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Historic preservation enhances quality of life of Floridians, UF study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Historic preservation enhances the quality of life of Floridians through economic and cultural contributions to an improved sense of place, according to a new study from the University of Florida.

Filed under Architecture, Florida, Law, Politics, Research on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Five years post-9/11, survey shows most consider skyscrapers safe

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Five years after terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center, a majority of respondents in a University of Florida study say they felt safe living and working in skyscrapers despite believing they are terrorist targets.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Politics, Research, Sciences on Monday, December 18, 2006.