It's a grass-roots effort to heighten awareness of our State's historical and intrinsic
resources - cultural, historical, archeological, recreational, natural and scenic - which collectively, enhance the overall
traveling experience. Program participation provides subsequent benefits to the community as well, such as resource preservation,
enhancement and protection.
Who can
participate?
Anyone with an interest
in their community can participate in this voluntary program, including citizens, civic groups, businesses and governments.
As with any grass-roots effort though, organization is key. Therefore, interested parties must form a Corridor Advocacy Group
to help foster community support, form strong partnerships and develop the necessary documentation.
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What
are the benefits?
There are numerous benefits to program participation:
Showcases
and protects natural resources
Helps
establish community vision
Enhances
the travel experience (for tourists as well as residents)
Improves quality of life
Increases community pride and recognition
Promotes tourism and economic development
Encourages community partnering
Tells Florida's story, providing education and history appreciation
How does the program work?
The program consists of
a step-by-step process divided into three phases:
I. Eligibility - During this first phase, a Corridor Advocacy Group gathers and prepares documentation
to show that the Corridor meets program criteria, outlining the Corridor's intrinsic resources, and demonstrating community support.
II. Designation - Once eligibility is determined, the Corridor Advocacy Group prepares a Corridor
Management Plan, which represents a comprehensive collection of support data, protection techniques and management strategies
for the Corridor.
III. Implementation - During the final phase, the points outlined in the Corridor Management Plan are put into action.
