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Old 08-22-2020, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I would welcome a "walk to everything" living option in The Villages. But, to me, an essential part of that would be a grocery store and drug store within a few steps. Crystal City in Washington, DC has condos where you can get on an elevator, and have access to grocery stores, drug stores, doctor's offices, restaurants, a movie theater, and many other things. I would consider a condo, townhouse, or apartment that had that kind of convenience. But, if I have to drive a half mile to Publix, I may as well drive 4 miles.
It's 2/10 of a mile. You can walk it.