Social Determinants of Health: Neighborhood and Built Environment

Florida TaxWatch's latest report looks into how neighborhood and built environment factors significantly affect community health. The analysis highlights the impact of poor housing conditions, overcrowding, and limited access to essential resources like healthcare and healthy food, which elevate the risk of chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. Unsafe neighborhoods and environmental hazards also disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The report underscores the need for strategic community investments to improve health outcomes and economic stability, advocating for healthier and safer environments that can lead to reduced healthcare costs.

From Roads to Roots: A Review of Florida’s Highway Landscape Spending

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Florida TaxWatch's latest report reviews FDOT's highway landscaping expenditures, which exceed $200 million annually. While the beautification projects provide key benefits like reducing erosion and enhancing safety, the report questions the lack of a spending cap. It explores potential legislative changes to optimize taxpayer investment. Download the full report for insights into these recommendations and the future of Florida’s highway landscaping policies.

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Conservation Easements: In Perpetuity...Until They’re Not

Conservation Easements: In Perpetuity...Until They’re Not

The continued growth and urbanization of Florida have sparked renewed interest in preserving and protecting natural areas, especially in areas designated in and around the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Conservation easements are commonly used to protect natural, scenic, and open spaces by binding the current and future owners in perpetuity to the restrictions specified in the easement.

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