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between their current state and key measures of success such as
income, health, housing, education, economic opportunity, selfsufficiency, and independence. Investing in education is an effective
strategy to reduce income disparity. Targeted programs such as
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Broward UP model led by Broward College is one example of a “best
practice” illustrating how to meaningfully assist low-income
community residents with personalized care by providing access to
workforce training, job opportunities, and supportive services.
County Population Without Health Insurance %
2017 2020 2022
Florida 20% 16% Adults 19%
Children 8%
Broward 21% 17% Adults 21%
Children 9%
Miami-Dade 26% 20% Adults 23%
Children 7%
Monroe 22% 20% Adults 24%
Children 14%
Development & Density
Scarcity of developable land in South Florida creates problems,
especially within the context of projected population increases. While
urban infill and redevelopment are viable strategies for
accommodating population growth and encouraging economic
development, South Florida is already one of the densest regions in the
state, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades
and wetlands in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Gulf of
Mexico to the west in Monroe County. In other areas of the country,
development and additional housing can be accommodated by
additional urban sprawl from the City Center.
County Ranking in Health
Outcomes
Ranking in Health Factors
2017 2020 2022 2017 2020 2022
Florida n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Broward 19 11 10 14 12 30
Miami-Dade 23 6 6 28 32 37
Monroe 10 8 4 6 8 20
Source: County Health Rankings, www.countyhealthrankings.org
2017, 2020, 2022 Data
Courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation
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While urban sprawl contributes to other challenges, it can help keep
the price of housing more affordable because of lower land costs. As a
highly urbanized and developed region bounded by the Atlantic Ocean
on the east and Everglades on the west, the inability to sprawl is one of
the biggest factors in rising housing prices. This limitation is especially
pronounced in Monroe County which is a state-designated area of
“Critical State Concern” where new development is greatly limited
because of potential impacts to resources of major statewide
significance.
Energy
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Florida is
the nation’s second largest producer of electricity after Texas.47 The
state’s electric energy is sourced from a diverse mixture such as coal,
natural gas, nuclear, renewables and other sources. Florida’s renewable
energy generation continues to expand. According to the U.S.
Department of Energy’s, Energy Information Administration, Florida
is the fourth in the nation of solar power generating capacity.48
South Florida is a key contributor to Florida’s energy security
contributing natural gas, nuclear power, solar power generation, and
petroleum imports and distribution. South Florida has a high number
of natural gas local distribution companies. The region hosts the
Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station in South Miami-Dade County
which generates about 1,600 million watts of electricity which supplies
the annual energy needs of more than 900,000 homes.49
Port Everglades in Broward County serves 100% of the petroleum
product needs of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin
counties with a distribution area that incorporates eight additional
counties.50 Florida Power & Light is currently exploring the creation of
a Solar Energy Center Photovoltaic 74.5 MW power plant in south
Miami-Dade County which would feature more than 200,000
photovoltaic solar panels.
Environment
South Florida Region’s climate is considered tropical, with wet
savanna, monsoon, or rainforest sub-climates. All three subclassifications are characterized by average monthly mean
temperatures above 64°F. Within the two most prominent climates in
the Region, tropical savanna and tropical monsoon, a distinct wet
season typically occurs in late summer, and a dry season occurs in late
winter to early spring. South Florida experiences a tropical climate
year-round. The region’s tropical climate is without question a great
economic development asset. Even so substantial rainfall contributes
to drainage and flooding problems which are expected to worsen over
time.
As a direct result of South Florida’s warm climate, coastal location,
uniquely diverse ecosystems, and cultural heritage sites, and
abundance of national, state, and county parks in the region,
environmental tourism thrives. Ecotourism, distinguished from
environmental tourism as low impact, education-based, and
conservation conscientious, continues to gain traction. A shift from
high-impact tourism to ecotourism signifies a growing regional interest
in both environmental and economic sustainability.
Parks
The region is blessed with several national parks including Everglades
National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Dry Tortugas National
Park which is accessible from Key West. Among “South Florida”
national parks is Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County.
Everglades National Park is a World Heritage Site, International
Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a
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specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty. A 2019 National

between their current state and key measures of success such as

income, health, housing, education, economic opportunity, selfsufficiency, and independence. Investing in education is an effective

strategy to reduce income disparity. Targeted programs such as

52 | Page

Broward UP model led by Broward College is one example of a “best

practice” illustrating how to meaningfully assist low-income

community residents with personalized care by providing access to

workforce training, job opportunities, and supportive services.

