Babcock Ranch

Question 1

what is it?

Answer 1

a sustainable development in Florida.
a newly built town.
model for sustainability, reducing the levels of CO2.

Question 2

aims

Answer 2

20,000 homes for 50,000 people.
produce more energy than consumed.
300,000 solar panels in 450 acres.
8000 acres into a nature preserve.
jobs created locally meaning can easily commute on foot or by bicycle.

Question 3

cons

Answer 3

too costly to store the energy therefore-
-national grid providing energy on a night.
-cloudy days mean no energy is produced.
most homes on single family homes, meaning not maximising land.

Question 4

pros

Answer 4

has its own water and sewage plants-use grey water in the community for irrigation.
driverless electric buses, walking and biking trails.
27% reduction of energy usage across Florida.