Entries by Toby Tobin

Palm Coast Population Growth Beats U.S. and Florida Rates

U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today show Palm Coast’s population reaching 86,516 as of July 2017, a growth rate of 2.45% from July 1, 2016. PALM COAST, FL – May 24, 2018 – The U.S. Census Bureau today released its 2017 City/Town Population and Housing Unit Estimates. The report estimates city populations as of July […]

99-Bed Adult Living Facility Approved for Cypress Point Parkway

The Azure of Palm Coast will join recently opened Sabal Palms, Tuscan Gardens (under construction) and Market Street (under construction) in Palm Coast’s underserved ALF market. PALM COAST – May 22, 2018 – In a May 16th meeting, Palm Coast’s Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) approved a development order for the construction of […]

Builder Confidence in 55+ Housing Down from Record High

Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market dropped five points to 66 in the first quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Ind WASHINGTON – May 4, 2018 –Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market dropped five points to 66 in the first quarter of […]

Nationally, Existing-Home Sales Climb 1.1 Percent in March

Existing-home sales grew for the second consecutive month in March, but lagging inventory levels and affordability constraints kept sales activity below year-ago levels, according to NAR WASHINGTON — April 23, 2018 — Existing-home sales grew for the second consecutive month in March, but lagging inventory levels and affordability constraints kept sales activity below year-ago levels, according […]

Has ITT’s Master Plan for Palm Coast Run Its Course?

Palm Coast’s homogeneous housing stock is woefully inadequate. The case for more residential density and housing diversity gains momentum. PALM COAST, FL – April 20, 2018 – ITT’s master plan for Palm Coast has run its course. Population growth, changing demographics, and technology are rendering our growth management template obsolete as Palm Coast and Flagler […]

The U.S. Joins Other Countries With Large Aging Populations

Recent Flagler/Palm Coast Permit Score: Adult Living Facilities 3, Apartments 0, Condos 0. In less than 20 years, older adults are projected to outnumber kids for the first time in U.S. history. PALM COAST, FL — April 10, 2018 — In less than two decades, the graying of America will be inescapable: Older adults are projected to […]

Hotel and Restaurant Plan Approved for SR 100 at I-95.

The Master Subdivision Plan approval allows the applicant to proceed to Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Technical Site plan review. The plan will preserve several acres of high quality wetland. PALM COAST, FL – April 8, 2018 – The Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulations Board (PLDRB) on April 4 approved a Development Order […]