A Resilient Community Designed to Weather Any Storm
Rooted in the passionate belief that smart growth and sustainability work hand in hand, Babcock Ranch was designed as a new kind of hometown. From solar energy to alternative transportation to parks, trails and open green spaces serving as vibrant gathering spots, Babcock Ranch is an innovative, welcoming place for everyone. Since embracing its first […]
All Systems Go for Babcock Ranch
Site preparation work is well underway as Kitson & Partners prepares for the formal launch of Southwest Florida’s long-awaited new town Punta Gorda, Fla. – Kitson & Partners has set Earth Day 2016 as the official birth date for the new town of Babcock Ranch in Southwest Florida. While the detailed plans for first phase […]
Kitson & Partners Names New President for Babcock Ranch
Fort Myers, Florida – Kitson & Partners has tapped veteran town builder Rick Severance to lead development of the company’s signature Babcock Ranch development project. Syd Kitson, Chairman and Founding Partner of Kitson & Partners, said Severance’s knowledge and experience in place-making and green building make him uniquely qualified to serve as president of Babcock […]
Best Places to Retire in Florida
The new generation of Baby Boomers are now looking to move to the best cities that promote “successful ageing.” Baby Boomers are searching for the best places to retire in Florida and are looking for the most livable cities. Livable cities are described as cities that meet the needs of the retired; walkable and bikeable […]
Watch the Babcock Ranch Grand Reveal
As many know, we held our Grand Reveal on April 22, 2016. To some, Earth Day is a regular day. For those of us at Babcock Ranch, Earth Day was and will always be about the announcement of our new town. Babcock Ranch is a town powered by people and their creative, innovative ideas. We’re […]
First Buildings Underway at Babcock Ranch: “Founders Square at the Heart of a New Hometown”
Babcock Ranch, Florida – At an informal groundbreaking ceremony today, Kitson & Partners announced an important milestone in the history of the town of Babcock Ranch: construction of the initial downtown district is officially underway. The buildings surrounding Founders Square will serve as the social and commercial hub for the first residents of Babcock Ranch, […]
Coming Soon: Babcock’s First Neighborhood!
As we reach halfway through 2016, we’re excited to report that Lake Timber, Babcock Ranch’s first official neighborhood, is well underway! With streets paved and lots cleared for home builders, we’re well on track to have Lake Timber model homes ready by early next year. The rendering below shows what Lake Timber at Babcock Ranch […]
Home Construction Underway at Babcock Ranch
Builders flag lots, unveil innovations for first model homes Babcock Ranch, Florida – Residential construction is underway at Babcock Ranch, and the innovative new solar-powered town remains on track to begin welcoming its first residents early next year. Representatives of Florida Lifestyle Homes, Fox Premier Builders, and Stock Development joined developer Kitson & Partners on […]
Construction Continues On Schedule at Babcock Ranch
Babcock Ranch, FL – Master developer Kitson & Partners announced that construction of Phase I of the Downtown District and the first furnished model residences continues to progress as scheduled at Babcock Ranch, a new 18,000-acre eco-centric, solar powered town being developed by Kitson just 20 minutes east of Fort Myers, Florida off Florida State […]
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 […]
