[manaboutown]

The Villages is a high growth rate development. Having experienced this in Phoenix and another area infrastructure development typically lags population needs. I remember the children in Phoenix having to go to school in shifts because there were not enough schools for them. In The Villages the developer seems to pretty much be on top of and even ahead of growth in many ways. The streets and highways are another matter and not under the developer's control (except for the interchange being built). Similarly the retail, restaurants, service stations and other businesses probably lag growth.

On the happy side, as a community grows, normally more businesses establish themselves. I consider this a good thing. More competition brings more variety as well as perhaps lower prices. The Villages started in a rural area lacking much in the way of retail and restaurant choices. As it continues to grow more businesses will move in to service the needs of the populace. Who knows, maybe a Maserati or Lamborghini dealer may give The Villages a try!