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Princess Place Preserve
with , we also require developers of residential projects to comply with this policy ,” said Bevan . “ Also , all new developments are required to include in their development passive and active recreation including walking trails and parks .”
“ I think our incredible community has a great sense of pride in our quality of life , and a lot of that can be attributed to our amazing trails , waterways and natural habitat supporting a wealth of wildlife ,” she said . “ We enjoy a wonderful balance of the built environment with nature . Even the original design of
Palm Coast by ITT back in the 1960s considered a clear and prominent focus on plant and animal life . What started out as mostly swamp land and pine forests has transformed over the years under the careful watch of City Administration and municipal elected officials to include natural vistas , 130 + miles of connected walking and biking trails , world-class golf and tennis , boating on the Intracoastal waterways and 13 diverse parks .”
In neighboring St . Johns County , between County Conservation easements , Pending Mitigation Banks , St . Johns River Water Management District ( SJRWMD )
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