Florida In 2060: Not a pretty picture?

With close to 18 million residents today, Florida already is challenged with the consequences of rampant sprawl, rapidly vanishing natural areas, and overcrowded roads. What will Florida look like in 2060, when its population is projected to reach almost 36 million?

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FLORIDA IN 2060

 

 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA IN 2006

 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA IN 2060

What does this mean for Northeast Florida?

Duval County is projected to be completely built out sometime after 2040, and by 2060 its population is anticipated to spill out into Nassau, Clay, St. Johns and Baker counties, forever changing their rural character.

 

The view full PDF article: https://www.tallahassee.com/assets/pdf/CD52924126.PDF

 

To learn more about the details of the study: www.1000friendsofflorida.org