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Patricia M. Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council

Linking Regional Visions In Polk County. Patricia M. Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Existing Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands. Developed Land. Conservation Lands Permanently Protected.

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Patricia M. Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council

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

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

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

  4. Florida Population Forecast 35.8 Million 17.9 Million 2005 2060

  5. Regional Relationships myregion.org How Shall We Grow

  6. Regional Relationships Tampa Bay Partnership ONE BAY

  7. Regional Relationships Heartland 2060 Central Florida Regional Planning Council

  8. Regional Relationships

  9. 2050 Regional Growth Vision Four Key Themes (The 4 C’s): Conservation Centers Countryside Corridors

  10. 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.

  11. 2050 Trend • 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 Urban High density suburban Low density suburban

  12. Choice A – Green Areas • <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 Urban High density suburban Low density suburban

  13. Choice B - Centers • <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

  14. 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 Urban High density suburban Low density suburban

  15. What Will This Future Look Like? 2050 TREND 2050 VISION Developed Land 5,195 sq. miles 3,278 sq. miles Conserved Lands 2,144 sq. miles 4,627 sq. miles Average Commute 90 minutes 66 minutes Water Demand 1.70 billion gallons 1.55 billion gallons Air Quality 3.419 mkg CO 2.824 mkg CO Economic Impact $421 billion $ 513 billion

  16. The Choices We Make Today . . . Impact Our Future 2050 TREND 2050 VISION

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  26. www.Heartland2060.com (.org)

  27. 2008 Population Estimates Heartland 2060 Region 840,878 Polk 585,733 Atlantic Ocean Hardee Okeechobee 27,909 40,003 Highlands 100,207 DeSoto 34,487 Glades 11,323 Gulf of Mexico Hendry 41,216 Source: BEBR 2008

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

  29. 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

  30. Existing Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected

  31. Florida’s Heartland: 2060 Trend Developed Land Conservation LandsPermanently Protected

  32. Leadership Team Steering Committee Environment & Natural Resources Education, Workforce, & Economic Development Community Resources Transportation & Land Use Heartland 2060: Organizational Structure 2007-2008 2008-2009 2010-2011 Leadership Team • Develop core values and regional issues • Guide process - Discuss regional priorities - Draft long-term goals and objectives • Synthesize goals and objectives • - Develop recommendations and implementation actions

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

  34. Established Core Values • Stewardship of Natural Resources • Our Water Resources • Respect for Agriculture • Our Communities • Future for Our Children • Sustainable Growth

  35. Heartland Parkway Study Corridor

  36. Heartland Parkway Northern Limits

  37. Heartland Projects Polk County Line Sebring Airport

  38. Potential Impacts of Global Warming 2080? 2060?

  39. Regional Relationships

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

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