Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Series: The Heartland and Suncoast Expressways: Policy and planning implications for Florida s future

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1 Vivian Young, AICP 1000 Friends of Florida John Moran Photography Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Series: The Heartland and Suncoast Expressways: Policy and planning implications for Florida s future

2 Due to constraints on staff time, we only apply for professional certification credits for participants who attend the live webinar, not those who view the broadcast at a later date.

3 1000 Friends of Florida Building Better Communities & Saving Special Places Florida s leading nonprofit advocate for sustainable development Work with citizens, community and state leaders, conservation and business groups Educate, advocate and negotiate to protect Florida s high quality of life Please support us at Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

4 Dr. John M. DeGrove May 4, 1924 April 13, 2012 Icon of comprehensive planning both in Florida and across the nation Co-founder of 1000 Friends of Florida To find out more, please visit:

5 Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Sponsors FLORIDA STEWARD The Archibald Foundation, Inc. NATHANIEL REED SOCIETY Mosaic FRIEND Ms. Kimberly A. DeGrove and Dr. Clyde Partin Dickman Law Firm William Howard Flowers, Jr. Foundation, Inc. The Keith Team Kitson & Partners The Perkins Charitable Foundation Mr. Robert M. Rhodes

6 Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Sponsors SPONSOR Mr. Thomas Baird SUPPORTER American Planning Association, Florida Chapter Mr. Ron Book, PA Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program Mr. William M. DeGrove Ms. Sara Fotopulous Mr. David M. Orshefsky Ms. Nancy Ellen Stroud Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Ms. Susan Trevarthen

7 This webinar has been approved for: 1.5 AICP CM credits for planners (# ) 1.5 credits for Florida DBPR Landscape Architects (include course # and provider #PVD151 on certificate you receive in follow up ).15 CEUs for Florida Environmental Health Professionals 1 CEC for Certified Floodplain Managers 2.0 CLE for Florida attorneys (# N; Intermediate; 2 General, 2 Constitutional Law) In the follow up you will receive: A certificate of attendance (use Google Chrome to download) A link to a brief survey to help us improve future webinars

8 Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Series FREE MAY WEBINAR Florida Legislative Wrap Up Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1:30, Eastern Time Approved for credits for planners, Florida DBPR landscape architects, Certified Floodplain Managers, Florida attorneys Register or find out more at

9 Support 1000 Friends! Donate on-line at (you may designate it for DeGrove Education Fund if you wish) to find out about becoming a DeGrove Webinar Series sponsor AMAZON SMILE Amazon will make a donation to 1000 Friends every time you purchase through their site at

10 To find out more: Visit 1000 Friends of Florida s 2019 Florida Legislative Session webpage at: And the proposed SB 7068/HB 1773 webpage at:

11 If you have sound issues: Make sure the speaker on your computer is turned on Adjust the volume on your computer On Go-to-Webinar control panel click on Audio box and do sound check and adjust accordingly OR On Go-to-Webinar control panel click on Audio box and then Telephone and follow directions to call in

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13 Your webinar control panel includes a Questions box Please click on + sign and type any questions in this box Please refer to the slide number and/or speaker when you post your question Please keep your questions succinct! Staff will ask the presenters questions, as time permits Please ask questions!

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15 Thomas Hawkins, JD, AICP Policy and Planning Director for 1000 Friends of Florida Teaches courses in land use law at University of Florida Levin College of Law and College of Design, Construction and Planning, and Florida State University Holds Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law and Master of Science in Real Estate from University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business

16 Lindsay Cross Public Lands Advocate for the Florida Conservation Voters Leads public outreach and engagement campaign to elevate the importance of public lands and the need for increased and consistent funding for conservation, and lobbies state legislature Served as Executive Director of the Florida Wildlife Corridor from April July 2018 guiding organization s strategic vision for a statewide connected corridor of land and water that benefits wildlife and people Worked for 15 years at the Tampa Bay Estuary Program coordinating multi-entity habitat restoration and water quality improvement projects In 2018, ran for the Florida State Senate District 24 with a focus on protecting the environment and improving public Holds a BS in Environmental Health from Colorado State University and a MS in Environmental Science and Policy from University of South Florida

