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Since 1995, Welaunee has been actively engaged in developing new
communities through strategic activities and sales. After years
of site analysis and strategic planning, the first strategic land
sale for community development occurred in 1995, when Welaunee agreed
to sell up to 100 acres of land to Holy Comforter Episcopal Church
and School. One of Tallahassee's most highly regarded private schools,
the Holy Comforter Day School complements the public schools serving
northeastern Tallahassee and provides and anchor for new communities
at Welaunee.
In 1998, Welaunee sold 500 acres to the State of Florida's Office
of Greenways and Trails for creation of the Miccosukee Canopy Road
Greenway. This unique linear park provides both aesthetic protection
of the scenic moss-draped canopy on Miccosukee Road as well as passive
recreational opportunities for residents in new communities on Welaunee's
Toe and Heel. The conceptual master plan for the Greenway includes
pathways and access points from new neighborhoods at Welaunee.
In 2000, Powerhouse management embarked on a intensive land planning
process to establish a vision for communities on Welaunee's Toe
and Heel. They assembled a team of highly qualified professionals
and initiated a public outreach program to address neighborhood
and public concerns from the surrounding area. The collaborative
planning process culminated in approval of the Welaunee Critical
Area Plan, which provides the framework for the land development
activities now being conducted.
In December 2005, Welaunee agreed to sell 428 acres of the Toe
adjoining Interstate highway 10, to the City of Tallahassee for
installation of various public facilities and eventual strategic
development. At the same time, the City and Powerhouse, Inc., executed
an updated Urban Services-Development Agreement to addresss a variety
of issues associated with development of the property.
In 2006, Welaunee entered into a contract with CNL Real Estate
and Development Corp., of Orlando to develop the remaining 508-acres
of the Toe with mixed-use walkable neighborhoods that will implement
the family's vision for new communities. Closing on the first 254
acres took place in December 2006, while the new community was undergoing
further plan preparation and design. Ground-breaking is expected
in 2007.
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