust. Don’t miss out on the festive fun while giving back to a great cause! 📅 When: October 26th, 6 PM - 8 PM 📍 Where: Orange Lake Overlook Click the link to learn more and get involved! https://lnkd.in/eeyKhvKY #OrangeLakeOverlook #Conservation #AlachuaConservationTrust #Restoration

Is it possible to have meaningful engagement on a planning project if it is part of a larger community event? 💭 Kathie Ebaugh, FAICP's answer: Yes! Community events, such as festivals, farmer’s markets, parades, 5k races, downtown events, and holiday activities, are great places to host meaningful community engagement events. Building your community engagement efforts around these events will: 1) increase awareness of your community planning efforts, 2) introduce them to a wider group of community members, and 3) increase participation in your planning process. As a result, your community plan will have a variety of input from a more diverse group of community members than you would receive through more traditional community workshops or public hearings. To ensure your planning efforts benefit from community events, you will need to develop a strategy that considers how your community events will be used. The key is to thoughtfully map out your community event and planning process. An effective community event planning strategy includes: 1. Aligning the dates of community events with the steps of the community engagement process; 2. Tailoring the engagement activities of each event to the information needed at that point in the process; 3. Providing an array of engagement activities for different age groups and different community interests (e.g. games, coloring stations, interactive maps, and vision boards); 4. Publicizing your participation and providing branded merchandise; and 5. Encouraging all event attendees to participate in the activities—residents and visitors alike. Community events can be the focus of your community engagement efforts or supplement other activities.

We're thrilled to be a part of the restoration process of Orange Lake Overlook, a historic nature preserve located just south of Micanopy. Our team is working with the Alachua Conservation Trust to design improvements to the preserve entrance and welcome center, ensuring the legacy of the property for generations to come. Stay tuned for more updates! In the meantime, learn more about the Orange Lake Overlook from this video by Alachua Conservation Trust ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eE4DJMXb #OrangeLakeOverlook #Conservation #Restoration #AlachuaConservationTrust #Alachua

What does the career track of an urban/community planner typically look like? 💭 Here's what Nick Hill, AICP had to say: "What I love about this profession is the freedom to shape your career around what excites you most. Most planners start out doing the fundamentals, such as completing staff reports and analyzing data—often exposing to them planning’s broad spectrum of focus areas and specialties. Some planners may choose to specialize in fields which interest them, such as transportation, school, or environmental planning, while others may prefer to remain generalists and utilize specialists when the needs arise. Successfully completing projects will often result in opportunities to move in into management, thus allowing experienced practitioners to empower the next generation of planners to forge career paths of their own!" Are you a planning student or an emerging planner looking to chart and advance your career? Our team at JBPro is dedicated to working with young professionals through internships, mentorship programs, and partnerships with universities. If you are interested in learning more, contact Nick Hill, AICP by messaging him on LinkedIn or by sending him an email at nick.hill@jbpro.com. #CommunityPlanning #CommunityPlanningMonth #UrbanPlanner #CommunityPlanner #JBPro

This year's Parade of Homes by Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) has officially begun! 🏡 This event is the perfect opportunity to tour new homes, see the latest trends in homebuilding, and see how the local community and neighborhoods are developing. From October 5-6th and 12-13th, builders, developers, subcontractors, and many others will gather to put their best foot forward and present what North Central Florida has to offer. After working with the Town of Tioga in one of our major projects, we're proud to see homes on display from that area alongside so many others. Admission is free, so join us from noon to 5 PM to explore your dream home and learn more! #ParadeOfHomes #BANCF #NorthCentralFlorida #CommunityPlanning #BuildersAssociation

Join us on Saturday, October 5th for the 35th annual Central Florida Peanut Festival! This local event will take place in Heritage Park of Williston from 9 AM to 3 PM, with over 100+ vendors for crafts, food, apparel, contests, games, and much more. Our team is joining in on the fun as part of our work on the City Reimagined: Williston 2050 Plan. Come check out our booth and take part in planning the City of Williston's future—and don't forget to bring your friends and family too! #CentralFloridaPeanutFestival #PeanutFestival #Williston #CentralFlorida #CommunityPlanning

It is officially National Community Planning Month! Every October, we celebrate the planners who have worked to create vibrant, innovative, and resilient communities across the country. Here at JBPro, we celebrate our dedicated team of planners whose community-oriented and data-driven approach to the planning process helps to foster vibrant communities reflective of their unique history and vision for the future. To continue the celebration and conversation around community planning, our own JBPro planners will answer YOUR questions about the topic! Ask your questions now to have them answered by an expert: https://lnkd.in/e3PGVfSH #PlanningMonth #CommunityPlanning #Planning #FAQ

Tomorrow we're hosting our very own Networking Night at Midtown Park + Eatery! From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Engineering & Geomatics students are invited to meet with our industry professionals and learn about JBPro's work and career opportunities. Plus, there will be free food, drinks, games, and a chance to win prizes, including an RTIC cooler! Enter the raffle and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eA7eyQdR #NetworkingNight #Engineering #Surveying #JBPro

Come find JBPro at UF Career Connections Center Showcase Technical Day tomorrow, Sept. 25th from 9 am to 3 pm, at the Stephen O'Connell Center in booth #1057! We are looking for talented students and graduates who are excited to develop their skills in engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and community planning. Learn more about JBPro career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g_xS58EA #UFCareerWeek #UF #CareerShowcase2024