Hamlin

To further connect to the land, the master plan provides both residents and visitors convenient access to and views of the site’s greatest amenity and natural resource — Lake Hancock. Featuring lakefront residences, a waterfront commercial retail center, and an integrated greenway system, Hamlin is envisioned as a lakeside community where everyone lives, works, shops, and dines within one block of the water. A greenbelt connects and preserves the existing wetlands and proposed park spaces, providing scenic vistas, gathering areas, nature-based recreation, and a network of trails, foster a walkable, wellness-focused atmosphere. Providing visioning and design guidelines to guide development, LandDesign’s master plan for Hamlin is grounded in the natural resources and traditions of the region — the agriculture of the citrus groves, waters of Lake Hancock, and recreation promoting health and wellness.

Topographical features of the land, including the waterbodies and wetlands, restricted the land’s development potential and resulted in challenges to meet the minimum density requirements while providing the desired mix of housing products and lot sizes. These natural features also inhibited the desired lakefront activation and interconnectivity across the greater Horizon West community as the placement of roads and buildings were restricted. As a result, the master plan blends rural and urban concepts, preserving large quantities of open space to create a community connected by trails, water, and parkland.