A Unique Look into Life and Government in Jupiter Offered by the Town of Jupiter in partnership with FAU's LifeLong Learning Society Fall, 2008 Session Held at the Lifelong Learning Center, FAU Jupiter Campus

Fall, 2008 Session: October 16, 30, and November 13, 2008 Maps and Course Information Fall, 2008 Session Attendees: Tell us how we did! If you participated in any portion of Jupiter U, we want your feedback. Click here to answer a short questionairre on the program.   Map of tour and session locations Map of FAU Campus and Lifelong Learning Center History Tour Map Session I course materials Riverwalk Map Preserved Lands & Open Space Map Self-guided tour of Open Space properties Session II course materials Jupiter Neighborhoods Map Jupiter Parks Map Session III course materials

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Course Description

• All Neighborhoods as Desirable Places to Live
• Jupiter as a Livable Community
• Being “Uniquely” Jupiter
• Improved Mobility within Jupiter
• Strong Local Economy-More Jobs for Residents
• Continuing Responsive Town Government

These themes define the long-term goals for the community and determine the programs and initiatives offered and developed by the local government.

During the sessions, you will learn about Jupiter’s history and heritage, and how it has shaped life in Jupiter today.You will understand how the Town’s natural, physical, recreational, and financial assets are managed by Town leaders to enhance quality of life, provide a safe and secure community, and provide for managed growth and a strong local economy.You will have an opportunity to meet each member of Jupiter’s town council, the town manager, and key members of town staff who will help you to understand town programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions of your local leaders.

This is a panel/moderator style course, held at FAU's Jupiter campus in the Lifelong Learning Center. It is designed to be informative and interactive, and participants willbe offered optional tours of town areas or facilities as a supplement to the panel sessions.

Course Components:

Panel Session I: “ResponsiveTownGovernment” and “Being Uniquely Jupiter”
Learn about Jupiter’s Council/Manager form of government and how Town Council and Town Staff interact to accomplish community goals.You will also learn about history, nature, conservation and community efforts to maintain Jupiter’s “uniqueness”.

Panel Session II: “All Neighborhoods as Desirable Places to Live,” and "Jupiter as a Livable Community"
Hear how the Town’s resources work together to improve the quality of life in Jupiter’s neighborhoods street-by-street. Learn about managing growth to serve the recreational and service needs of Jupiter’s residents to create a livable Jupiter – now and at “buildout.”

Panel Session III: “Improved Mobility Within Jupiter” and “Strong Local Economy”
This session is focused on the transportation systems within Jupiter, plans for the future, and how Jupiter’s transportation network will connect with the “rest of the world”. Then, learn how the Life Sciences industry has taken hold in Jupiter, and what partnerships are forming to support the vision of Palm BeachCountyas a “Life Sciences hub”.

HOA Workshop
Special interactive session for residents and board members of our communities on navigating the challenges and issues facing homeowners associations today.

History of Jupiter Tour
Narrated trolley tour leaving from the Jupiter Lighthouse Museum, Captain Armours’ Way

Tour of Jupiter Water Plant
Walking tour of the Jupiter Water Plant, Central Boulevard

Tour of Jupiter Police Department
Walking tour of the Jupiter Police Department, 210 Military Trail