Bell Road Mine Bell Road mine has historically and continues to produce aggregate material. Over the last two years, the Planning team at MDA have been working closely with the owner to address inconsistencies in the existing permit conditions. In late 2019, the Planning team provided Expert Witness testimony on behalf of the Bell Road…
Troyer Mine Troyer Brothers Farms, located in eastern Lee County requested an amendment to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan to include the property within the County’s Mining Overlay, known as Map 14. Concurrently, a Mine Excavation Planned Development (MEPD) was requested to permit 781 acres of resource extraction and a reclamation plan that creates over…
Historic Preservation MDA’s Land Planning team of professionals believe history, heritage, and historic character are strong building blocks for community-oriented revitalization, growth, tourism, and job creation. Over the years, Historic Preservation has proven an important tool to leverage and focus community and economic development. This approach has resulted in the creation of National, State, and…
Our Lady of Mercy Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Boca Grande island will be adding a new 3,642-Square-foot Parish Hall and covered walkway connecting to the existing church building on site. This project presented some unique challenges related to its location in the Boca Grande historic district as well as the conversion of…
Redevelopment As Florida’s population continues to grow, MDA has taken a thoughtful and focused approach to creating innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for our vibrant community. Our professionals work closely with public and private businesses to evaluate environmental and social constraints, prepare improvement programs, analyze alternative issues, and recommend solutions to creatively…
MiningStriking a balance between environmental management and mining Over the years, mining has sparked vast and varied perspectives on the benefits and impacts on the environment, economy, and development. Mining across the State of Florida has evolved over the years making one thing clear: The responsible management of natural resources and ecosystems and the services…
Bay Harbour Marina Village San Carlos Island will make way for a new destination resort that will transform a vacant parcel into a vibrant neighborhood that will enhance economic activity, provide jobs, spur tourism and improve property values. The Bay Harbour Marina Village was recently approved by the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The project…
Bonita Grande Mine Site Currently an active 1,268-acre limerock mine, Bonita Grande Mine was always envisioned, since being annexed into the City of Bonita Springs, to become a master-planned residential community that enhances the environment and restores the current disturbed mined lands. Ultimately consisting of over 400 acres of lakes and 480 acres of environmental wetland/upland…
SWFL International Commerce Park The team of Morris-Depew-Associates was first brought on board in 2002 to facilitate the first zoning request to rezone a 207-acre parcel from Agriculture to Industrial Planned Development. The approval allowed for a maximum of 1.3 million square feet of industrial, commercial office/retail on approximate 180 acres of the site. As…
Margaritaville In 2015, Morris-Depew Associates was brought on to help lead design and land use planning efforts for TPI Hospitality’s newest endeavor on Fort Myers Beach. TPI Hospitality purchased numerous contiguous parcels at the center of Downtown Fort Myers Beach with the goal of bringing to life a new redevelopment project that would include several…
