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Old 04-11-2018, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa View Post
Perhaps there should be a compromise, how about having about half of the town square parking (the spots where one can watch a band play from their golf cart) being designated as golf cart only parking spaces. This doesn't stop cars crushing the squares and gives everyone access, but also allows Villages residents more opportunity for better town square parking and event viewing. The only problem I see with this is that if town square seat saving is such a problem, what do you think will happen with parking spot saving? That could get interesting!
An idea with a lot of merit. Although it doesn't solve all issues it would help several. I'd like to piggyback your thought.
Again we are only speaking of the four streets that make the small circle around the squares - not the entire town. Let's not forget the majority of parking for the squares are in the adjacent parking lots.

Make the inside lanes and parking spots that touch the square proper golf cart only. The outside lanes and parking spots for cars. With maximizing handicap spots in that outside area.
- Increases parking spots 2x - 4x factor for the cart spots
- Allows good visibility to sit in cart and observe entertainment
- Better visibility for carts backing out of those new spots. No SUVs to peek around backing out
- Showcases The Square as a golf cart communty
- Everyone still has use of "public roads"
- Will increase vehicle handicap spots and still be in the square

Thanks for being constructive.

Last edited by rustyp; 04-11-2018 at 10:06 AM.