County Population Without Health Insurance %

2017 2020 2022

Florida 20% 16% Adults 19%

Children 8%

Broward 21% 17% Adults 21%

Children 9%

Miami-Dade 26% 20% Adults 23%

Children 7%

Monroe 22% 20% Adults 24%

Children 14%

Development & Density

Scarcity of developable land in South Florida creates problems,

especially within the context of projected population increases. While

urban infill and redevelopment are viable strategies for

accommodating population growth and encouraging economic

development, South Florida is already one of the densest regions in the

state, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades

and wetlands in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Gulf of

Mexico to the west in Monroe County. In other areas of the country,

development and additional housing can be accommodated by

additional urban sprawl from the City Center.

County Ranking in Health

Outcomes

Ranking in Health Factors

2017 2020 2022 2017 2020 2022

Florida n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Broward 19 11 10 14 12 30

Miami-Dade 23 6 6 28 32 37

Monroe 10 8 4 6 8 20

Source: County Health Rankings, www.countyhealthrankings.org

2017, 2020, 2022 Data

Courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation

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While urban sprawl contributes to other challenges, it can help keep

the price of housing more affordable because of lower land costs. As a

highly urbanized and developed region bounded by the Atlantic Ocean

on the east and Everglades on the west, the inability to sprawl is one of

the biggest factors in rising housing prices. This limitation is especially

pronounced in Monroe County which is a state-designated area of

“Critical State Concern” where new development is greatly limited

because of potential impacts to resources of major statewide

significance.

Energy

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Florida is

the nation’s second largest producer of electricity after Texas.47 The

state’s electric energy is sourced from a diverse mixture such as coal,

natural gas, nuclear, renewables and other sources. Florida’s renewable

energy generation continues to expand. According to the U.S.

Department of Energy’s, Energy Information Administration, Florida

is the fourth in the nation of solar power generating capacity.48

South Florida is a key contributor to Florida’s energy security

contributing natural gas, nuclear power, solar power generation, and

petroleum imports and distribution. South Florida has a high number

of natural gas local distribution companies. The region hosts the

Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station in South Miami-Dade County

which generates about 1,600 million watts of electricity which supplies

the annual energy needs of more than 900,000 homes.49

Port Everglades in Broward County serves 100% of the petroleum

product needs of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin

counties with a distribution area that incorporates eight additional

counties.50 Florida Power & Light is currently exploring the creation of

a Solar Energy Center Photovoltaic 74.5 MW power plant in south

Miami-Dade County which would feature more than 200,000

photovoltaic solar panels.

Environment

South Florida Region’s climate is considered tropical, with wet

savanna, monsoon, or rainforest sub-climates. All three subclassifications are characterized by average monthly mean

temperatures above 64°F. Within the two most prominent climates in

the Region, tropical savanna and tropical monsoon, a distinct wet

season typically occurs in late summer, and a dry season occurs in late

winter to early spring. South Florida experiences a tropical climate

year-round. The region’s tropical climate is without question a great

economic development asset. Even so substantial rainfall contributes

to drainage and flooding problems which are expected to worsen over

time.

As a direct result of South Florida’s warm climate, coastal location,

uniquely diverse ecosystems, and cultural heritage sites, and

abundance of national, state, and county parks in the region,

environmental tourism thrives. Ecotourism, distinguished from

environmental tourism as low impact, education-based, and

conservation conscientious, continues to gain traction. A shift from

high-impact tourism to ecotourism signifies a growing regional interest

in both environmental and economic sustainability.

Parks

The region is blessed with several national parks including Everglades

National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Dry Tortugas National

Park which is accessible from Key West. Among “South Florida”

national parks is Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County.

Everglades National Park is a World Heritage Site, International

Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a

54 | Page

specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty. A 2019 National