Open Land in the area of Fresh Market
 

I was told this morning that the open land on Wedgwood close to Fresh Market has been sold to a developer and it will be used for both homes and apartments and business. She said this information was in the Daily Sun, I have not seen it. Can anyone confirm this.

If it is true it is going to make that area densely populated and very very busy. I cannot imagine that the roads are big enough to handle the volume of traffic this development could cause.

It may be the new Hobby Lobby location

I would say your source is suspect since all of that property has been owned by the developer (Acorn Investments) for almost 20 years.

Who is this “she”, where does she get her info?
And you go on in your second paragraph embellishing the rumor.:duck:

I hope you are right. I would hate to see homes and apartments going into that location.

That other online site has an article about planned development in this area.

Looking like it is true but the article states 43 acres kinda think there should be a decimal point in there somewhere

I think the area planned for development is north of Bellwether Drive and east of CR 103, near where Advanced Urology is located. Close, but not on Wedgewood Drive.

I think you’d be surprised how much land is there. For example between Buffalo Trail and Tatonka Terrace (between 466 and Woodridge) there is 32 acres alone

I see it this way.......any open land can and probably will be developed. Which is worse?.......residential or commercial development. Take your pick. This is the one and only reason hubby and I would never purchase any home with adjacent vacant land. We do not believe what anyone says about future development. This is why we purchased pre-owned in an already developed neighborhood.

As for the increased traffic.....infrastructure needs to keep up with the increase in population. I expect the developers to improve the infrastructure to accommodate the increase in traffic.

The area is north of Woodridge Drive, not Wedgewood Drive (well I guess it is north of Wedgewood as well.)

These descriptions are correct. It is not near Fresh market as told to the OP.

It is a pity you did not wait to read the comments from other posters before you jumped down my throat. The information was mentioned as being in the paper and obviously my informant did not get the information right.


As for my interest .... I live in this area and would not look forward to more residential development ... 101 has been turned from a pretty rural lane into a dangerous race track through the development in that area.

Ok so Woodridge is the back road that runs from behind Walmart through Summer Hill village. According to the map (on the “other site” this proposed development is (as some have stated) north of Woodridge and west of Buffalo Ridge abutting the Parkwood development. It’s a par five away from the Fresh Market!

Do you think that any of these developers care about density of population, traffic congestion, etc. etc. it’s money, money, money, money. That’s it, period.

Umm, if I were a "developer," I would look for opportunities to make a profit rather than opportunities to lose money. Just as when I worked a regular job, I was paid for my efforts and did not work for free.

Smart municipalities make use of master plans to ensure infrastructure keeps up with development.

Costco!

land development
 

I think you will find that is being developed for a new Hobby Lobby

There is a big vacant lot between Fresh Market and the land approved for lots of apartments, a long-term stay motel, and 105 children.

I have lived in several planned communities, two in Virginia and one other one in Florida. Development is good as you say and profit is a noble goal in any business venture. But when growth goes unabated, with no impact studies, or input from the people it will impact the most it is troublesome. There are people who no matter what will object, but if the vast majority object and the developers intent is to make money regardless of the people it hurts the most, it is not beneficial to the community. I was very lucky in that all the other planned communities I lived in the developers always worked with the local community to come up with a plan everyone could live with. Hopefully, that will be the case here.

Any green area will be built on. Florida is notorious for that. Making this area into another Orlando. They won’t be happy until every inch of green area is paved or blacktopped. SMH

If you had invested your money in this land, what would you do to recoup the investment?

Wedgewood construction
 

The construction going on in the field, on the south side of Wedgewood, behind the KFC, is the location for the new Hobby Lobby. Unaware of any housing. As far as I know, all of the land, on both sides of Wedgewood, is zoned commercial, which would negate housing unless they got a variance.

:bigbow:Oh, do you mean that Orlando isn't just one of our VILLAGES already??? I tell people that it might be - at the rate we're growing! :bigbow:

And just who "told you". Messages that start with "I heard/someone told me" should be deleted

Totally disagree with you. I wrote my original post to get information from the TOTV people and I got it, more than I expected. These people living here know what is happening. Yes, I was told this information in a haphazard way, but by asking on this site I learned a great deal more than I expected and I thank everyone who gave their input.

I would add one more thing .... if you are thinking of buying in TV, make sure you do not buy on the outer periphery of TV because you never will know what can be built in your back yard. :ohdear:

Good post, but in this case the developer appears to "own" Florida and seems able to do whatever he/they want. There was a time when people could not just chop down a tree without getting permission, now it seems not to matter to anyone how many trees are brought down or cut back literlly to a bare tree trunk. However, when I drive down B.Vista it still takes my breath away.

Ok so we know where the new development is now. Only question is will there be a cart path connecting the development to TV?

That's what I read in the Sun, it was back some months now, but said a large parcel across from the F.Market would be the site of a large Hobby Lobby store. In the article I read there was no mention of homes or even apartments, just mentioned the sq. ft. of the Hobby Lobby was among their largest models, and then the parking in addition.

Are we to believe what “she” said?

It is true.

Commercial and Agricultural

Why would our Developer sell land to a different developer to build houses, apartments and commercial property? That’s exactly what our Developer does.

You obviously haven't been down below 44...

There is plenty of open space, left by the developer.

Many others would have put housing on that land...

Last time my buddy and I drove down there to play golf, we were impressed...

640 acres = 1 square mile

And the RUMOR mill continues. Someone thinks up an issues and spreads it as GOSPEL info. It's part of the WHINNERS Club I bet. Nothing better to do than to cause problems in TV. UGHHHHHH

Did reading this thread cause you harm? Did it increase your problems, in TV.

OP asked a question, since the area is close to their home. OP condemned by some, question answered by others, and poor you thinking a website can cause you problems.

For well-being, some should just ignore some posts, or wait for the sky to fall.

What on earth are you talking about? What RUMOR? No rumor, this information contained a kernel of truth which was then fleshed out by knowledgeable people on this site.

May I also ask what harm did it do for me to ask for information from the TOTV membership? I got more information from this question than I would ever have received from the newspaper.

Thank you for your help:coolsmiley: I find it hard to understand his/her problem.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Kudos!