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How Shall We Live in Volusia?

How Shall We Live in Volusia?. Shelley Lauten Director, myregion.org June 16, 2007. myregion.org. Began in 1999 Phase I About 3,000 citizens engaged About 300 Government, Civic and Business Leaders Began at the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Question.

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How Shall We Live in Volusia?

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  1. How Shall We Live in Volusia? Shelley Lauten Director, myregion.org June 16, 2007

  2. myregion.org • Began in 1999 • Phase I • About 3,000 citizens engaged • About 300 Government, Civic and Business Leaders • Began at the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

  3. Leadership Question How Can Central Florida Compete in the Global Economy and Maintain a High Standard Quality of Life?

  4. Central Florida Counties Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia 86 Cities Public, Private and Civic Leaders

  5. Regional Priority Areas • Economic Leadership • Education • Environment • Fragmentation • Quality of Life • Smart, Quality Growth

  6. Central FloridaPopulation Projections Through 2050 1950 400,000 2005 3,521,813 2050 7,123,770

  7. Key IssueWhile the population of the United States is projected to grow by 49% between now and 2050, Central Florida has a projected growth rate of 136%.Volusia County is projected to grow from 494,000 to 874,000 residents.

  8. How is the Region Growing? 2005 – Trend 2050 – Trend Population – 3,521,813 Developed Area – 2,618 sq. miles Population – 7,123,770 Developed Area – 5,196 sq. miles

  9. Regional Research

  10. “Environmental Jewels” • St. Johns Mosaic • Indian River Lagoon • Kissimmee Prairie • Volusia Corridor • Green Swamp • Wekiva Greenway • Lake Wales Ridge

  11. Central Florida Values Study Values Pillars Nature and the Outdoors Safe and Secure Communities Education Community and Parental Peace and Pride Through Good Educational Opportunities Peace of Mind and Security from Living in Safe and Secure Communities High Quality of Life from Enjoyment in Family Friendly Activity Nature Allows

  12. How Shall We Grow?

  13. Project Partners

  14. Goal Create a shared 50-year vision for the seven-county Central Florida Region

  15. Step 1 – Regional Event Mar 29, 2006 Step 2 – Community Information Sessions Apr/May 2006 Step 3 – Community Input Sessions May-June 2006 Step 4 – Community Input Sessions Aug-Sept 2006 Step 5 – Regional Event Oct 13, 2006 Step 6 – Community Wide Outreach Jan-Feb 2007 Step 7 – Community Summit August 10, 2007

  16. Citizen Involvement • Feedback in Shaping the Vision • March 2006-February 2007 • 150 Community Presentations • 10,000 meeting participants • 7,319 survey participants • Ongoing Citizen Awareness • Since March 2007 • 40 Community Presentations • 2,000 meeting participants

  17. What Did We Learn? 6 Regional Growth Principles • Preserve Green Areas • Provide Access to Education, Health Care and Cultural Amenities • Provide Transportation Choices • Encourage Economic Development • Foster Distinctive, Attractive and Safe Places to Live • Create Range of Obtainable Housing

  18. What Did We Learn? Three Key Themes Create Town Centers Preserve Green Areas Develop Transit Corridors

  19. The Trend By UF Geo Plan Ctr. Green Areas By UF Geo Plan Ctr. What Could These “Themes” Look Like? . . . “Four Choices” for Our Future Centers By Renaissance Planning Group Corridors By UF Geo Plan Ctr.

  20. 7,319 Citizens Provided Feedback On the “Four Choices” • Selected Preferred Future • Gave Input on What Matters Most • - Percentage developed land, 2050 • Percentage conserved land, 2050 • Air Quality • Water Demand • Transportation choices • Commute Times • Economic Impact

  21. Clear Loser • The Trend • First Choice 4.14% • Second Choice 4.04% • Third Choice 5.36% • Least Preferred 86.5%

  22. Central Florida has its regional 2050 vision: #3. Promote more growth in centers #4. Connect some centers with rail transit #1. Avoid the Trend #2. Establish the “Green Print”

  23. 2050 Regional Growth Vision A Visual Representation of: Conservation Centers Countryside Corridors

  24. Next Steps: Implementing a Shared Vision Requires Consensus on Growth Policies Vision for the Future Development polices and issues

  25. Who Has Been Working to Address the Principles? • Joint Policy Framework Committee • Council of Mayors • MPO Alliance • myregion.org • Regional Leadership Council • Regional Planning Councils • School Boards Coalition • Smart Growth Alliance

  26. How Can We Create Shared, Consistent Growth Policies? Shared Vision Shared Vision: Based on six Principles of Growth Regional Policies: Joint Policy Committee, MPO Alliance, Regional Planning Councils Regional Citizen Input County Policies: County Commissioners and Staffs County Local Policies: Mayors, City Commissioners and Staffs Local

  27. Community SummitAugust 10, 2007

  28. Web Site: www.myregion.org

  29. How Shall We Grow?

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