[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Hi polar bear: The success of the development does not necessarily mean success for residents? Remember like in the world of investment for every winner there is a loser. its nature

I understand the beneficial financial affect from the increase of population growth; albeit most of it does not inure to residents. This is especially so with amenities which are utilized by renters whose rent benefits owners, some of whom purchase homes solely for rental income. It also alters the concept of a "retirement community" to one of a vacation destination.

I do not raise this issue to argue but solely as an observation of my world view.

And yes, I too love The Villages

Personal Best Regards:

I respect your position, but I must disagree with some of it, particularly the "for every winner there is a loser" portion.

Development and life are not zero-sum games. And I don't think it's generally "nature", for life in general, that for every winner there is a loser. Some things are that way of course...sports, some investments, other things, but definitely not development. Homeowners, businesses, contractors, government bodies, utilities...many more people can be happy when it is done right than those who will not be happy. And those who are not happy can easily find something else that does make them happy.

Also, I don't think people who choose a development rate their happiness on whether or not there is financial gain from growth of the development. But I do believe growth of the development and financial gain of the developers is a pretty solid indicator of the success of the development...and I do mean by that the satisfaction of most residents. If the residents weren't satisfied, the growth and financial gain would be very short-lived.