The town of Babcock Ranch, which opened in 2018, has almost 7,000 residents. Located in Punta Gorda County, Florida’s newest city remarkably weathered 2022’s Hurricane Ian, the costliest in state history, which left more than $112 billion in damage. This city, built to withstand storms, remains a model of resilience, according to information published by the BBC agency.

At Babcock Ranch, power comes from solar panels, streets are designed to absorb rainwater and lakes serve as retention ponds. The city has received several home design awards, including a platinum certification awarded in 2018 by the Florida Green Building Coalition; as well as the 2023 Edison Award, for its resilient design and innovative planning.

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This town in Florida, of which the community center is designed in such a way that it can also serve as a shelter in the event of a heavy storm. In September 2022, when Hurricane Ian hit Florida, packing 150 mph winds, 17 inches of rain and storm surges of up to 18 feet, Babcock Ranch emerged unscathed.

Photo taken from the Babcock Ranch website.

“We spent a lot of extra dollars to make it safe, to plan it differently than other communities. The entire plan was based on the environment and resilience. “All we did was address these two concerns,” community developer Syd Kitson explained to the BBC.

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The city boasts 50 miles of nature trails, allowing residents and visitors to explore Florida’s breathtaking landscape.

According to the official community site, buy one At home at Babcock Ranch it can range between $200,000 and $4,000,000the final value would depend on the neighborhood, the responsible builder, the location, etc. (JO)