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Population density is used as an encouraging criterion in order to determine the areas which will likely need more accommodations to support its population. Although not of great importance to environmental concerns, it is valued for its use in
effective planning purposes. In the district
focused on in this study, there was a significant difference in population densities
across counties. Furthermore, the only
county to satisfy the encouraging criteria
of density above 10 per square mile and
density above 20 was Palm Beach.
By determining which developable
residential lands that had a rank of 1
across aforementioned encouraging criteria intersected with the most preferred
population density, the final set of absolute
most preferred sites for development
based on the goal of this analysis were determined.
Population Density in District 4 Most Suitable Land Based on All Criteria
Proximity to Roads Analysis Proximity to Developed Residential Lands
Analysis
Image (above) Urban development in Palm Beach
County has had a negative impact on the Everglades ecosystem.
Annalisa Gutierrez
12/10/2008
UEP 232
Source: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL.org)
Projection—Albers Conical Equal Area
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/docs/rst/
Sect3/evergladesC.jpg&imgrefurl=http
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/docs/rst/Sect3/
Source: Wikipedia.rg
Image (Below): Land cover
change between 1900 and 1992 has
shown a drastic change from primarily wetlands and wooded areas
to primarily farming and residential uses.
Encouraging Criteria: Proximity to Densely Populated Areas
Proximity to already existing infrastructure such
as roads plays an important role in site suitability analysis. Roads are essential for urban life,
and a crucial component of future development.
If development occurs in areas lacking developed roads infrastructure, a roads system must
be constructed which eventually links with existing roads. The construction of roads has had
a notable negative effect on the Everglades ecosystem. Thus, in order to minimize such damage, developable lands were ranked based on
proximity to roads. Areas within 300 ft of roads
were most preferred and designated a value of
1, 300-500 a value of 2, and above 500 a value
of 3.
Suitability of land for development is a function of its
proximity to already developed areas. Because developed areas already have the structures necessary to
support residential life, opting to carry out new development near already existing development deters the
need for additional construction of critical structures
such as sewage treatment facilities, cable lines, and
power plants. Since minimizing construction not only
decreases cost but also environmental impacts, it was
included as an important encouraging criteria. Evaluating land based on this criterion will also help prevent
the problem of urban sprawl, which has been cited as a
cause of Everglades degradation. Preference for developable lands within 1500 ft was given a ranking of
1, between 1500-2500 was given a ranking of 2, and
beyond 2500 was given a 3.

T H E E F F E C T S

O F Climate

Change
O N F LO R I DA’ S
Ocean &

Coastal
R E S O U R C E S
A SPECIAL REPORT TO
THE FLORIDA ENERGY
AND CLIMATE
COMMISSION AND THE
PEOPLE OF FLORIDA
Tallahassee, Florida
It is widely accepted that human activities can impact global
climate patterns. While there are legitimate disagreements
among scientists on the nature, magnitude, and impact of these
changes, the potential risks to Florida’s natural resources and
our economy compel us to seek a thorough understanding of
possible impacts and to provide current and future generations
with the information necessary to adjust to them.
Florida Oceans and Coastal Council. Revised June 2009. The effects of climate change on Florida’s ocean and coastal
resources. A special report to the Florida Energy and Climate Commission and the people of Florida. Tallahassee, FL. 34 pp.
Photos on front and back cover courtesy of DEP, Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems; Paige Gill; Dave Gilliam; NASA;
Guy Weeks & istockphoto.com.
ii
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS iv
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY vi
Why This Report Was Written vi
Global Climate Change and Florida vi
The LongTerm Solution viii
About the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council viii
2008–2009 Council Accomplishments ix
I. INTRODUCTION 1
Why Floridians Should Care about Climate Change 1
What Is Climate Change? 2
Principal “Drivers” of Climate Change and How They Will Affect Florida 3
Research Priorities 4
II. INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE: THE 2007 REPORT SUMMARY 5
III. CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLORIDA’S INFRASTRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH,
AND ECONOMY 6
Infrastructure Impacts 6

Population density is used as an encouraging criterion in order to determine the areas which will likely need more accommodations to support its population. Although not of great importance to environmental concerns, it is valued for its use in

effective planning purposes. In the district

focused on in this study, there was a significant difference in population densities

across counties. Furthermore, the only

county to satisfy the encouraging criteria

of density above 10 per square mile and

density above 20 was Palm Beach.

