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Kew, Whitby, and Bottle Creek have great potential as mixed-use settlements for North Caicos. These settlements have historic value, established locations, strong ‘village’ presences compared to other parts of the island, a cluster of governmental services, and great potential for public gathering spaces for the communities. While Kew is focused on more governmental and agricultural related services, Whitby and Bottle Creek have a greater tourism presence. It is recommended that Whitby continues to invest in maintaining the existindg tourist villas already established, with the potential addition of a few more when demand grows. Bottle Creek should continue to develop the proposed beach promenade tied to hospitality and commercial development overlooking the water. Kew’s importance will grow once Bellfield Landing is revitalized and in use; the infrastructure within the settlement core should be upgraded to match future potential demand.
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The ‘Twin Islands’ of North and Middle Caicos are situated between Providenciales and East Caicos. They are two of the largest islands in the archipelago and are the only two islands to be connected by vehicular means via a causeway. These two islands, as well as East Caicos, have a large amount of land protected under the statutes of a Ramsar site: the North, Middle, and East Caicos Nature Reserve. The reserve was created via the 1971 Ramsar Convention in Iran as a means for wetland protection. East Caicos is an uninhabited island and not part of the current NDSDP study.
the southeast corner past Bottle Creek; the highway goes by multiples names depending on which settlement it is nearest too.
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It is recommended that North Caicos maintains the connection to Middle Caicos via causeway; upgrades should be made to maintain the integrity of the causeway during future natural disasters. North Caicos should also establish a stronger ferry system; a ferry system exists between Providenciales and north Caicos; however, the government should continue its plans to redevelop Bellfield Landing as a ferry and port south of Sandy Point. An investment across the archipelago in the ferry system, and more specifically between Providenciales and North Caicos, would indirectly attract more opportunities for North and Middle Caicos without overwhelming the community and infrastructure from a vehicular connection. The successful ferry solution should focus on comfortability, reliability, and safety. The upgraded and rehabilitated port would ease the flow of goods to North and Middle Caicos. The Turks and Caicos Islands have the potential to capitalize on transportation via water due to their geographic makeup; this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that would be distinctive for the islands and attractive for locals and tourists alike.
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North Caicos could supplement the tourism industry with an increase in agricultural production and new technology industries. To pair with the historic agricultural attraction, it is recommended that North Caicos implements targeted agricultural-related new technologies, such as aquaculture and hydroponics. The island has the physical space to implement the infrastructure needed for these new technologies and can benefit from the strengthened connection, via ferry between North Caicos and Providenciales. Infrastructural upgrades should include sidewalks, street trees, and street lighting within Kew, Whitby, and Bottle Creek. The local population and tourists will both benefit from an established system of multi-use trails for pedestrians and bicyclists. Connected recreational areas, both formal and informal, will perpetuate an active
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Historically a linear development that has evolved along the edge of a lane or narrow road, Kew should set the precedent for traditional island-style development not bordering a water body. Streetscapes should be improved to attract public space usage and gatherings. It is recommended that Kew stays low density and quaint in its character; there should be a local amenity focus.
OPPORTUNITIES • Development: established mixed use core surrounding Wade’s Green Plantation; establish a hospitality accommodation for natural, historic, and cultural tourism; capitalize on farm-to-table businesses • Housing: offer range of housing opportunities in low and medium density typologies • Infrastructure: ‘finish out’ utilities; create a network of pedestrian and bicycle-accessible infrastructure • Preservation: implement phased growth/growth boundary
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OPPORTUNITIES • Development: establish a hospitality accommodation for natural and cultural tourism; capitalize on farmto-table businesses from North Caicos agricultural products • Housing: offer range of housing opportunities in low density typologies – single family homes, apartments, and condominiums • Infrastructure: ‘finish out’ utilities; create a network of pedestrian and bicycle-accessible infrastructure • Preservation: implement growth boundary
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