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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
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