Florida Trend examines infrastructure challenges Florida faces as it projects adding 2.5 million residents by decade’s end.
Key areas covered include transportation (congestion on I-4, I-95, and U.S. 17), economic opportunity (Florida ranks fifth nationally for business competitiveness), housing (the state faces a deficit of 487,000-523,000 units), and energy and water (solar generation will grow fastest with utilities planning to add 15,210 megawatts).
Strategies involve expanding roads, improving public transit adoption, changing zoning densities, loosening regulations, and developing new water sources and storage.
