The History of Babcock Ranch
Originally lured to the area for hunting, Pittsburgh lumber magnate Edward Vose Babcock purchased the 91,000-acre tract of land known as Crescent B Ranch in 1914. At the time, the Babcock Ranch property stretched across a significant portion of Southwest Florida and was used for logging and agriculture. Despite the phenomenal growth in Florida since […]
Eco-Friendly Green Homes: How Are They Built?
Eco-friendly homes can include all the modern amenities you expect to find in a new home. The major difference is they are built with sustainability in mind. Here are a few key features of a green, eco-friendly home. Powered By Clean Energy Eco-friendly homes rely on clean energy to power the lights, heat, and cooling […]
Earth Day 2016 With Babcock Ranch
Celebrating Earth Day 2016 With Babcock Ranch Earth Day at Babcock Ranch Florida will be very significant. April 22nd, 2016 marks the day to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Millions of people around the globe will take action to protect our environment, lending a hand to combat climate change, pollution, and much […]
Building A Sustainable Town in Florida
Preview in new tab Many cities and surrounding communities are planned, built, and modified without any awareness to the level of destruction they are causing the environment. Ten years ago, Syd Kitson, a Florida developer had a vision to develop a 17,000-acre sustainable city in Southwest Florida, known as Babcock Ranch. Babcock Ranch is a […]
Babcock Ranch: A Solar City Making Great Progress
We’re very excited to share the progress that has been made on the FPL Babcock Ranch Solar Energy Center! Located in Charlotte County over 400+ acres, the Solar Energy Center will provide energy to the future thousands of homes in the town of Babcock Ranch. “We are honored and pleased that Florida Power and Light […]
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. […]
SustainRWorld Day: Advocating for a Better Tomorrow
From environmental issues to social issues and everything in between, it’s more important than ever that we band together to help create a better, more sustainable world. Our own Syd Kitson, CEO/Chairman of Kitson & Partners and visionary behind Babcock Ranch, is a part of a fantastic campaign. SustainRWorld Day is a movement to bring […]
Syd Kitson Named as Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker for GreenTrends 2016
We’re very proud to announce that our very own Syd Kitson will be the keynote speaker for Green Trends 2016, a conference held by the Florida Green Building Coalition. The annual GreenTrends Conference provides a unique opportunity for those in the industry to learn more about Florida’s green building industry and how to build sustainably. […]
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 […]
