The Florida town that challenged Hurricane Ian and wonStorm resilient design – a solar field, water system, human-made wetlands, native plants – helped Babcock Ranch, Florida, stand up to a powerful test.news.yahoo.com
Solar-powered town shines on as powerful Hurricane Ian damages surrounding areasWhile parts of Southwest Florida were decimated by Hurricane Ian, a community less than 50 miles from the coast looks like there was no storm at all.
Babcock Ranch: Solar-powered "hurricane-proof" town takes direct hit from Hurricane Ian, never loses electricity"The only damage were a few downed trees and a few shingles off the roofs," Syd Kitson, developer of Babcock Ranch, told 60 Minutes.cbsnews.com