Palencia – Setting the Standard for Excellence in St. Augustine

Neighborhood Information

Located on 1,450 acres of picturesque, rolling grasslands and marshlands in St. Johns County in northeast Florida, Palencia is nestled along the west bank of the Intracoastal Waterway and is close to historic St. Augustine and the exciting opportunities of Jacksonville.

In addition to its spectacular home sites and land, the community of Palencia is probably best known for its sensitivity to the environment. In fact, it was recently recognized with the prestigious Smart Growth Community Award for its success in incorporating a mix of land use, for protecting and providing access to the surrounding, natural environment and for using land in an efficient and innovative manner.

To further its commitment to the environment, Hines (the developer) will establish a 1,500-square-foot Interpretive Nature Center along the Tolomato River to promote environmental education.

This outstanding community has also remained sensitive to local design traditions, housing choices and pedestrian needs.

The Palencia Club, a private golf club located within Palencia, also recently won an award for Best Community Amenity.

Over 1,100 families call Palencia home, and for good reason. Brilliant master planning by Hines has resulted in a truly one-of-a-kind community with an incredibly high standard of excellence.

Once completed, Palencia will boast 3,300 palatial homes, condominiums and apartments, as well as 900,000 square feet of retail and office space and outstanding amenities, including a championship golf course.

Palencia, upon completion, will be comprised of different, residential communities, each of which will include parks and open spaces. The centerpiece of the community will be a Village Center, which will also be a main entry to the community’s roadways, sidewalks and bike paths.

Hines, a privately owned, international real estate firm, began testing green technologies in the early 1990s, and has been actively involved in the development of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) programs.

To date, four Hines projects have been LEED certified, 10 have been pre-certified and seven are registered with LEED's various programs.

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