Parkland, Residential city in Broward County, United States.
Parkland is a residential city in Broward County, Florida, covering roughly 14 square miles with tree-lined streets and large lots that separate homes from one another. The low-density layout creates a suburban feel that distinguishes this town from the denser urban areas nearby along the Atlantic coast.
The Florida State Legislature founded this city on July 10, 1963, following Representative Emerson Alsworth's proposal. Until the mid-1990s, the town deliberately avoided any commercial development and had neither stores nor traffic lights within its borders.
The city maintains strict zoning regulations to preserve its green spaces, reflecting its motto 'Environmentally Proud' through community planning and development.
Visitors can explore several parks and recreational facilities accessible by foot or car. Connections to South Florida's main roads make it easy to navigate and reach surrounding areas.
T he to wn adop te d the mo tto Environment ally Pr oud and en fo rce d zoning r ules that l imi ted c om mercial constru ctio n for dec ad es . Man y res ident s still re fer to the lack of stop lig hts as a de fining f eature .
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