Richmond St. Ann

Business View Magazine 3 ment, at another level. He felt deep in his heart that our people were being short-changed by what was being presented. That’s when the idea was born. He decided that, if given the opportunity, he’d like to raise the bar on what a modern housing development should look and feel like. “That’s where the concept was developed in his head.” That concept was of a totally first-world green commu - nity that was in tune with nature, utilized renewable energy sources and included both an array of parks and amenities within its boundaries. The aim, Bennett said, was to provide “a home, with a theme,” not just a house. “Shortly after that, he came across the (Richmond) property and he fell in love with it immediately,” he said. “He thought this would be the perfect place to bring his dream into reality.” Bennett and Issa had worked together in another or- ganization, and Issa went back to his former colleague with an encouragement to take a look at the land and let him know what he thought. From there, Bennett said, it was an easy decision to make. AT A GLANCE WHO: Richmond St. Ann Housing Development WHAT: Development project with luxury homes six gated communities, a sports/fitness complex, a bed/breakfast hotel, clubhouse and pool, office spaces, shopping center, medical center and day care facility WHERE: Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica WEBSITE : www.RichmondJamaica.com BEST PRACTICES IN BUSINESS