17 Pat Steed Executive Director of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council that covers five counties and 25 cities Serves as the Staff Services Director for the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) serving six counties of the Heartland of Florida. 35 years of management and transportation planning experience including serving as a County and City Planning Director, a Director of three Transportation Planning Organizations (TPOs), and a Project Director for a global consulting firm. Currently serves on the Board of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), is a member of the Florida Transportation Plan/Strategic Intermodal System (FTP/SIS) Steering Committee, serving as an FTP Champion for Quality Places, and serves as a Council of Peers member for both the Southeastern Regional Directors Initiative (SERDI) and for RPO America. Previously served on the Florida Greenways and Trails Council for five years and on many state Task Forces and project peer reviews. Passion is for visioning--whether leading regional visions such as Heartland 2060, or working with neighborhoods or non-profits, she seeks to link values with possibility thinking to improve the quality of communities and organizations. Attended graduate school at Auburn University and received undergraduate degree from the University of Montevallo.

18 Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program Thomas Hawkins, JD, AICP Policy and Planning Director, 1000 Friends of Florida

19 Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program SB 7068 and HB 7113 in 2019 Florida Legislative Session April 18, 2019 Webinar

20 Basics Call it M-CORES Three new toll expressways General Revenue Fund pays for planning and design Turnpike revenue bonds pay for construction

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22 Planning and timeline Three task forces Membership to include representatives of state, regional, and local governments and appropriate conservation or community not-for-profit organizations FDOT to appoint members by August 1, 2019 Reports due October 1, 2020 FDOT to adhere to task force recommendations to the maximum extent feasible Construction to begin by December 31, 2022 Expressways to traffic by December 31, 2030

23 Special planning considerations For Southwest-Central Florida Connector Wildlife crossing design features to protect panther For Suncoast Connector and Northern Turnpike Connector Water quality and quantity of springs, rivers, and aquifer recharge areas Agricultural land uses

24 Miscellaneous details Could include other infrastructure broadband water and sewer energy distribution shared-use nonmotorized trails freight and passenger rail public transit wildlife corridors Other programs funded Small County Road Assistance Program Small County Outreach Program Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Workforce development program

25 Money from General Revenue Fund Fiscal Year General Revenue Fund to M-CORES Program $12.5 million $57.5 million $102.5 million and every year thereafter $109 million

26 Money for construction Borrowed through turnpike revenue bonds Subject to economic feasibility or 12/30 rule FDOT must determine estimated net revenues of the proposed turnpike project, excluding feeder roads and turnpike improvements, will be sufficient to pay at least 50 percent of the annual debt service on the bonds associated with the project by the end of the 12th year of operation and to pay at least 100 percent of the debt service on the bonds by the end of the 30th year of operation When revenues cannot cover annual debt service, FDOT will repay debt with revenue from other toll expressways

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28 Billion dollar que$tion Construction cost unknown Recent projects Wekiva Parkway cost $1.6 billion for 25 miles Suncoast 2 Phase 2 cost $134 million for 13 miles M-CORES corridors are about 350 miles Cost likely tens of billions

29 Heartland and Suncoast Expressways Lindsay Cross Public Lands Advocate, Florida Conservation Voters

30 Heartland and Suncoast Expressways Policy and planning implications for Florida s future Lindsay Cross Public Lands Advocate Photo Credit: Matthew Beck, Citrus County Chronicle

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48 Corridors facilitate movement of people and wildlife Federal program authorized by Congress in 1964 Provided $900 million/year for parks, preserves, ball parks More than $1 Billion to Florida Expired in September 2018 Photo Credit: Florida State Parks

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54 Source: 1000 Friends of Florida Current vs. Trend 2070

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75 Florida s Water and Land Conservation Amendment Constitutional amendment in 2014 (Amendment 1) Passed by 75% of voters Not a new tax Directs 1/3 of documentary stamp revenue to water and land conservation and recreation

76 Historic Conservation Funding: Florida Forever Drastic Reductions in Funding after 2009 Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Revenue

