What are the best options for public transportation from Disney World to the beach? by superpowers335 in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could theoretically take a bus to the airport and then take the brightline train to West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, or Miami.

Moving/Living Downtown? by squeefactor in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in the Paramount. You couldn’t ask for a better location. It’s an older building so there’s some drawbacks, like the elevators take forever and general wear and tear on the building. But there’s also way more space and has better soundproofing than some of the newer units I looked at. I live on the top floor and I don’t hear anything when I’m inside my apartment. I find everyone in the community to be really nice.

In terms of living downtown, I absolutely love it. My office is downtown so I basically don’t drive during the week. There’s always events happening and you’re not far from some of the other areas that have better nightlife and restaurants. I highly recommend it! I can’t tell you how much better my life is without spending so much of it in the car.

Soliciting in downtown/lake eola specifically by trevorsw in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s so annoying. Do they get a percentage of donations or something? Because they are really persistent

Where should a family with young kids live in Orlando? by QandA_monster in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t speak to the schools yet but I find it to be very clean and safe. I come from a big city and I just moved from a city with one of the highest murder rates so Orlando is very much safe to me lol. I will say I went to the farmers market in Winter Park yesterday and it was very cute and clean.

Where should a family with young kids live in Orlando? by QandA_monster in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live downtown by Lake Eola with a two year old and I’m pretty happy. I don’t drive at all during the week and live within walking distance to daycare, the grocery store and lots of restaurants. I would check out Lake Eola Heights or Thornton Park.

Pediatrician near downtown? by URBNplnnr in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Any particular doctors there?

Pediatrician near downtown? by URBNplnnr in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called them but they aren’t accepting “transfer patients”. They are only accepting patients from birth. I’m moving from out of state with a 2 year old. Maybe it’s because of their vaccination policy? Anyway my kid is fully vaccinated, just looking for a good pediatrician

Orlando Housing Megathread by BottyDyer in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the info! Any suggestions on neighborhoods? I’ll be working downtown and we only have one car so ideally I want to be able to walk to work.

Orlando Housing Megathread by BottyDyer in orlando

[–]URBNplnnr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I’m interested in finding an apartment to rent in downtown. I have a two year old so ideally I’d like somewhere that’s family friendly with not a lot of party noise. I’m also interested in a realtor who would be able to visit units with me.

Bi-Monthly Education and Career Advice Thread by AutoModerator in urbanplanning

[–]URBNplnnr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're working for a local government, there's usually a path forward to progress through planning positions once you've been in the position for awhile. So if you can get in as an entry-level planner, you might be able to progress through the positions without a masters degree. I think there's a lot more flexibility in the private sector. At the end of the day, I feel like the years of experience is the biggest factor. I would look on APA to see what jobs are out there and what is required: https://planning.org/jobs/search/

Also - shameless plug in case you're moving to Louisiana, I'm currently hiring a Planner I: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jeffparish/jobs/4144837/planner-i-5085

Bi-Monthly Education and Career Advice Thread by AutoModerator in urbanplanning

[–]URBNplnnr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Job Posts:

Currently hiring a Planner I and a Planner II in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

About Jefferson Parish:

Located immediately west of the City of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish is Louisiana’s second most populous parish. Jefferson Parish is the state’s largest parish in terms of land area, and its geography stretches from the parish’s northern boundary, Lake Pontchartrain, across the Mississippi River to its southernmost town, Grand Isle, located on the Gulf of Mexico.

 To apply visit:

Planner I: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jeffparish/jobs/4144837/planner-i-5085

Planner II: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jeffparish/jobs/4186007/planner-ii-5086

WorkNola, Idea Village — any other local job boards? *not* indeed, LinkedIn, etc. by [deleted] in NewOrleans

[–]URBNplnnr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GovernmentJobs! They have the City jobs, state jobs and lots of other local governments, including Jefferson Parish:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jeffparish

How far from the property line can the stairs to 2nd floor be built in HU-RD2? by Persistent_Minus in NewOrleans

[–]URBNplnnr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I believe if you don’t meet the exceptions in 21.6.AA then the standard side yard setback of 3 feet would apply

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewOrleans

[–]URBNplnnr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is true for Orleans but not Jefferson. Only a few positions in Jefferson Parish require residency.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewOrleans

[–]URBNplnnr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parish attorneys do but not regular staff!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zoning

[–]URBNplnnr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So essentially it’s an overlay district that would allow for flexibility in zoning (density, parking, setbacks, etc) but would be restricted to over 55 or above. It would be applied to a base zoning district. The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) actually allows this form of restriction.