Broward County Priority Zone 1

Overview This feature service represents a priority investment area in Broward County identified through the countywide risk assessment and resilience planning process. The layer supports identification of geographic areas where flood exposure, extreme heat, and socioeconomic vulnerability align. Content The service contains a single polygon layer that outlines priority zone areas derived from weighted ranking of census tracts using flood-related conditions, surface temperature patterns from satellite observations, and household income measures. Geographic Coverage The dataset covers Broward County, Florida, and supports county-level resilience planning and spatial analysis. Use Cases Prioritizing flood mitigation and heat resilience investments Supporting equity-focused planning and resource allocation Reviewing areas where environmental and socioeconomic risks overlap Informing county resilience, adaptation, and capital planning efforts Source and Attribution Prepared by the Public Works and Environmental Service Department, Broward County. The service reflects county resilience planning inputs including modeled flood elevations, satellite-derived temperature data, and American Community Survey household income data.