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Building Babcock Ranch: Creating a Sustainable Solar-Powered City in Florida
TLDR Former football player Sid Kitson transitioned into real estate development to create Babcock Ranch, a sustainable new city in Florida that focuses on environmental conservation, renewable energy, and smart water management. The town offers a variety of housing options, prioritizes local job opportunities, and serves as a living laboratory for testing innovative technologies and sustainable building materials.
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The town of Babcock Ranch in Florida, designed to be resilient to extreme weather, was the brainchild of real estate developer Sid Kitson, who transitioned into real estate development after a career as a professional football player.
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Sid Kitson transitioned into real estate development after his football career, inspired by successful people he met and his desire to work for himself, eventually leading him to focus on building master plan communities in Florida.
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Sid Kitson aimed to create a sustainable new city by preserving 80% of the Babcock Ranch property in Florida, despite competing offers to build thousands of ranchettes, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation in the state.
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Sid Kitson shared his vision for Babcock Ranch with the landowner, aiming to create the most sustainable new city in the world by preserving the environment and integrating it with the community.
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Babcock Ranch focused on preserving the environment, integrating renewable energy like solar power, and prioritizing safety and sustainability in building a new city in Florida.
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Syd Kitson successfully pitched his vision for Babcock Ranch as the first solar-powered town to officials in Tallahassee, leading to a partnership with Florida Power and Light to make it a reality.
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Babcock Ranch offers a range of housing options, including apartments, with a focus on attracting businesses to create local job opportunities and reduce commuting.
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Babcock Ranch was designed to be resilient to natural disasters like hurricanes by working with the natural flowways of the land, preserving wetlands, and implementing a smart water management system.
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Babcock Ranch withstood a hurricane with 100+ mile an hour winds, showcasing its resilience and smart water management system.
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Babcock Ranch serves as a living laboratory for testing and implementing innovative technologies and sustainable building materials to create a model community for others to emulate.
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