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

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

3. 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

4. 20602005 17.9 Million 35.8 Million Florida Population Forecast

5. Regional Relationships myregion.org How Shall We Grow

6. Regional Relationships Tampa Bay Partnership ONE BAY

7. Regional Relationships Central Florida Regional Planning Council Heartland 2060

8. Regional Relationships

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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

19. One Bay Presentation

28. www.Heartland2060.com (.org)

29. 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 2008 840,878

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

31. 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

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

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

34. Leadership Team Heartland 2060: Organizational Structure Steering Committee Leadership Team Environment & Natural Resources Community Resources Education, Workforce, & Economic Development Transportation & Land Use 2007-2008 2008-2009 2010-2011 - 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

35. Year of the Task Force (2008-2009) 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 2008 2009

36. 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

37. Heartland Parkway Study Corridor

38. Heartland Parkway Northern Limits

39. Heartland Projects Polk County Line Sebring Airport

40. Potential Impacts of Global Warming 2080? 2060?

41. Regional Relationships

42. Polk County How Do We Implement 3 Visions at Once?