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Join us for the South Shore Areawide Systems Plan Open House on September 15, 2005, where we will discuss the second phase of this project, now under the new name "South Shore". This community-focused event will cover the areas south of Bloomingdale Avenue, west of the Polk County line, east of Tampa Bay, and north of the Manatee County line. Participants will engage in discussions about environmental, cultural/historical, and transportation strategies tailored for our region. Help shape the future of Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Gibsonton, Wimauma, and Sun City Center!
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SouthShore Areawide Systems Plan Sun City Center Open House September 15, 2005
The Areawide Systems Plan • 2 phase project • New name - South Hillsborough is now SouthShore • Effective date September 3, 2003
Planning Process • Advisory Committee • Facilitator • Professional Staff
Bloomingdale Ave/ Alafia River Tampa Bay Polk Co. Manatee Co. SouthShore Area • Covers the geographic boundary generally south of Bloomingdale Avenue/Alafia River, west of Polk County line, east of Tampa Bay and north of Manatee County line
Community Plans • Riverview • Ruskin • Apollo Beach • Gibsonton • Wimauma • Sun City Center
Planning Process • Organized an Areawide Plan Working Committee • Inventoried pertinent information • Analyzed the information • Prepared Vision and Strategies and a plan of action
Comprised of three components: • 1. Environmental • 2.Cultural/Historical • 3.Transportation
Environmental • Typical inventory data: • Existing Land Use patterns • Corridor Plan as proposed by SCRT • Natural Features - wetlands, water bodies • Past and present planning efforts - ELAP, Land /Water linkages
Environmental –Vision Statement Our community is working to: • Achieve harmony between positive development and nature • Improve the quality of our air, water and soil • Ensure the Bay and water systems are clean and healthy • Conserve and manage sensitive lands and species habitats regionally • Support a network of environmental resources throughout South Shore
Environmental Strategies • Sustainability • Water Resources • Shoreline Accessibility • Phosphate Mining
Cultural/Historical • Typical inventory data: • Architecture • Archaeology • Cultural history of communities • Locations or setting of historical significance
Cultural/Historical-Vision Statement • The ShoreShore region supports: • Diverse Population • Unique Communities • Preservation of Natural Heritage, Cultural Identity and Livability • Sustainable Growth and Development • Well-Educated Workforce • Healthy Thriving Economy
Cultural/Historical Strategies • Cultural and Historical Protection • Eco-Tourism • Community Character • Diversified Housing
Transportation • Typical inventory data: • Present and future roadway linkages • Existing roadway levels of service • County and State CIP work programs • Physical conditions • Land Use & Demographic
Transportation-Vision Statement Our communities are served by: • Balanced transportation system • Planned system of roadways • Strategically placed activity centers • Mass transit • Harmonious integration of roads and communities • Transportation choices to safely to walk, bicycle, drive a car, take the bus or rail • Sidewalks, bike lanes, and tree-shaded environments everywhere
Transportation-Vision cont. • Encourage “co-location” of greenways and corridors • Pursue enhanced transportation funding package from local, state, and federal agencies • Pursue corridors that reflect current and future rights-of-way needs • Pursue water-borne craft connections between St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota • Create of efficient Emergency Management Plans • Accelerate the planning/design/construction process
Transportation Strategies • Implement & Coordinate Corridors • Livable Roadways • Public Transit • Pedestrian Pathways • Emergency Management