Kristen Shell named Okaloosa County’s next Growth Management Director
Kristen Shell, a veteran planner with over two decades of experience in Northwest Florida, has been unanimously confirmed as Okaloosa County’s new Growth Management Director.
Will Niceville Eliminate THIS Affordable Housing Option?
When a local family added a small home to care for both their aging parent and son with autism, they followed all the rules—yet still sparked a citywide debate about property values, affordable housing, and what it really means to “keep Niceville nice.”
Sal Nodjomian: This Is What Niceville Needs To Do To Thrive In The Future
As Niceville enters a new era, longtime City Councilman Sal Nodjomian ends his final term in office. Here’s what he says the city has in its future:
What Will Downtown Niceville Look Like?
AVCON and STOA Architects presented design guidelines for the “Old Town Landing” project in Niceville, proposing a New Orleans/Mobile/Old Pensacola aesthetic for the six-acre waterfront area. The guidelines, focused on wind resistance and energy efficiency, are meant to guide future development without imposing strict requirements. The city will now issue a request for proposals (RFP) to developers, with options to either retain, sell, or enter a public-private partnership for the land.
