Stronger Neighborhoods. Stronger Community.
About the Coalition
A coordinated, informed, constructive voice for our city.
Built by residents and neighborhood leaders to focus on the issues that affect West Palm Beach as a whole.
Our purpose
Why we exist
The Coalition provides a coordinated, informed, and constructive citywide voice on issues affecting West Palm Beach’s long-term livability — growth and development, infrastructure, environmental resilience, transparency, public safety, historic character, mobility, and waterfront planning.
We complement existing neighborhood associations and local advocacy groups — focusing on broader issues that affect multiple neighborhoods and residents collectively.
What we’re working toward
Our priorities
Practical, non-partisan priorities focused on how the city plans, decides, and communicates.
A real seat in planning
Meaningful resident representation in long-term and neighborhood planning — including the Downtown Master Plan process.
Responsible growth
Thoughtful, transparent review of development, zoning, and density so growth strengthens neighborhoods.
Better information & transparency
Clear notice of projects and decisions, and public information that’s easy to find and understand.
Infrastructure & resilience
Drainage, utilities, public works, and climate resilience that keep the city functioning and protected.
Mobility & safety
Traffic, parking, pedestrian safety, and public-safety concerns across the city.
Waterfront & environment
Protecting the waterfront, green space, and environmental resilience for the long term.
These public priorities are drawn from the Coalition’s planning work; specific positions on individual projects are set by the Board.
How we’re organized
Governance & leadership
A Board of Directors (3–11 members) governs the Coalition, with leadership organized around our core focus areas. No currently serving elected public official may sit on the Board. Meet the Board ›
Chair / President
Leads operations and serves as primary spokesperson.
Communications
Media relations, public messaging, and social media.
Neighborhood Relations
Coordination with association presidents and community leaders.
Growth & Development
Zoning, land use, redevelopment, and major construction.
Infrastructure
Utilities, drainage, resiliency, transportation, public works.
Crime & Safety
Public-safety initiatives and neighborhood safety.
Traffic & Parking
Congestion, roadways, parking, pedestrian safety, mobility.
Committees
Government affairs, communications, membership, fundraising, waterfront/resilience, research.
What we’re asking for
Five reasonable requests
Constructive, non-partisan requests from neighborhood residents about how the city plans and decides — centered on the Downtown Master Plan and long-term growth.
1 · Time for review
Allow time for mobility and infrastructure questions to be answered before the Downtown Master Plan is finalized.
2 · Neighborhood representation
Support a workshop to explore creating a Residential Planning Advisory Board (RPAB).
3 · Coordinated mobility planning
Align long-term planning with the County Transportation Master Plan and regional mobility studies.
4 · Real transparency
A public development dashboard, hearing calendar, infrastructure tracking, and study updates.
5 · A formal path for ongoing input
Neighborhoods should be engaged early — not after decisions are largely made.
What we are not asking for
We are not anti-growth, not anti-development, not seeking veto power, and not seeking to replace existing boards.
What we are seeking
Clarity, transparency, coordination, and meaningful resident participation in the decisions that shape our city.
Our long-term vision
A permanent voice. A stronger city.
We’re working toward a permanent structure for neighborhood representation in West Palm Beach — including a Residential Planning Advisory Board, a dedicated neighborhood liaison, neighborhood-informed planning, and a permanent seat at the table.
Photo: WPBRC
Our principles
Non-partisan, citywide, constructive
We do not endorse political candidates and do not advocate on any single neighborhood dispute unless the Board determines it carries citywide significance. We focus on issues, policies, and processes — not personalities. Only individuals authorized by the Board may speak on behalf of the Coalition.
Last reviewed: June 2026.
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