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WITH YOUR SUPPORT, CALUSA CAN MOVE FORWARD

GL Homes is excited to develop a new, upscale 540-home community in Miami-Dade County, situated in a prime location just west of Florida’s Turnpike, near Kendall Drive and 127th Avenue. This neighborhood will showcase GL Homes’ signature elements… a breathtaking entry, refined recreation, and stunning new homes. But, this community may not get off the ground without your help!

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Thoughtful Design Inspired by Nature




Currently, the rookery is fragile and exposed to predators. We are working in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Department of Environmental Resource Management to create a habitat where birds can thrive.

In 2023, a permit was issued for enhancements to the rookery, including:

  • Redesigning the existing lake surrounding the rookery to help deter unwanted predators.
  • Installing aeration bubblers in the lake to increase food supply and improve foraging for the birds nesting there.
  • Introducing and maintaining grass in the lake to enhance water quality.
  • Designing and installing lake littoral planting shelves improves feeding conditions.
  • Stocking the lake with fish to create an abundant foraging environment.

Although the homes that will be built in the new neighborhood are farther from the rookery than the existing homes, and birds are adapted to human presence, GL Homes is committed to ensuring a peaceful habitat for our bird neighbors. Once we begin building, our plan to maintain a tranquil environment includes:

  • No homes within 100 feet of bird nests.
  • Abiding by FWC’s guidelines for heavy construction within 330 feet of nesting during nesting season.
  • Observing noise restrictions during the nesting season.
  • Prohibiting fishing, docks, and lake use by residents during nesting season.
  • Utilizing best practices to limit turbidity run-off.
  • Implementing special lighting restrictions near the site.

These combined efforts ensure that the rookery island’s habitat is preserved and enhanced.

GL Homes has also provided bonneted bat preservation. While no bonneted bats roost on the property, they do fly over the property and eat insects. GL Homes is using Best Management Practices (BMPs) recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the Florida Bonneted Bat (FBB) to support the bat’s foraging and social activities.


Thoughtful Design Inspired by Nature




Currently, the rookery is fragile and exposed to predators. We are working in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Department of Environmental Resource Management to create an “important habitat” where birds can thrive.

In March of 2023, a permit was issued for enhancements to the rookery, including:

  • Redesigning the existing lake surrounding the rookery to help deter unwanted predators.
  • Installing aeration bubblers in the lake to increase food supply and improve foraging for the birds nesting there.
  • Introducing and maintaining grass in the lake to enhance water quality.
  • Designing and installing lake littoral planting shelves improves feeding conditions.
  • Stocking the lake with fish to create an abundant foraging environment.

Although the homes that will be built in the new neighborhood are farther from the rookery than the existing homes, and birds are adapted to human presence, GL Homes is committed to ensuring a peaceful habitat for our bird neighbors. Once we begin building, our plan to maintain a tranquil environment includes:

  • No construction within 100 feet of bird nests.
  • Abiding by FWC’s guidelines for heavy construction within 330 feet of nesting during nesting season.
  • Observing noise restrictions during the nesting season.
  • Prohibiting fishing, docks, and lake use by residents during nesting season.
  • Utilizing best practices to limit turbidity run-off.
  • Implementing special lighting restrictions near the site.

These combined efforts ensure that the rookery island’s habitat is preserved and enhanced.

GL Homes has also provided bonneted bat preservation. While no bonneted bats roost on the property, they do fly over the property and eat insects. GL Homes is using Best Management Practices (BMPs) recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the Florida Bonneted Bat (FBB) to support the bat’s foraging and social activities.