Voice It! 2008
Overview & Findings
Creating a Regional VISION
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The Future Will Not Be Like
the Past
National Trends
Demographics are shifting
U.S. population is forecast to be over 439 million by 2050
70% to 80% of growth will go into 10 “mega-regions”
Energy costs are rising
Water resources are finite
Regions Will Compete to be
Great Places to Live and Work
Open Spaces and Parks
Amenities near work
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1972
Land Developed: 493,110 acres
Population: 1.7 Million
Employment: 517,806
2005
Land Developed: 876,696 acres
Population: 3.8 Million
Employment: 2.2 Million
2050
Land Developed: 1.6 Million Acres
Population: 7 Million
Employment: 3.8 Million
Public Participation Process
Public Input ● Summer 2008
Data Compilation & Analysis ● Fall 2008
Reality Check
Spring 2007
Mid2009
concepts
alternatives
Community
Workshops
Fall 2007
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refinement
Public Review
Winter 2008
vision
Guiding Principles
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Create a sense of place
Maximize multi-modal transportation
Preserve natural systems
Balance jobs & housing
Strengthen economic development
Sustain the role of agriculture
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The four scenarios …
Seth Harry/LCA Town Planners
A
B
C
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D
Scenario A
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Scenario B
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Scenario C
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Scenario D
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Indicators
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Which Scenario best reflects your overall values
4%
17%
10%
15%
54%
Grey area is a blend of Scenarios
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What people said about
the SCENARIOS
“Scenario A is ‘business as usual.’ The majority of new
development will continue in a suburban pattern.” [4%]
“Scenario B best balances the effects on the environment by
locating jobs and housing in close proximity.” [10%]
“Scenario C encourages mass transit through compact
design, which allows for more farmland and wildlife
preservation.” [54%]
“Scenario D emphasizes protection of wetlands and wildlife
habitat while still providing infrastructure for growth.” [15%]
“A blend provides for compact design, while paying attention
to the existing wetlands & important ecosystems.” [17%]
Issues (3) MOST IMPORTANT for
FUTURE of Tampa Bay region?
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Preliminary Recommendations
• Promote transit and transit-oriented
development
• Encourage compact and mixed-use
development
• Encourage preservation of open
space and agricultural land
• Support increased housing options
• Support environmentally sustainable
growth
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Next Steps
Winter/Spring 2009
- Continue to meet w/community leaders to share
results and solicit feedback
- Complete One Bay Report
-Present findings to stakeholder groups
-County Commissions, MPOs, Economic
Development Organizations, TBARTA, etc.
- Development of an Action Plan (Phase II)
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Thank you
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