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page of ALVA, Inc.
West Alva/North Olga Residents Request to be Heard
At the March 28th Local Planning Agency meeting, approximately 30 residents of the North Olga area spoke out about the North Olga Planning Panel’s lack of democratic process, area name change and the proposed plan’s lack of protection against density increase. Dr. Van Roekel, North Olga Planning Panel President, the Panel’s attorney and Panel’s planner spoke for the plan and the process. Lee staff expressed their intention to schedule a formal LPA Hearing on the plan in April (25th) or May (23rd) and to the BOCC in June In addition, dialogue continues between Alva Inc’s. and North Olga Planning Panel’s presidents and consultants in an attempt to arrive at a community planning consensus. Prior to the County hearings, residents are encouraged to express their opinions at the Alva Inc. and North Olga Planning Panel meetings. For updates, please read the newsletter and meeting minutes.
Your silence is your consent!
Communities included in the proposed North Olga Plan: North River Oaks, Duke Highway/Terrell Drive, Otterwater Way/Elmwood Drive, North River Estates, Telegraph Creek Estates, Riverwind Cove, Interlochen Dr./Traverse Lane/Franklin Locks Area, Serengeti, Taylor Road area, Lyndhurst Lane area, and Fichters Creek area.
Alva Community Plan Update
Please go to Community Planning and review Lee Staff’s April 13 2011 version of Alva Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. Per Lee Staff, this Plan would apply only to the area east of the Caloosahatchee Regional Park. The area to the west of the park is not considered Alva by Lee Staff.
 ALVA's
mission is to preserve and protect the unique historical, rural,
agricultural and equestrian ambiance of Alva, Florida. Membership is open to any Alva resident, property owner, or business that is
interested in the future of this area.
Alva is the oldest settlement in Lee County. It
has a unique country flavor that is rapidly becoming hard to find in
Florida. From the magnificent sunsets over the Caloosahatchee
River to the majestic oaks draping their moss-laden limbs over the
center of the village near the banks of the river, this is Alva, our
home.
Southwest Florida is experiencing extremely rapid
development. It will take a concerted effort to ensure that the
growth occurs in a manner that maintains the character and flavor of
this area. We realize that growth will occur. We aim to work
together to ensure that Alva remains a place that we want to live in and
call home.
Get Smart!
Are you dumb about
Smart Growth? Unsure what sustainable development is all about?
You can educate yourself by checking out the information available from
the sites listed on our LINKS page.
What is ALVA,
Inc.?
Do you believe in rumors?
ALVA FAQS and Facts
Heard some rumors? Get the facts. |
Alva
History
A pictorial look back at the early years of Alva |
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Alva history laying around?
ALVA, inc. is looking for historical pictures and
stories to add to this website and to archive in an album.
If you have any please contact the webmaster.
We can arrange to have your pictures scanned so that you retain
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Webmaster Notes: The site will only be as good
as the information provided. Please send any information or
material, photos, maps, etc., that you would like included.
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