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Inspired by
“Florida’s First Green Town”
Inspired by
Sweetwater Ranch is in Hardee County, approximately 50 miles southeast of Tampa and just east of Manatee County. Hardee County is located in the Heartland of Florida, an area surrounded by Routes 17 and 27.
Where is Sweetwater Ranch?
Hardee County
The Sweetwater Vision…Old Florida Lifestyles… New Florida Living…All within your reach !
Sweetwater Ranch is an authentic, sustainable, and innovative community…
• designed to fit into the natural beauty of its environment.
• planned as a sustainable “Green Development” from inception that will create up to 16,000 energy efficient homes that will re-define safe, affordable, quality housing in Central Florida.
• that will be designed for families and recent retirees of all ages.
• with a walkable town center, nature trails, bike paths, and community centers.
• with traditional “Florida” architectural standards (Key West, Florida Vernacular, and Craftsman styles) that will diversify the community while maintaining Old Florida’s heritage.
• with golf courses and recreational areas nestled around lakes, wetlands and woods.
Our Community…
Charlie Creek flows through the site, offering an environmental gem and an important source of water for the site. Water from Charlie Creek and from underground sources will provide all water for the community. Half the site will be preserved in its natural beauty.
Aerial View
Sweetwater Ranch will be developed as a Green sustainable community offering residential housing, commercial uses, light industrial uses, recreational uses, churches, educational facilities, parks, golf, trailheads and open conservation areas, in order to provide future residents with all the components necessary for a new town.
Tell me about the project…
Cara Cara NestCara Cara BufferProject BoundaryPhasingGolfGreenOpen SpaceParkPreserved UplandRecreationRight-of-WaySchoolsStorm Water PondsTortoise MigrationTown CenterTransit-ReadyVillage CenterWetlandWorkplaceVicinity Parcels
Throughout the project, nature trails and bike paths (paseo) will connect the neighborhoods and commercial areas to allow residents access to the natural gems of the project, including Charlie Creek.
The Trail Plan
The first phase of the project will be developed in the southwest quadrant of the property. A village center with full amenities (community activities, pool, retail & restaurant). A 9-hole golf course and club will be under construction prior to home sales.
The Southwest Quad
The village center will be the hub of activity for the residents of Sweetwater Ranch. Here the residents can meet, dine, and play. The nature trails and bike path (paseo) will emanate from the village center.
The Village Center
The village center will include a variety of Old Florida architectural styles, just like the homes in the community. Here residents will find the welcome center, developer’s offices, retail, restaurant, activity center, and pool area.
The Village Center
Homes will range in size from 1,100 s.f. to over 2,500 s.f. to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Lot widths will vary from 40’ to over 60’ and lot sizes will be mixed within the community to promote a variety of home sizes and types within each neighborhood. Some homes will have rear alley access, allowing more intimate streets to promote a real community.
The Homes
Several quality homebuilding companies have been approached to construct the homes in Sweetwater Ranch. To maintain high quality and low cost, the developer plans to promote system built modular technologies with their builder programs at Sweetwater Ranch. These homes are typically constructed under ideal conditions, with less waste, fewer delays and produced by skilled and dependable craftsman. The Partnership reserves the option to direct develop and build these modular homes.
The Homes
Not including the toll roads, it is estimated that annual sales can reach 500 units per year with people already in the area and with out-of-state sales. The addition of the toll roads can quadruple annual sales.
What about our home sales?
Target Sales and Occupancy - Baby Boomers & Eco Boomers
Working Families with NO children or dependents (1 to 2 average home occupants) 15%
Working Families with children and/or dependents (4 to 5 average home occupants) 30%
Seasonal Households - six month avg. residency (one or two average home occupants) 5%
Retiree Households - year round residents (1 to 2 average home occupants) 45%
Working Families with adult dependents only (3 to 4 average home occupants) 5%
Total 100%
Who are our future homeowners?
Wherewillour
Home-owners comefrom?
Wherewillthey
work?
The State of Florida is evaluating a toll road to connect the east and west coasts. The planned route runs through Hardee County.
Heartland Coast to Coast
The State of Florida is evaluating a toll road as an additional north-south route to ease traffic congestion and to aid economic development and hurricane evacuation. The planned route runs through Hardee County.
Heartland Parkway
When these two roads are constructed, they will intersect in Hardee County, bringing an enormous economic advantage to Hardee County. Sweetwater Ranch is strategically not located within the proposed path, but is close enough to benefit.
Where will the Future Toll Roads Intersect?
While the proposed state toll roads would benefit Sweetwater Ranch by expanding the local service area (the area where people living now can be expected to relocate to Sweetwater Ranch), there is still a very large area that will attract new residents within Florida’s Heartland.