77 2017 Budget * FY16-17 FY17-18 Debt Service $175.7 $170.3 Everglades $215.2 $205* Florida Forever $15.2 $0 Florida Communities Trust $10.0 $0 Rural Family Lands $35 $0* Springs $50 $50 Existing Agency Operating/Regulatory $237.8 $227.4

78 Florida Forever and Preservation 2000 Started in 1991 (P200) then in 2001 with FF Provided $300 million/year for conservation and recreation Funding dried up after 2008 recession and has not fully recovered to historic levels 2019 recommended budgets: Governor: $100 million Senate: $45 million House: $20 million

79 2019 recommended budgets Governor: $100 million Senate: $45 million House: $20 million

80 Land and Water Conservation Fund Federal program authorized by Congress in 1964 Provided $900 million/year for parks, preserves, ball parks More than $1 Billion to Florida Expired in September, 2018 Re-authorized in February, 2019

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82 Photo Credit: Carlton Ward, Jr.

83 Photo Carlton Credit: Ward, Carlton Jr. Ward, Jr.

84 Lindsay Cross Public Lands Advocate

85 Heartland 2060 Regional Vision Pat Steed, Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council

86 Regional Vision Pat Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council

87 2005 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

88 2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

89 Demographics Geographic Area Population Population Growth Rate, 2000 to 2010 DeSoto 19,039 23,865 32,209 34, % Glades 5,992 7,591 10,576 12, % Hardee 20,357 19,499 26,938 27, % Hendry 18,599 25,773 36,210 39, % Highlands 47,526 68,432 87,366 98, % Okeechobee 20,264 29,627 35,910 39, % Polk 321, , , , % 7-County Total 453, , , , % Florida 9,746,961 12,938,071 15,982,824 18,801, % United States 226,545, ,709, ,421, ,745, %

90 Where Will Our Future Take Us? Developed land Conserved land Source: 1000 Friends of Florida

91 Transportation and Economic Development Source: Florida Dept of Transportation, 2010

92 Heartland2060.com

93 Our Heartland Values

94 Stewardship of Natural Resources

95 Our Water Resources

96 Respect for Agriculture

97 Our Communities

98 Future for Our Children

99 Heartland 2060 Task Forces Economic Diversification Water Integrating with Natural Resources Planning Health Care Infrastructure to Support Diversified Economy Sustainable and Viable Natural Systems Supporting Economic Development Cultural Identity Early Learning, K-16, Lifelong Education Agriculture Energy/Climate Ensuring Multimodal Connectivity Enhancing and Creating Sustainable Communities

100 Population Counts and Projections 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, , DeSoto Glades Hardee Hendry Highlands U.S. Census 2011 BEBR (Medium- High Average) Population Projections Extended projection (based on 2011 BEBR Medium- High Average rates ) Okeechobee Polk

101 The Heartland Tomorrow Future Industry Clusters Where we could be going Economic Opportunities (from the CEDS)

102 Regional Economic Engines as Futures

103 Current Economy A future that Resembles the Present. If we continue with business-as-usual, including healthcare, natural resources, and ecotourism, then we can expect our future to look like Following current and historical trends in: o population o employment o land use Continuing economic prominence of agriculture, healthcare, mining, warehousing, ecotourism, and service industries

104 Energy Economy A future that is Focused on Energy. If we focus on supplying technologies and goods that create energy and become energy exporters, then we can expect our future to look like Developing an alternative fuels industry based on agriculture Manufacturing and installing renewable energy technologies Using high-tech energy technologies to become an energy exporter Energy efficiency and conservation technologies

105 Trade Economy A future that is Making & Moving Goods. If we focus on employment hubs for manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing, then we can expect our future to look like Using current and future industrial areas and logistics and trade networks Maintaining high capacity transportation networks for moving goods Enhancing distribution of air cargo Connecting ports Establishing advanced manufacturing and warehousing facilities

