Presented to:

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Presented to Alliance for Regional
Stewardship Shelley Lauten Director,
myregion.org Thursday, November 16, 2006
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Overview

• Who we are
• What are we doing in Central Florida
• Why it is important to think and act regionally
• How we are doing it

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myregion.org Phase I

• About 3 years
• About 3,000 people involved
• About 300 Government, Civic and Business Leaders
• Began at the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Initial Leadership Question

• How Do We Compete in the 21st Century Global
  Economy?

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myregion.org Goals

• Create a common understanding of our region
• Evaluate challenges and opportunities
• Prepare the leadership in the region to act upon
  them
• Openly and honestly discuss tough issues with
  the community

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Regional Priority Areas

• Economic Leadership
• Education
• Environment
• Fragmentation
• Quality of Life
• Smart, Quality Growth

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5 Steps for Building Commitment to Regional
Collaboration

• Start with a Clear Goal
• Identify and Engage Leaders
• Define the Regional Boundaries
• Build a Common Understanding
• Engage the Community

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5 Steps for Building a Commitment to Regional
Collaboration

• Start with a Clear Goal
• Identify and Engage Leaders
• Define the Regional Boundaries
• Build a Common Understanding
• Engage the Community

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• How Can Central Florida Compete in the Global
  Economy and Maintain a High Standard Quality of
  Life?

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5 Steps for Building Commitment to Regional
Collaboration

• Start with a Clear Goal
• Identify and Engage Leaders
• Define the Regional Boundaries
• Build a Common Understanding
• Engage the Community

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Leaders from 7 Counties and 86 Cities
YOUTH
COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
OLDER AMERICANS
BUSINESS
NEIGHBORHOODS
PLACES OF WORSHIP
GOVERNMENT
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5 Steps for Building Commitment to Regional
Collaboration

• Start with a Clear Goal
• Identify and Engage Leaders
• Define the Regional Boundaries
• Build a Common Understanding
• Engage the Community

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Central Florida

• Counties
• Brevard, Lake, Orange,
• Osceola, Polk, Seminole
• and Volusia
• 86 Cities
• Public, Private and Civic Leaders

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Story of Polk County

• Government Boundaries
• vs.
• Market Priorities

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5 Steps for Building a Commitment to Regional
Collaboration

• Start with a Clear Goal
• Identify and Engage Leaders
• Define the Regional Boundaries
• Build a Common Understanding
• Engage the Community

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Regional Research
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PennDesign Central Florida
POPULATION EXPECTATIONS THROUGH 2050
1950 400,000
2005 3,521,813
2050 7,123,770
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2050 Trend University of Florida Geo Plan
Center October 2006

• 379,352
• 874,001

• 390,749
• 653,766

363,521 775,265
1,187,213 2,230,650
Population projections (BEBR) from 2005-2050

• 400,734
• 932,704

453,139 688,295
2005 Total 3,521,813 New Pop 3,601,957 2050
Total 7,123,700
427,248 969,088
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Central FloridaIs this the Future we want?
2000 Trend
2050 Trend
Population 3,048,058 Developed Acres 849,350
(16)
Population 7,218,000 Developed Acres
2,012,922 (52)
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5 Steps for Building a Commitment to Regional
Collaboration

• Start with a Clear Goal
• Identify and Engage Leaders
• Define the Regional Boundaries
• Build a Common Understanding
• Engage the Community

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How Shall We Grow?
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• Project Partners

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• 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 June 2007

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What are we learning?
120 Community Meetings and Presentations Over
8,000 Engaged Participants
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  What Principles of Growth Matter Most?

• Preserve Open Space and the Environment
• Provide Universal Access to Education, Healthcare
  and World-Class Cultural Amenities
• Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices
• Encourage a Diverse, Globally Competitive Economy
• Foster Distinctive, Attractive and Safe Places
• Create a Range of Obtainable Housing Choices

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2050 Trend Map
2050 Development Preference Map
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  IS IT WORTH IT?

• MEDICAL SCHOOL

• SCHOOL BOARD COALITION

• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

• MPO ALLIANCE

• COUNCIL OF MAYORS

• SMART GROWTH ALLIANCE

• COMMUNITY VENUES

• TRAUMA CENTER

• COMMUTER RAIL

• 8,000 CITIZENS INVOLVED

YES!!!
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Regional Blogwww.howshallwegrow.org
Web Site www.myregion.org