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Sarasota News Leader July 26, 2013 In October, 2010, the County Commission approved changes to the comprehensive plan for the Fruitville Initiative, but the plan was never fully implemented. That, however, could change soon. Page 32 Since 2010, the county and private property owners have been working towards the implementation of the policies in the comprehensive plan, Rozansky said. Factors such as smart growth and mixeduse principles, interconnectivity, walkability, NOT YOUR TYPICAL mixed uses and low-impact environmental deINTERCHANGE DEVELOPMENT sign will all be considered in the next phases In May, Sarasota County entered into a con- of the process. tract with Sweet Sparkman Architects for The Fruitville Initiative area is not part of the Phase One of planning for the Fruitville Ini- Sarasota 2050 Plan, Rozansky pointed out. tiative. The firm will work with the county on "It is going to be more of a development straterevisions to the transportation scope for the gy for a special planning area," said Rozansky, project, development of a community-engage- the county's project manager on the Initiative. ment plan and identifying themes discussed in She described a more walkable environment, the 2010 Fruitville Initiative Plan, said Saraso- with public spaces and small businesses and shops close to residences, as well as environta County Senior Planner Beth Rozansky. Private land and county-owned property within the area totals 300 acres.