106 Topic areas: Balance in urban land uses and conservation land uses Transportation systems prevent fragmentation of natural systems Infrastructure supports sustainable agriculture Land use supports a sustainable economy and a sustainable environment Creating multimodal corridors Connecting the Heartland with other regions Moving freight by rail, roads, and air Moving people by rail, roads, and transit Task Force: Key Issues: Integrating with Natural Resources Planning Supporting Economic Development Ensuring Multimodal Connectivity Enhancing and Creating Sustainable Communities Topic areas: Land use to support 2060 economy Moving people to support 2060 economy Moving goods to support 2060 economy Linking transportation and land use to support 2060 economy Promoting energy efficient land use patterns Supporting redevelopment Housing affordability and sense of place within established communities Improvements to serve the needs of new communities

107 Florida s Ecological Greenways Across the Heartland

108 Transportation, Land Use and Natural Resources: Regional Systems Planning Efforts Existing Land Uses 14.9% 0.8% 4.6% 5.6% 0.4% 0.9% 0.6% 5.2% 67.0% Single Family Multi-Family Commercial Industrial Institutional Agriculture Conservation Mixed-Use Mining

109 Projected 2060 Population Today 2060

110 Projected 2060 Employment Today s Economy Future Current Economy

111 Linking Land Use & Transportation Connections between growth and development and transportation access Planning land use and transportation to sustain viable natural systems Enhancing mobility while preserving community character Linking visioning to land use and transportation planning

112 Enhancing and Creating Sustainable Communities Economic Diversity Multi-Modal Connectivity Cultural Heritage Natural Resource Protection

113 Southeast Florida-Heartland Central Florida Study Area Potential for increased freight flows from Southeast Florida seaports and connections to proposed intermodal logistics centers US 27 alternatives options include truck-only lanes, freight rail service, express lanes, etc. Heartland 2060 regional vision will help guide future decisions about US 27

114 Southwest Florida-Heartland Central Florida Study Area Examine need for more direct connection between Southwest, Central Florida Potential future need to provide alternative to I-75 for people and freight Heartland 2060 regional vision will help guide decisions about future growth, development, and corridors

115 Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program Revitalize rural communities, encourage job creation, and provide regional connectivity while leveraging technology, enhancing quality of life and public safety, and protecting the environment and natural resources (SB7068/HB7113) From Heartland 2060: o o o o o Transportation systems that serve regional connectivity while maintaining mobility and community character in established cities and towns along new or expanding corridors Multi-modal corridors which encourage a variety of modes of travel for people and goods Corridors which avoid disruption of natural resources and key habitat areas Corridors which mitigate unavoidable impacts with emphasis on improving the impacted resources Corridors which minimize the proliferation of utility corridors requiring new easements

116 Regional Vision Pat Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council

117 Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance Program Thomas Hawkins, JD, AICP Policy and Planning Director, 1000 Friends of Florida

118 Policy considerations for toll expressway development

119 Environmental and agricultural resources? Suburban sprawl? Transportation need? Job creation? Hurricane evacuation?

120 Environmental and agricultural resources

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122 M-CORES program is business as usual. Different outcomes require different actions. Florida should invest in moving people and goods by rail and transit.

123 Is more of the same right for Florida? Florida s cities need $126.4 billion in unfunded transportation capital investment through The average commute time for Florida workers is 27.4 minutes. This time Floridians are stuck in traffic is higher than the national average. Center for Urban Transportation Research, Review of MPO Long Range Transportation Plans and Estimate of Statewide 2035 Metropolitan Area Financial Shortfall 12 (2013). Florida Department of Transportation, Commuting Trends in Florida A Special Report from FDOT Forecasting and Trends Office 8 (February 2018).

124 In 2017, 3,184 people died on Florida roads Florida is the most dangerous state for walking in the nation. Eight of the top-ten most dangerous cities for walking are Florida cities. Florida Department of Health, Florida Vital Statistics Annual Report 2017, 114 (2017). Smart Growth America and National Complete Street Coalition, Dangerous by Design 12 (2019).

125 More roads cause more traffic, more sprawl Trips created in the short-term are redistributive people change behavior to drive more often and further Trips created in long-term are generative developers, businesses, and people make long-term location decisions dependent on roads Expressways distort real estate markets, subsidize sprawl Robert Cervero, Road Expansion, Urban Growth, and Induced Travel A Path Analysis, APA Journal (Spring 2003).

