Figure 3 shows growth by job sector as identified by Plan Hillsborough. Service jobs, which include educational, medical, and professional services, accounted for 51 percent of total jobs in 2010 and are expected to account for 53 percent of total jobs by 2040. Additionally, in 2010 the number of commercial jobs (10,950) (retail, restaurants, and other similar jobs) only slightly surpassed the number of industrial jobs (10,285). By 2020, it is projected that there will be more industrial jobs than commercial jobs.
Figure 3. Job growth by sector in the South County study area Source: Plan Hillsborough
Employment clusters and other activity centers are being established in South County to accommodate the needs of the growing population. It is expected that these employment clusters/activity centers will reduce the need for residents to travel long distances outside of South County for employment. Existing plans and studies consistently show that Sun City Center/Ruskin and the Apollo Beach/Port Redwing areas are key economic spaces that will experience the most growth in jobs (see Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6). For example, the area in the vicinity of the Amazon Fulfilment Center has industrial entitlements offering the potential for expansion. Furthermore, Port Redwing has initiated an $18-million expansion plan estimated to provide 5,765 jobs and avoid 59 million truck miles once completed.
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