Just as a butterfly emerges from the slumber of its cocoon, beauty may soon be breaking through in Martin County. A refreshed, lush, natural landscape could replace a wide expanse of tired, barren agricultural land just north of the Palm Beaches. If this happens, thousands of Martin County residents will have a beautiful new place to call home.
Envisioned to be one of the most innovative and forward-thinking communities in one of the most sought-after areas in the country, this visionary community is being planned around the concept of not just living in concert with nature, but embracing it.
When complete, Storie could return more to the environment than it takes. More fresh air, cleaner water, and an abundance of traditional, Florida landscapes. The focus of Storie would to be a series of highly sustainable neighborhoods, filled with natural waterways and public open spaces that everyone throughout the Martin County area can enjoy.
The focus on the environment stems from the larger need for watershed protection throughout the county. Smart waterways would be key part of the planned new community. The importance of this area for dealing with stormwater runoff prior to it reaching the Intracoastal Waterway cannot be overstated. Storie would be completely designed around reimagined waterways, not simply for their beauty, but also to aid in the filtration and slowing down of stormwater runoff. This approach could help champion the natural environment instead of impeding it. If approved, Storie will be yet another gem to be discovered, dazzling those who are lucky enough to live on the Treasure Coast.
