The Importance of Walkability
If you follow us on Facebook, you may have noticed a post we shared from FastCoExist.com. It was all about the walkable streets and the importance walking has on our lives. From our physical and mental health to increasing land and property values, using walking as your main form of transportation has some major benefits. […]
Webinar for Autonomous Vehicles at Babcock Ranch
Many of you may be aware that autonomous vehicles are being operated by Google and Uber on public roads in California and Pittsburgh. You may be interested to know about the Kitson & Partners’ plan to introduce autonomous vehicles to our Babcock Ranch community. This community is being planned as a greenfield community with low […]
The Information Center For Babcock Ranch: Announcing Woodlea Hall
We are very excited to announce the construction of Woodlea Hall, our first civic building and home to our future town’s information center and Kitson & Partners’ development offices. Woodlea Hall is scheduled to be completed by February 1, 2017. Woodlea Hall Design The foundation and in-ground utilities at the 9,191 square feet two-story […]
The Unique Combination of Town and Country
City people and country people – each group has their own reasons why they love where they live. Whether you’re living in the middle of Downtown Fort Myers where shops, restaurants, and other things to do in a brief walk or in rural Buckingham where the closest gas station is at least a 10-minute drive, […]
Babcock Ranch Interactive Info Map
Are you interested in learning more about Babcock Ranch and its uses for the land? Hover over the points in the below to explore more about sustainability, activities, and amenities of the naturally preserved land of Babcock Ranch.
Resources for Community Gardening
A working ranch for more than 100 years, Babcock Ranch’s tradition is rooted in the fertile soil of Southwest Florida. Town maker Kitson & Partners is dedicated to maintaining that tradition in the development of the new town of Babcock Ranch. Among the benefits of living at Babcock Ranch: access to your community garden. For […]
A New Version of “Home Place”
As construction of Phase I of the Downtown District and furnished models in the Lake Timber neighborhood at Babcock Ranch continues to progress as planned, Master Developer Kitson & Partners’ unique brand of place making is becoming evident. Kitson’s vision for Babcock Ranch has been designed to appeal to the passion for a better, more […]
Babcock Ranch: Making Sustainable Living Easy
People are quick to tout a community’s sustainability, but what does that term really mean? First, a definition of sustainable living, courtesy of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: It’s based on the idea that our economy, culture and quality of life are closely tied to the environment. Sustainable-living practices enable […]
What to Look for in a City When Retiring to Florida
Millions of aging Americans are redefining what the golden years mean for them. From work to health, education and transportation, the ideas of successful aging today have changed significantly from previous generations. Even the concept of retirement has been upended as older people seek fulfillment from work, education, and an active lifestyle later in life. […]
Founders Square: The Home of Downtown Babcock Ranch
Construction is well underway at Babcock Ranch. Our model homes are set for completion in late February/early March and Downtown Babcock Ranch (officially named Founder’s Square) will be open to the public soon! The band shell that will host concerts for those gathered on an inviting green has been completed. On the opposite side of […]