Throughout Florida you can see the effects of poor environmental stewardship. The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency strives to be a leader in Florida to encourage a built environment that reflects sustainability, ultimately resulting in a positive impact on the quality of life for its residents and continued opportunities for its businesses. The Stormwater Design Toolkit is a plain language document outlining best stormwater management practices which enhance both the built and natural environment in our region. As an educational tool, this book seeks to inspire audiences of all...

The FY 2014 Annual Report illustrates innovative incremental urbanism through projects that could be replicated in other communities across the country. These projects respond to residents who live, play and work in the Martin County Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA). Each project addresses common issues found in our communities such as stormwater management, need to encourage and support economic growth, and increased improvement to the quality of life of residents.

The Port Salerno Sewer Project demonstrates how a community vision can be incrementally improved into a walkable commercial corridor. This gateway into historic Port Salerno and the Manatee Pocket leads into the commercial and mixed-use core of the redevelopment area. Improvements on Dixie Highway and along the Pocket demonstrate the possibilities for private investment with the implementation of Complete Streets and expanded public utilities. This project achieves both without the need for additional right of way acquisition. The Salerno Road Sewer Enhancement Project proposes an extension...