• Land Conservation and Stewardship • Green Building Construction• Energy Efficient Technologies• Attainable Housing • Sustainable Communities
The Sweetwater DNA
A Partnership with• BIG
• GE Energy Star Appliances & Lighting• GE Brilliance Solar Systems• GE Tankless Water Heater Systems
• BIGGER• Technology for Airtight Envelopes in Every Home• Certified Green Construction Designation – Community Standard• GE Master Gray Water Facilities for Recycled Water• GE Water and Wastewater Utility Infrastructure • GE Power Generation
• BIGGEST• GE Mortgages based on a Home’s Energy Efficiency Credits• GE SmartCommand Digital Home Technology
Environmental performance
Operating performance
1 Double R&D…$1.5 Billion
2 Grow Revenues… $20 Billion
3 Reduce Emissions
4 Report Progress
A growth strategy for the company
45+ customer solutions
Transportation Aviation • Rail • Automotive • Marine
Industrial Lighting • Appliance • Motor • Material • Finance
Energy IGCC • Solar • Biogas • Wind • Gas turbines
Water Reuse • Desalination • Industrial • Cooling
“Since launching ecomagination…
Immelt and GE have taken great strides—
and both their customers and
policy makers have begun to respond…”
Jonathan Lash, WRI
85% would buy a home with energy technologies if the energy bill savings offset the increase in mortgageEnergy Pulse Survey, 2006
Green Homeowners are more satisfied with their new green home vs. previous home
Green Homeowners are likely to recommend a green home purchaseMcGraw Hill Green Home Survey, 2007
What do homeowners think about green?
Blueprint for
Green Homes
Building Science foundation
Advanced Lighting
High performance appliances
Energy Management
Turnkey Marketing materials
Options
Solar Power
Innovative Mortgage
At least 20% less total energy, indoor water & emissions
Plus improved indoor air quality
Key building science principals PLUS whole home product solutions
Tight Construction
Fresh Air Ventilation
Improved Thermal Systems
Internal Moisture Management
Combustion Safety
Pressure Balancin
g
Right-sizedHVAC
Equipment
GE Collaboration with MascoThe Environments For Living® Program
Appliance & Lighting
Dashboard
Renewable PowerGE Money
Water Management
Indoor Air Quality
$$$
Advanced Lighting PackagePlug Load Efficiency
Efficiency 50%+ compact fluorescent lightingEnergy Star ceiling & bath fansCFL’s use up to 75% less energy than incandescent
And Quality Optimized package for each floor planSelective GE Reveal lamps8-12 times life of incandescents
Energy Star Meets Energy Star ALP requirements
High-Performance AppliancesPlug Load Efficiency
GE Profile ™
Dishwasher (30+ models)
Energy star qualified
Auto hot startExtra clean sensorRefrigerator (115+ models)Energy star qualified
Laundry (4+ models)Energy star qualifiedUltra water-conserving
GE Monogram®
GE®
GE® Café
Indoor Water UseWater Conservation
• Appliances• Laundry: largest single user• Dishwasher
• Fixtures• Included in EFL Green program• Low-flow toilets• Showerheads• Faucets
Outdoor Water Use (Optional)Water Conservation
• Water Recycling System• Outdoor use = 40%+ of total water• Reuse wastewater for landscaping• Central system for community• Modular, small footprint
LandscapingIncluded in EFL Green programSmart Irrigation ControllersSmart Landscaping
Modular technology
Ratings per kW DC solar:~100 ft2 required per kW~1,450 kWh AC production/yearNo moving partsMinimal maintenance25 year limited power production warrantyInstallation options:Trellis, porch awning, hip roofRoof-integrated concrete tile
GE Brilliance Solar SystemsRenewable power
SmartCommand Home Control PlatformMonitoring & Control
Current & trended…Electricity useSolar power productionWater use
Plus…Programmable
Thermostat(s)Lighting control interfaceIntegration with GE
Security Integration with GE intercom
Integration with GEhome audio
Centerpiece of the program… Demonstrates the value
New product: Availability Q4 2007
SmartCommand Home Control Platform Electricity & Water
SmartCommand Home Control Platform Electricity & Solar
SmartCommand Home Control Platform Benefits
Innovative mortgage
Broad Product Suite
• Fixed and Adjustable-rate energy efficient mortgage products
• Debt-to-Income ratio adjusted favorably with expected utility savings
Customer Guarantees
• Best Price: GE pays the customer $500 if we cannot beat a rival lender’s price on conforming 1st mortgages
• Same Day Loan Decision: Loan decision on conforming 1st mortgage application within one day or GE pays the customer $250
• On-Time Closing: We meet the closing date on a purchase loan, or we reduce the customer’s interest rate by 1/8 of 1%.Closing
Cost Credit
• $500 credit against standard GE Money closing costs
ecomagination homebuilder programTurnkey marketing
The power of the GE brand Inspired by ecomagination
Model Home DVD
Interactive consumer touch-screen experience
Comprehensive sales training
Print & ad templates
Web Site reference
ecomagination homebuilder
program
Sample ad
“Green is the new red, white, and
blue”- Thomas Friedman, New York
Times
The time is right…
“Save green by living green”
• State DRI application being prepared and meetings with regulators are ongoing.
• Modification of Hardee County Comprehensive Plan documents ongoing.
• Modification of Hardee County Land Development codes are ongoing.
• Jurisdictional determination of all wetlands nearly complete (there is over 110 miles of wetland lines).
• Anticipated DRI approval: First Quarter 2009
• Please refer to Project Status Report in your binder for Detailed Summary
Project StatusGE Brings
Sweetwater Ranch to Life
Sweetwater Ranch
Sweetwater Ranch Company, LLC
Owner/Borrower
Florida Green Communities, LLC
as its Managing Member
All Subsidiaries including
Sweetwater Ranch Utilities, LLC
All Joint Venture Interest
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