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infrastructure, while strengthening local bases and protecting Volusia County has been instructive for all parties. Meyer says he
open space. Regulations, zoning and other public policies has learned more in the last three years than he expected and it’s
sometimes make this approach unnecessarily difficult for possible that’s true for public officials and staff, as well. What has
developers, however. Local leaders can and should change policy, been clear is that all parties are committed to seeing the project
when necessary, to encourage development within become reality.
existing neighborhoods.”
Meyer has purchased the first parcel of land. Work to renovate
The advocacy group adds: “Developers play a crucial role
the existing buildings has begun. Neighbors have already
in how towns and cities are built. Many developers want to commented on the improvement in the appearance of the
build walkable, urban places, but are thwarted by restrictive old buildings.
regulations or complicated approval processes. Municipalities
“It’s been an interesting and exciting process,” says Meyer.
interested in encouraging smart growth development can and “Most of all, it is gratifying to see my vision growing in
should examine their regulations and streamline the project Holly Hill.”
permitting and approval process so that development decisions
are more timely, cost-effective and predictable for developers.
By creating a supportive environment for development of
Jeannette Duerr, APR, is Vice President of Synergy
Billing. She has been building relationships
for health care and economic development
organizations for more than three decades. Jeannette
is the President of the Holly Hill Chamber of
Commerce and also of the Volusia Flagler of the
Florida Public Relations Association.
innovative, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use projects, government
can provide smart-growth leadership for the private sector.”
This has certainly been the case for The Fountainhead at Holly
Hill. The site is perfectly situated to demonstrate this principle,
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