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Regional Vision
2050 How Shall We Grow Regional Vision (by myregion.org and the ECFRPC)
The “4 C’s” of the Regional Vision stand for:
- Conservation- Identifying and protecting our most critical natural resources of regional significance, and doing this first.
- Centers- Promoting more future growth and development in compact urban centers with great amenities (great places to live, work, shop and recreate in a more pedestrian-friendly setting).
- Corridors- Connecting centers with mixed-use corridors served by multi-modal (motor vehicles, light rail, commuter rail, bus, bus rapid transit, bike lanes and pedestrian trails) transportation systems.
- Countryside- Taking the pressure off countryside by increasing the density and intensity of great urban centers, and thus deferring the need for more sprawl into the countryside.
Getting to the Regional Vision:
Conservation Development Model Ordinances
Better design with nature conserves natural ecosystems.
How do we do it?
Go back to the basics - The Spanish Laws of the Indies set out guidelines for cities and towns that would have prevented many of central Florida's current sprawling development patterns and transportation issues.
Innovative planning tools need to be utilized in order to implement the 4 C’s of the regional vision (Conservation, Corridors, Centers and Countryside). Conservation Subdivisions are one such tool. The East Central Florida RPC is developing model ordinances for conservation subdivisions. One model is being developed specifically for the Volusia Council of Governments.
Stay tuned to his page for more information on the progress or call Phil Laurien at 407.623.1075 for personal assistance in your community.
To see a teaching tour on how conservation subdivisions work, click here.
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