Patricia M. Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council Linking Regional Visions In Polk County

Existing Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

Million 35.8 Million Florida Population Forecast

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Countryside Conservation Corridors 2050 Regional Growth Vision Centers Four Key Themes (The 4 C’s):

How Do We Achieve the Vision? Six Regional Principles: PRESERVE… open space, recreational areas, farmland, water resources, and regionally significant natural areas. PROVIDE… a variety of transportation choices. FOSTER… distinct, attractive, and safe places to live. ENCOURAGE… a diverse, globally competitive economy. CREATE… a range of obtainable housing opportunities and choices. BUILD… communities with educational, health care, and cultural amenities.

2050 Trend Urban High density suburban Low density suburban 5,196 sq. miles of developed land 2,912 sq. miles of conservation land 515 sq. miles of new pavement 344 sq. miles of threatened or endangered species urbanized Transportation choices: automobile, bus, commuter rail

Choice A – Green Areas Urban High density suburban Low density suburban <1,660 sq. miles of developed land (3,536) +2,519 sq. miles of conservation land (5,431) <331 sq. miles of new pavement (184) <299 sq. miles of threatened or endangered species urbanized (45) Transportation choices: automobile, bus, commuter rail

Choice B - Centers Urban High density suburban Low density suburban <1,734 sq. miles of developed land (3,462) +2,170 sq. miles of conservation land (5,082) <346 sq. miles of new pavement (169) <299 sq. miles of threatened or endangered species urbanized (45) Transportation choices: automobile, bus, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar

Urban High density suburban Low density suburban Choice C - Corridors <1,918 sq. miles of developed land (3,278) +615 sq. miles of conservation land (3,527) <383 sq. miles of new pavement (132) <316 sq. miles of threatened or endangered species urbanized (28) Transportation choices: automobile, bus, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar

What Will This Future Look Like? 2050 TREND2050 VISION Developed Land5,195 sq. miles3,278 sq. miles Conserved Lands2,144 sq. miles4,627 sq. miles Average Commute90 minutes66 minutes Water Demand1.70 billion gallons1.55 billion gallons Air Quality3.419 mkg CO2.824 mkg CO Economic Impact$421 billion$ 513 billion

The Choices We Make Today... Impact Our Future 2050 TREND2050 VISION

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Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean 2008 Population Estimates Heartland 2060 Region Polk 585,733 Hardee 27,909 DeSoto 34,487 Highlands 100,207 Okeechobee 40,003 Glades 11,323 Hendry 41,216 Source: BEBR ,878

Heartland 2060 Population Change Sources: 2009 BEBR and the 2009 Statistical Abstract of the United States, US Census Bureau

31 Florida 2060: Population Distribution Scenario Region could see significant growth pressures along primary transportation corridors Rate of consumption of undeveloped land could more than double in some counties, as citrus and open spaces are cleared for development

Existing Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

Florida’s Heartland: 2060 Trend Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

Leadership Team Heartland 2060: Organizational Structure Steering Committee Leadership Team Environment & Natural Resources Community Resources Education, Workforce, & Economic Development Transportation & Land Use Synthesize goals and objectives - Develop recommendations and implementation actions - Discuss regional priorities - Draft long-term goals and objectives - Develop core values and regional issues - Guide process

Year of the Task Force ( ) 150 participants 70 expert speakers 21 meetings 7 counties 4 task forces = 1 vision Leadership Team Environment and Natural Resources Education, Workforce, and Economic Development Community Resources Transportation and Land Use

Established Core Values 1.Stewardship of Natural Resources 2.Our Water Resources 3.Respect for Agriculture 4.Our Communities 5.Future for Our Children 6.Sustainable Growth

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