The Price of Sprawl

The price of sprawl

Disappearing Wildlife Corridors

Wetlands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor act as massive, natural sponge networks that save billions of dollars by trapping stormwater and keeping floodwaters away from residential neighborhoods.

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Negative Flood Zone Impacts

Florida has the highest flood risk of any state, with extensive coastline vulnerable to hurricane storm surge, frequent heavy rainfall, and a high water table that limits drainage. The state accounts for the largest share of NFIP policies in the nation.

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Depletion of Florida's Water Supply

As development grows, Florida's source of natural drinking water is disappearing at a higher rate than natural replenishment. This creates an unstable future for the people.

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Longer Emergency Response Times

Suburban sprawl requires more fire stations, ambulances, and personnel to maintain the same response times, dramatically increasing public costs.

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Growth Has a price