This dataset explores the physical reality of the population growth from 2005 to 2060 without changes to existing land use policy or gross urban density. The land use suitability analysis displayed in this dataset was performed by the GeoPlan Center for 1000 Friends of Florida and is a companion study to "A Time for Leadership: Growth Management and Florida 2060" prepared for 1000 Friends of Florida by researchers at Georgia Tech's Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development. GeoPlan's project was undertaken using relatively straightforward geographic information systems (GIS) suitability analysis constructed on a foundation of clearly articulated assumptions. The three key assumptions were: 1) Population projections [...]
Summary
This dataset explores the physical reality of the population growth from 2005 to 2060
without changes to existing land use policy or gross urban density. The land use
suitability analysis displayed in this dataset was performed by the GeoPlan Center for
1000 Friends of Florida and is a companion study to "A Time for Leadership: Growth
Management and Florida 2060" prepared for 1000 Friends of Florida by researchers
at Georgia Tech's Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development. GeoPlan's
project was undertaken using relatively straightforward geographic information
systems (GIS) suitability analysis constructed on a foundation of clearly articulated
assumptions. The three key assumptions were: 1) Population projections derived
from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) moderate population
projections and interpolation (used for calculating population beyond BEBR year
projection horizon); 2) 2005 gross urban density figures would remain the same
through 2060; and 3) population would be allocated to the most suitable land for
future urban development.
This dataset contains the results of land use suitability analysis performed by the GeoPlan Center for 1000 Friends of Florida. This dataset explores the physical reality of projected population growth through 2060 for the entire State of Florida given no changes to existing policy and density.
Rights
The data included in FGDL are 'as is' and should not be construed as legally binding. The university of Florida Geoplan center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials. Note: Data layers are in a Web Mercator projection and are optimized for web viewing, not analysis. Please download the source data for analysis purposes.