The map above illustrates "that if current growth policies continue, the amount of developed land in Central Florida will double by 2050.... City boundaries will meld into one another, with little distinction or "green space" between developed areas," according to conclusions reached by MyRegion.org in it's groundbreaking planning document, "How Shall We Grow?"

The organization's 2009 progress report, "Where in the World are We?" suggests that many counties, including Osceola County have moved in the right direction to implement the vision for a better tomorrow.

The residents and leadership of the seven county area known as Central Florida prefer an approach to preserve the area's precious resources, open space and rural countryside by concentrating development in urban centers with transportation corridors, as Destiny will do.

The following map illustrates the vision adopted by Central Florida that incorporates the 4C's:

• Conservation
  
• Countryside
  
• Centers
  
• Corridors
  

America's First Eco-Sustainable City™ is located in an area specifically designated by the planning documents and embraces the 4C's.

Where in the World are We?

Destiny is in the heart of Central Florida. Ten years ago leaders from the seven counties in the region created a cooperative planning and growth management board. The resulting organization, known online as "myregion.org" first completed research and published reports about 10 years ago concerning the vast growth in Central Florida, one of the fastest growing areas in the nation.

A progress report, entitled, "Where in the World are We?" was just released. Information included covers:

• Economic Leadership
  
• Education
  
• Environment
  
• Quality of Life
  
• Smart, Quality Growth
  
• Regional Resolves and Collaboration
  

To download the report, visit: MyRegion
Stay tuned to Destiny Florida's blog for more information and follow-up commentary on the report.