Patricia M. SteedExecutive Director

Central Florida Regional Planning Council

Linking Regional VisionsIn Polk County

Existing Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands

Developed Land

Conservation LandsPermanently Protected

2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands

Developed Land

Conservation LandsPermanently Protected

20602005

17.9 Million

35.8 Million

Florida Population Forecast

Regional Relationships

myregion.org

How ShallWe Grow

Regional Relationships

Tampa Bay Partnership

ONE BAY

Regional Relationships

Central Florida Regional Planning

Council

Heartland2060

Regional Relationships

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

UrbanHigh density suburbanLow 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

UrbanHigh density suburbanLow 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

UrbanHigh density suburbanLow 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

UrbanHigh density suburbanLow 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 TREND 2050 VISION

Developed Land5,195 sq. miles 3,278 sq. miles

Conserved Lands 2,144 sq. miles4,627 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

The Choices We Make Today . . . Impact Our Future

2050 TREND 2050 VISION

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Gulf of Mexico

Atlantic Ocean

2008 Population EstimatesHeartland 2060 Region

Polk585,733

Hardee27,909

DeSoto34,487

Highlands100,207

Okeechobee40,003

Glades11,323

Hendry41,216

Source: BEBR 2008

840,878

Heartland 2060 Population Change

% change % change1990-2000 2000-2008

DeSoto 23,865 32,209 34.96% 34,487 7.07%Hardee 19,499 26,938 38.15% 27,909 3.60%

Highlands 68,432 87,366 27.67% 100,207 14.70%Okeechobee 29,627 35,910 21.21% 40,003 11.40%

Polk 405,382 483,924 19.37% 585,733 21.04%Five County

Region 546,805 666,347 21.86% 788,339 18.31%

Glades 7,591 10,576 39.32% 11,323 7.06%Hendry 25,773 36,210 40.50% 41,216 13.82%

Seven County Region

580,169 713,133 22.92% 840,878 17.91%

Florida 12,938,071 15,982,824 23.53% 18,807,219 17.67%Nation 248,718,302 281,424,603 13.15% 303,824,640 7.96%

County / Area 1990 2000 2008

Sources: 2009 BEBR and the 2009 Statistical Abstract of the United States, US Census Bureau

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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 LandsPermanently Protected

Florida’s Heartland: 2060 Trend

Developed Land

Conservation LandsPermanently Protected

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

Year of the Task Force (2008-2009)

150 participants70 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

Established Core Values1. Stewardship of Natural Resources

2. Our Water Resources

3. Respect for Agriculture

4. Our Communities

5. Future for Our Children

6. Sustainable Growth

Heartland Parkway Study Corridor

Heartland Parkway Northern Limits

Heartland Projects

Heartland Projects

Polk County Line

Sebring Airport

Potential Impacts of Global Warming

2080?

2060?

Regional Relationships

Polk County

How Do We Implement 3 Visions at Once?