126 Economic strength of rural and agricultural communities is in rural character and farms

127 Preserving farmland benefits local communities in many ways resulting in food security, economic viability, better quality of life Agritourism activities like you-pick produce farms, farm-to-table events, and hosting special event (such as weddings, meetings and festivals) create new farm revenue Dr. Mark A. Bonn Dedman and Dr. Frederick W. Bell, Economic Impact of Selected Florida Springs on Surrounding Local Areas, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands Florida Springs Task Force (April 10, 2003) UF/IFAS Extension, Developing Agritourism (available at accessed March 13, 2019).

128 People come to our farm to table dinners from south Florida, Jacksonville, and the panhandle. Dining under the stars, on the land where the food is produced, the whole experience of being out in the country, is something that people can t experience in the city or the suburbs. The CSA on its own might not be financially viable. Small farming is difficult. Employing people and providing a sustainable wage depends on these additional activities. -Jane Nesbit, farmer

129 Unique strengths create jobs Environmental assets are economic resources Nature-based tourism activities like eco-safaris, scuba diving, and kayaking grow jobs sustainably Millions of people each year visit Florida springs Ichetucknee Springs alone contributes about $22.7 million in spending in Columbia and Suwannee Counties creating $5.09 million in wages supporting 311 jobs Dr. Mark A. Bonn Dedman and Dr. Frederick W. Bell, Economic Impact of Selected Florida Springs on Surrounding Local Areas, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands Florida Springs Task Force (April 10, 2003) Michelle Best, Ecotourism in Florida Letting Nature Work For You School of Forest Resources and Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, (CIR 1517, first published September 2007, reviewed January 2017).

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131 Hurricane evacuation Issue is a red herring When dangerous storms approach road is not safest pace Florida has insufficient hurricane evacuation shelter space Deficiency is particularly acute in Southwest Florida and in Tampa Bay Shelters are a more practical and affordable response to extreme weather events than is the M-CORES Program Division of Emergency Management, 2018 Statewide Emergency Shelter Plan (2018).

132 M-CORES program would shift infrastructure investment away from metropolitan areas where we need that investment most to serve people and to sustain jobs to build expressways through rural and agricultural areas where the costs outweigh any potential benefit

133 Questions and answers

134 Your webinar control panel includes a Questions box Please click on + sign and type any questions in this box Please refer to the slide number and/or speaker when you post your question Please keep your questions succinct! Staff will ask the presenters questions, as time permits Please ask questions!

135 The PowerPoint is available at

136 This webinar has been approved for: 1.5 AICP CM credits for planners (# ) 1.5 credits for Florida DBPR Landscape Architects (include course # and provider #PVD151 on certificate you receive in follow up ).15 CEUs for Florida Environmental Health Professionals 1 CEC for Certified Floodplain Managers 2.0 CLE for Florida attorneys (# N; Intermediate; 2 General, 2 Constitutional Law) In the follow up you will receive: A certificate of attendance (use Google Chrome to download) A link to a brief survey to help us improve future webinars

137 Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Sponsors FLORIDA STEWARD The Archibald Foundation, Inc. NATHANIEL REED SOCIETY Mosaic FRIEND Ms. Kimberly A. DeGrove and Dr. Clyde Partin Dickman Law Firm William Howard Flowers, Jr. Foundation, Inc. The Keith Team Kitson & Partners The Perkins Charitable Foundation Mr. Robert M. Rhodes

138 Dr. John M. DeGrove Webinar Series FREE MAY WEBINAR Florida Legislative Wrap Up Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1:30, Eastern Time Approved for credits for planners, Florida DBPR landscape architects, Certified Floodplain Managers, Florida attorneys Register or find out more at

139 Support 1000 Friends! Donate on-line at (you may designate it for DeGrove Education Fund if you wish) to find out about becoming a DeGrove Webinar Series sponsor AMAZON SMILE Amazon will make a donation to 1000 Friends every time you purchase through their site at

140 To find out more: Visit 1000 Friends of Florida s 2019 Florida Legislative Session webpage at: And the proposed SB 7068/HB 1773 webpage at:

141 Due to constraints on staff time, we have only applied for professional certification credits for participants who attend the live webinar, not those who view the broadcast.