This survey asks you to think about how unincorporated* Seminole County could evolve over the next 20 years. How do we think about 20 years of growth, change, and conservation?

Here’s one way to imagine the future: Think of someone you know in Seminole County who is younger (such as a grandchild, niece/nephew, student, customer, or neighbor). Think of how old they will be in 20 years. Imagine what their lifestyle might look like in Seminole County such as where they will live, where they will work, what they will do in their free time, and how they will travel around the County.

Keep this vision in mind as you complete the survey. 

Question title

In the future, unincorporated Seminole County should have a balance of natural, rural, suburban, and urban places.

Strongly Agree
52%
Agree
21%
Strongly Disagree
12%
Disagree
11%
Neutral / No Opinion
3%
Closed to responses | 2,237 Responses

Question title

When new buildings or neighborhoods are built in the urban areas of unincorporated Seminole County, they should be designed to make it easier for people to safely and comfortably walk, bike, or take public transit.

Strongly Agree
59%
Agree
23%
Neutral / No Opinion
7%
Strongly Disagree
6%
Disagree
5%
Closed to responses | 2,186 Responses

Question title

Street connectivity should be increased in the urban areas of unincorporated Seminole County to create a network that provides direct connections for people walking and bicycling and that is more resilient to disruptions such as road maintenance and traffic incidents.

Strongly Agree
46%
Agree
26%
Neutral / No Opinion
13%
Disagree
9%
Strongly Disagree
8%
Closed to responses | 2,101 Responses

Question title

County roadways should be lined with trees to provide shade, make the community more attractive, and support the natural environment.

Strongly Agree
66%
Agree
22%
Neutral / No Opinion
7%
Strongly Disagree
3%
Disagree
2%
Closed to responses | 2,127 Responses

Question title

Seminole County government should seek new revenue or funding sources for additional parks and trail connections near residences to increase access to the outdoors.

Strongly Agree
48%
Agree
24%
Neutral / No Opinion
13%
Disagree
8%
Strongly Disagree
7%
Closed to responses | 2,086 Responses

Question title

Seminole County government should expand efforts to protect wildlife and natural resources by seeking new revenue or funding sources to identify, acquire, and preserve lands of high ecological value in addition to those already managed by the County.

Strongly Agree
64%
Agree
20%
Neutral / No Opinion
8%
Disagree
4%
Strongly Disagree
4%
Closed to responses | 2,049 Responses

Question title

Seminole County government should expand wildlife protection strategies in developed areas. Examples include: encouraging the use of native plants, incorporating wildlife under/overpasses into infrastructure, and creating demonstration projects at County facilities.

Strongly Agree
64%
Agree
23%
Neutral / No Opinion
8%
Strongly Disagree
3%
Disagree
2%
Closed to responses | 2,078 Responses

Question title

Over the next twenty years, new housing should be built in unincorporated Seminole County so that rent and home prices will not become unattainable.

Strongly Disagree
30%
Disagree
26%
Agree
16%
Strongly Agree
15%
Neutral / No Opinion
13%
Closed to responses | 2,051 Responses

Question title

It is better for new housing to be built as apartments, condos, townhomes, and smaller lots (higher densities) if it means more land can remain undeveloped by 2045.

Strongly Disagree
27%
Disagree
24%
Agree
19%
Strongly Agree
17%
Neutral / No Opinion
14%
Closed to responses | 2,024 Responses

Question title

In order to focus development in areas with existing infrastructure, Seminole County government should invest in infrastructure and planning to support redevelopment of targeted vacant and underutilized commercial areas on major transportation corridors and near transit stations.

Strongly Agree
43%
Agree
38%
Neutral / No Opinion
11%
Strongly Disagree
5%
Disagree
4%
Closed to responses | 1,967 Responses

Question title

When you imagine future urban centers in unincorporated Seminole County near major roads or transit centers, how tall are the tallest buildings?

I do not envision urban centers in unincorporated Seminole County
44%
3 stories
25%
4 - 5 stories
20%
6 - 7 stories
6%
10 or more stories
4%
Closed to responses | 1,978 Responses

Question title

It is important to create policies that support environmental sustainability in unincorporated Seminole County.

Strongly Agree
71%
Agree
20%
Neutral / No Opinion
4%
Strongly Disagree
3%
Disagree
2%
Closed to responses | 1,952 Responses

Question title

When you think of "environmental sustainability" which issues are most important for Seminole County government to address? (Pick up to 3)

Protect water quality in rivers and lakes
78%
Manage places and resources for wildlife
65%
Resilience against flooding and natural disasters
40%
Shift to alternative modes of transportation (walking, biking, public transit)
26%
Reduce fossil fuel use (promote solar, support electrical vehicle use)
24%
Increase energy efficiency in buildings
19%
Reduce water use
16%
Closed to responses | 1,895 Responses

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you care about Seminole County. You can also provide additional comments and share your email address to receive updates below.

Question title

What is your connection to Seminole County? (Select all that apply)

Live in Seminole County
91%
Own Property in Seminole County
63%
Do Business in Seminole County
34%
Work at a Business in Seminole County
25%
Other
5%
Closed to responses | 2,065 Responses

Question title

What is the zip code of your residence?

This question is closed to responses.

Question title

Do you live in unincorporated Seminole County?

Not sure? See below.

Yes
59%
No
34%
I don't know
6%
I don't live in Seminole County
1%
Closed to responses | 1,883 Responses

Not sure whether you live in the unincorporated area? To determine in which jurisdiction you are located, visit the Seminole County "My Resident" Page and look up your address. Be sure to click on your address to see your property information including "Jurisdiction." If the jurisdiction says "County," then you are located in the unincorporated area. Your jurisdiction may be different than your "Postal City." 

Question title

What is your age?

Under 18
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66-75
Over 75
Prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

Question title

Do you have any other comments you would like to add?

Your privately-submitted comments:
Closed for Comments

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Please share your email address if you would like to receive project updates. (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Envision Seminole 2045 is engaging residents and community stakeholders to create a vision for the next 20 years of growth, change, and conservation in unincorporated* Seminole County. Visit our welcome page to learn more. 

Envision Seminole 2045 addresses those areas and issues managed by Seminole County government. This includes land use within unincorporated Seminole County as well as roads, trails, and facilities managed/maintained by Seminole County that serve all residents whether they live in the cities or the unincorporated area. This issue is discussed further in this video on comprehensive planning from the Listening Tour.  

Unincorporated Seminole County is those areas that are not located within the jurisdication of a city/municipality.

To determine in which jurisdiction you are located, visit the Seminole County "My Resident" Page to look up your address. Be sure to click on your address to see your property information including "Jurisdiction." If the jurisdiction says "County," then you are located in the unincorporated area. Your jurisdiction may be different than your "Postal City." 

The general boundaries of the unincorporated areas are shown in dark blue in the image below. You can click on the image to view it larger. 

Diagram highlighting the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Seminole County.