Clermont, Florida prides itself on being a city with a small town feel and a high quality of life. The rolling hills, beautiful waterfront, and historic downtown have defined the intimate community for over 100 years.
This community also provides an emphasis on healthy living with features like the South Lake Trail and Olympic Training Center. All of this, in addition to community’s serene environment has made Clermont a popular place to call home, and a destination for recreation, commerce, athletic training, and tourism.However, Clermont has been looking to make improvements in order to create more waterfront experiences, enhance visual landscaping, better connect the community, and increase activity Downtown.
Darren Gray, Clermont’s City Manager, has explained that the plan includes six projects in total, but three of the projects have been set as priorities, according to South Lake Press.
These proposed projects include:
The Promenade will provide a waterfront path and pier at the foot of 8th street. This space will also act as a venue for events such as festivals, music events, races, and regattas.
Having a venue like this will generate more business for those on Montrose Street and others nearby. It will also bring more visitors to Clermont’s Downtown.
This project will provide a necessary storm water draining pond to serve western Downtown Clermont. The area will also serve as additional park and event space.
Monument and directional signs will be added to assist visitors in finding key destinations in Clermont from SR 50 and the South Lake Trail.
“Green Streets,” another recommended project, would provide low-impact storm water draining and improve the streetscapes for pedestrians and cycling. These streets would also begin to connect Lake Minneola, parks, and neighborhoods.
Landscape improvements, more outdoor dining locations, and community gardens, have also been discussed.
The Vision of Clermont’s Master Plan states:
“Clermont is a place for people, with a great waterfront and quality sense of place, visual character, and image; connected to the greater city and supported by high-performing infrastructure and services.”
Clermont’s City Council accepted the plan with a 5-0 vote, and the city is excited begin the long awaited plan.
With these major improvements happening in this already desirable city, now is the time to start looking at homes for sale in Clermont, FL!
Sources: clermontfl.gov | southlakepress.com | clermontfl.gov - master plan