A Florida town that’s sustainable and storm resistant: Yep. | USA TODAY
Blake Fontenay, a columnist for USA Today, visited Babcock Ranch for a first-hand look at what makes “the Hometown of Tomorrow” one of America’s most sustainable and resilient towns. Fontenay’s column highlights what makes Babcock Ranch a smart choice for modern homebuyers, from solar energy and walkable design to green building standards, EV-ready homes, and […]
Syd Kitson: 2025 Legends Award Winner
Syd Kitson, founder of Babcock Ranch, has been awarded the 2025 Legends Award by Zonda Home’s Builder Magazine. The Legends Award recognizes exceptional leaders and teams who have made groundbreaking contributions to future-proofing master-planned communities. Honored for his visionary work in creating America’s solar-powered town that has become a national model for storm resilience, this […]
Featured in National Association of Realtors® Housing Resilience: Challenges and Best Practices
Babcock Ranch was featured this National Association of Realtors® (NAR) On Common Ground article highlighting the importance of smart growth, resilient design and sustainability. Experts from the fields of architecture, engineering, planning and insurance have figured out how to harden houses against the threat of myriad natural disasters including fire, wind and flood. The issue […]
The Future of Hurricane-Proof Construction Is Taking Shape in Florida
The town of Babcock Ranch was built to withstand hurricanes. And it runs almost entirely on solar energy. BY ERIKA THOMAS Imagine an American town that’s powered almost entirely by solar energy, where commercial and residential development is balanced with natural green space and ecosystems, and the infrastructure is specifically designed to withstand natural disasters.You […]
Business Insider: I moved to a ‘hurricane-resistant’ community
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Patti DiMarco, a 76-year-old Realtor who splits her time between New Jersey and Florida. After increasing concerns over hurricane damage and rising insurance costs, DiMarco moved to the ‘hurricane-resistant’ community of Babcock Ranch. Located 20 minutes north of Fort Myers, Babcock Ranch was built on land […]
