First weighted overlaySuitable Land Use 34%
Distance to Kissimmee 33%
Distance to St. Cloud 33%
Second weighted overlay
Suitable Land Use 45%
Distance to Kissimmee 45%
Distance to St. Cloud 10%
Based on some other influences not evident on these maps, I would suggest locations in area 1 as highest priority based on easy access to other neighboring counties via the Beachline, the Florida Turnpike and Highway 417 toll roads. This allows easy access to others traveling from throughout Central Florida. Area 2 would also be a good choice but transportation access would be primarily from the Florida Turnpike. This area is already approved for growth so locating land might be more difficult, but lower cost than some of the other areas.
The two weighted overlays are very similar indicating that the distance to St. Cloud does not have much merit and is very similar to the distance to Kissimmee overlay. The most obvious difference is the improvement in ranking and score for areas in the west Highway 192 corridor near Celebration, Walt Disney World and numerous hotels. This could have benefit if competitive events and tourism promotion become a priority.

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