By determining which developable

residential lands that had a rank of 1

across aforementioned encouraging criteria intersected with the most preferred

population density, the final set of absolute

most preferred sites for development

based on the goal of this analysis were determined.

Population Density in District 4 Most Suitable Land Based on All Criteria

Proximity to Roads Analysis Proximity to Developed Residential Lands

Analysis

Image (above) Urban development in Palm Beach

County has had a negative impact on the Everglades ecosystem.

Annalisa Gutierrez

12/10/2008

UEP 232

Source: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL.org)

Projection—Albers Conical Equal Area

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/docs/rst/

Sect3/evergladesC.jpg&imgrefurl=http

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/docs/rst/Sect3/

Source: Wikipedia.rg

Image (Below): Land cover

change between 1900 and 1992 has

shown a drastic change from primarily wetlands and wooded areas

to primarily farming and residential uses.

Encouraging Criteria: Proximity to Densely Populated Areas

Proximity to already existing infrastructure such

as roads plays an important role in site suitability analysis. Roads are essential for urban life,

and a crucial component of future development.

If development occurs in areas lacking developed roads infrastructure, a roads system must

be constructed which eventually links with existing roads. The construction of roads has had

a notable negative effect on the Everglades ecosystem. Thus, in order to minimize such damage, developable lands were ranked based on

proximity to roads. Areas within 300 ft of roads

were most preferred and designated a value of

1, 300-500 a value of 2, and above 500 a value

of 3.

Suitability of land for development is a function of its

proximity to already developed areas. Because developed areas already have the structures necessary to

support residential life, opting to carry out new development near already existing development deters the

need for additional construction of critical structures

such as sewage treatment facilities, cable lines, and

power plants. Since minimizing construction not only

decreases cost but also environmental impacts, it was

included as an important encouraging criteria. Evaluating land based on this criterion will also help prevent

the problem of urban sprawl, which has been cited as a

cause of Everglades degradation. Preference for developable lands within 1500 ft was given a ranking of

1, between 1500-2500 was given a ranking of 2, and

beyond 2500 was given a 3.

T H E E F F E C T S

O F Climate

Change

O N F LO R I DA’ S

Ocean &

Coastal

R E S O U R C E S

A SPECIAL REPORT TO

THE FLORIDA ENERGY

AND CLIMATE

COMMISSION AND THE

PEOPLE OF FLORIDA

Tallahassee, Florida

It is widely accepted that human activities can impact global

climate patterns. While there are legitimate disagreements

among scientists on the nature, magnitude, and impact of these

changes, the potential risks to Florida’s natural resources and

our economy compel us to seek a thorough understanding of

possible impacts and to provide current and future generations

with the information necessary to adjust to them.

Florida Oceans and Coastal Council. Revised June 2009. The effects of climate change on Florida’s ocean and coastal

resources. A special report to the Florida Energy and Climate Commission and the people of Florida. Tallahassee, FL. 34 pp.

Photos on front and back cover courtesy of DEP, Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems; Paige Gill; Dave Gilliam; NASA;

Guy Weeks & istockphoto.com.

ii

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS iv

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY vi

Why This Report Was Written vi

Global Climate Change and Florida vi

The LongTerm Solution viii

About the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council viii

2008–2009 Council Accomplishments ix

I. INTRODUCTION 1

Why Floridians Should Care about Climate Change 1

What Is Climate Change? 2

Principal “Drivers” of Climate Change and How They Will Affect Florida 3

Research Priorities 4

II. INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE: THE 2007 REPORT SUMMARY 5

III. CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLORIDA’S INFRASTRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH,

AND ECONOMY 6

Infrastructure Impacts 6