Sustainable Growth and Development Emerald Coast

Subcommittee for Sustainable Growth and Development

The purpose of the Subcommittee is to develop initial draft principles, growth scenarios and policy recommendations related to sustainable growth and development in the Emerald Coast by 2030 for consideration by the Committee. The Subcommittee will seek to address the key issues and areas assigned including: Planning and Land Use Full cost accounting Military land use planning; Workforce housing location; Transportation; Infrastructure investment; Innovative tools to preserve rural and agricultural lands in the northern parts of the 4 counties; K-12 school siting and college and university master plan issues; Intergovernmental cooperation and conflict resolution

Subcommittee for Economic Diversity and Prosperity

The purpose of the Subcommittee is to develop initial draft principles and policy recommendations related to achieving a diverse and prosperous economy the Emerald Coast by 2030 for consideration by the full Committee. The Subcommittee will seek to address the key issues and areas assigned including: Economic Development and Diversity-attract and retain "intellectual capital" and provide high wage job opportunities Access to and Planning for Affordable Housing Military presence and economic development Sustainable agriculture as part of regional economic diversity and prosperity Transportation, trade and economic diversity (airports, seaports and transportation corridors Higher and K-12 educational role in supporting economic diversity and prosperity Cultural enrichment and heritage opportunities and the tourism sector Intergovernmental cooperation and regional cooperation on economic development and marketing

Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee

The purpose of the Subcommittee is to develop initial draft principles and policy recommendations related to promoting environmental stewardship as a component of achieving a sustainable Emerald Coast by 2030 for consideration by the full Committee. The Subcommittee will seek to address the key issues and areas assigned including: Water supply and water quality Natural and rural land stewardship Recreation Environmental protection Air quality Coastal ecosystem management Intergovernmental cooperation and regional cooperation on environmental issues

Subcommittee for Access to Education, Healthcare and Culture

The purpose of the Subcommittee is to develop initial draft principles and policy recommendations related to promoting environmental stewardship as a component of achieving a sustainable Emerald Coast by 2030 for consideration by the full Committee. The Subcommittee will seek to address the key regional issues and areas assigned including: Access to K-12 Education issues in the four county area Access to higher education in the four county area Access to health care and health communities in the four county area Access to culture in the four county area