Hometown Neighborhoods, led by developer Joel Embry

Hometown Neighborhoods, led by developer Joel Embry, is coordinating efforts to bring several new urbanist neighborhoods to Tallahassee, Florida. Embry represents the owners of a 7,000-acre tract of former plantation land within the city limits. The preliminary plans for Welaunee call for development of two 1,000-acre tracts, including a regional employment center, retail, and 12-16 distinct neighborhoods. Embry and planning firm Glatting Jackson will seek public input during a four-month public process which will include public meetings, a web-based visual preference survey, and the creation of a community advisory group. Embry expects to submit final applications in January 2002.