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The Central Florida region is poised for great success, but whether it will achieve that success largely depends on the ability of its greatest asset - its people - to set clear priorities and work together to accomplish them. Workgroups are doing just that, take a look!
Economic Leadership
High Tech Corridor receives $50K
Education
Eight County School Superintendants gather for the first time-ever.
Environmental Collaboration
Scrub-Jays flourish at Lyonia Preserve |
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SMART, QUALITY GROWTH...
IS IT POSSIBLE?
Transportation gridlock, lack of affordable housing, environmental decline – these are just a few of the problems that plague emergent metropolitan regions. As Central Florida continues to grow, relationships between housing and employment, transportation and development, and resources within individual public, private, and civic initiatives must be examined.
This is happening through the unveiling of the first ever Central Florida Regional Indicators Report, prepared by The Healthy Community Initiative of Greater Orlando in partnership with Real Estate Research for myregion.org. This seven county “litmus test” will explain the region’s current status in the areas of Economic Leadership – Education – Environment – Quality of Life and Smart, Quality Growth. The Central Florida Regional Indicators Report will establish a baseline, or set the bar for future efforts, enhancements and improvements for five of the region’s priority areas.
A Few Indicator Highlights . . .
Economic Leadership
Florida produced over 74% of the world's citrus in 2002-2003 and is the number one producer of grapefruit.
Education
Brevard and Seminole Counties each ranked among the top 10 in the State of Florida in FCAT Math and Science scores in 2004.
Environmental Collaboration
Between 1990 and 2000, Florida raised $3 billion for land conservation and purchased 1.75 million acres of land.
Quality of Life
Twenty percent of Central Floridians declared giving charitable donations for an average gift of $2,758 compared to a state gift average of $3,648.
Smart, Quality Growth
From 1990-2003, the median cost of housing for the region increased 39.35%, from $75,200 to $124,000.
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Partnerships
Regional Thinking
Inclusion
Exploration & Discovery
Consensus Building
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Smart, Quality Growth Partners
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From 1990-2003, the median cost of housing for the region has increased 39.%, from $75k to $124k.
The median cost of housing in 2003 for the nation was $147k and for the state of Florida, $144k. Florida is ranked 22nd in median cost of housing. |
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