Florida Policy Project

Best Practices. Better Outcomes.

Unbiased research to provide best policy solutions for Florida and beyond.

ABOUT US

The Florida Policy Project (FPP) is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute.

The Florida Policy Project advances evidence-based policies to improve the lives of Floridians. We conduct rigorous research and provide education on critical issues such as criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation, and housing. Our work fosters collaboration and informed decision-making, grounded in academic rigor and integrity, and informed by diverse perspectives to achieve better outcomes. The Florida Policy Project is supported by individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept government funds or contributions that could influence the outcomes of its research.

The overarching mission of FPP is to positively influence the quality of life for Florida residents and guests.

“Having served Florida constituents for the past 10 plus years, I am hyper-aware of the need for intelligent data-driven research that will help educate both the general public and our elected officials so they can make informed decisions before they vote on legislation.” 

– Jeff Brandes

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Florida can rebuild smarter after the hurricanes. Here’s how | Column

Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through West and Central Florida, leaving as much as $34 billion in economic losses. The storms will likely rank as ...
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Florida Policy Project: Outdated traffic signals have Florida lagging on road efficiency, safety

A new report from the Florida Policy Project spotlights the urgent need statewide for better traffic signal timing and digitization to improve traffic flow and ...
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Report: Outdated traffic signals hurt people, the environment

A St. Petersburg-based think tank has outlined how Florida’s archaic traffic signals lead to pedestrian-involved crashes, longer commutes and increased greenhouse gas emissions. The report, ...
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Florida faces ‘critical infrastructure challenges,’ USF transportation center study shows

A new study has found that current traffic management systems in Florida are “increasingly inadequate” as the state grapples with how best to manage its ...
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Jeff Brandes: The paradox of safety — how cheap flood insurance drives us closer to danger

Imagine, for a moment, standing on the pristine shores of Florida’s Gulf Coast, where the sand meets the endless blue of the ocean. It’s a ...
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Florida’s condo crisis: Is it bad enough to call a special legislative session?

The unintended consequences of the state’s new law designed to ensure the safety of condo buildings is being felt throughout the state. While the vast ...
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The great contradictions of the real estate market moving into 2025

As 2025 approaches, the U.S. real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused. Mortgage rates, rental patterns, homeownership dreams, and housing ...
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Condo inspection laws need amending to avoid catastrophe

The tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside in June 2021 was a defining moment for Florida. Ninety-eight people died, and the ...
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