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This research project analyzes the trend of urban development in Florida from 2005 to 2060, focusing on population growth and land allocation. It also highlights the importance of conservation lands and proposes policy implications for sustainable future development.
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Thank you to the sponsors: The St. Joe Company, A. Duda & Sons, The Nature Conservancy, and Robert L. Parks, WilsonMiller, Fishkind & Associates, & Glatting Jackson.
Florida 2060 Trend analysis of urban development Results of incremental decisions Question of legacy leadership Prepared by GeoPlan Center of UFandCQG&RD at Georgia Tech
Assumptions 1. Moderate Population Growth (BEBR trend line) 2. New population consumes land at same density as existing development, by County 3. New population distributed geographically based on land suitability (existing urban, roadways, water, coastline, wetlands)
Population Forecast 35.8 Million 17.9 Million 2005 2060
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Existing Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Statewide Land Use Allocation (millions of acres) PermanentlyProtectedConservation10.8 PermanentlyProtectedConservation10.8 Agriculture, Other Undeveloped Lands12.5 Agriculture, Other Undeveloped Lands19.5 Water2.0 Water2.0 Urban Development6.0 Urban Development13.0 2005 2060 Total: 38.3 Million Acres
Additional Land Converted to Urban Development 2005-2060 Other1.5 Million Native Habitat2.7 Million Agriculture2.7 Million Total: 7 Million Acres
New Conservation Lands Targeted For Purchase Statewide Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Lands Targeted for Purchase
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands Existing Existing 2060
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands 2005 2060
Statewide Policy Implications Time for Leadership • Expand Florida Forever • Adopt New Policy on Converting Rural Land to Urban Use • Create 100 Year Legacy Plan
Statewide Policy Implications Expand Florida Forever • Reauthorize • Higher Funding Level • Expand to Open Space, Agricultural Lands • Create Permanent Edges to Urban Communities
Statewide Policy Implications Adopt New Policy on Converting Rural to Urban • Not Just Discourage Urban Sprawl • Add Density in Fair Trade for Significant Open Space, Natural and Agricultural Lands. •Regional Vision PlansLand Use, Environment, and Transportation •Master Plan “Communities of Place”
Statewide Policy Implications 100 Year Legacy Plan • Protect Existing Property Rights • Preserve Community Character • Target Lands for Permanent Protection • Create “Livable Communities”Within Urban Areas - Redevelopment At Urban Edges In Potential New Towns • Guide State Budget, Investments
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Existing Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Existing Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Existing Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected Existing Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Reserve Network for Florida Core Preserves Buffer Zones and Corridors Source: Noss & Cooperrider 1994