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ANALYSIS <br />Planning for growth in Indian River County is a complex and, multi -phase process. At a minimum, staff <br />believes the following factors must be included in any analysis: <br />• A Forecast of Future Population Demand (including high, medium, and low growth scenarios); <br />• An Evaluation of the Availability of Land (including Vacant Land, Redevelopment, and Infill) to <br />accommodate Demand; <br />• A Prediction for the future of rapidly changing "Drivers of Demand" (such as E -Commerce's <br />impact on Commercial Development, Autonomous. Transportation, Environmental Issues, <br />Weather Events, and Public Health); <br />• An Evaluation of the Strengths and Weaknesses of existing development policies in light of the <br />above; <br />• An Estimation of available capacity and costs to deliver essential services (like water, road <br />construction, and infrastructure maintenance) needed for new growth; <br />• Coordination with Municipalities on growth assumptions, development policies, and vacant land <br />availability; and <br />• Scenario Planning and Consensus Building in preparation for adoption of Future Policies. <br />At the November 10, 2020 BCC meeting, staff will discuss these issues at the conceptual level and seek <br />guidance from the Board on future action. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />This is an informational item; there are no recommendations at this time. <br />107 <br />