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Originally Posted by Goldwingnut
It the case of the waking trails and MMPs we are looking at an apples to oranges comparison. While both the curbed and uncurbed paths have the same function, they are constructed and will have to be maintained differently. Initial costs for the uncurbed paths is less as is the cost of replacing any given section on a linear foot basis due to the exclusion of the curbing. The curbed paths will undoubtedly have a longer and more stable useful life because of the curbing with a lower overall maintenance cost, but it comes at a higher initial price. The curbed paths however will have a higher replacement cost if a section need be replaced due to damage or other event.
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Understood, the Water Tower designed to last just ten years came with an interesting explaination.
https://www.districtgov.org/PdfUploa...%205.19.22.pdf
I know why residents of more established areas might not want to share in the cost of maintaining/upgrading new paths constructed to minimum standards in the south.
But everyone can use the paths and the beautiful trails down here that attract many from the older legacy areas of the Villages.
This will be more so as the new Lifestyle Center and multiple golf courses area completed.
I'll point out also the older areas of The Villages are benefiting from relatively lower property taxes given the inflation in prices for the newer homes. A new home buyer could be paying more than double the property tax of a similar home purchased more than 10 (maybe 5) years ago - that's life.