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10 Reasons to Support Crystal River Commons
Crystal River Commons will demonstrate that development can be environmentally sensitive AND bring economic benefits to the community. We need your support to bring this wonderful town-center project to Crystal River.
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Please fill out the form below with all required information and tell us why you believe Crystal River Commons will be an asset to your community OR download your support letter here and send it to the Citrus County Commissioners.
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10 Reasons to Support Crystal River Commons
Wetlands
- No net loss of wetlands
- On-site mitigation
- Off-site mitigation
Stormwater
- Closed retention/100-year storm event
- No direct discharge to King’s Bay
Water Quality
- Septic systems to be replaced by central sewer
Wildlife
- Gopher tortoises to be relocated
- Donating approximately 200 acres offsite for ongoing protection of wildlife
Transportation
- Improvement of Intersection (US 19 and Ozello Trail)
- Better hurricane evacuation (new road through property)
Green Development
- Using green building standards
- Native vegetation
Economic Enhancement
- Crystal River Commons will bring $100 million in revenue to the community
- Commercial infill development
- Economic “node”
- Over 1,000 jobs
- Significant Impact Fees to be generated for the County CIP
Quality of Life
- Wide sidewalks
- Bike paths and parking
- Covered bus stops
Good Neighbor
- Project changed as a result of public input
- Meeting with the Church
- Meetings with neighbors
- Meetings with civic associations
- Meetings with concerned parties
Better, More Attractive, and More Beneficial Than a Strip Mall!