We would prefer to see some condo options (own instead of rent). This is a retirement community. I can’t believe we are the only ones who would be interested in that. As we get older and maintaining the exterior and yard gets harder, a condo is looking better all the time. It would be too bad if we would have to move out of the TV to find something. Not interested in paying rent.

If you build it, they will come
 

The Morse family has only taken up an idea that many people I know over the years have talked about .The apartments are another great option for people who are tired of living in a home for any number of reasons , and especially for people who have lost a spouse and maybe are lonely, apartment living Is a good cure for that. There are people here in independent living that would have rather had the option of apartment living , I personally know a woman who is moving from independent to the lofts, she has no health problems and just didn’t want to live in a house after her husband passed . I treat my homes like an apartment, I don’t do anything and that includes never turning on a stove and if there’s a tool in house someone left it here , but at 81 I’m glad there are options to enjoy in future

The Morses are ahead of the curve on this one. Older single people don’t want the responsibility of a 3 bedroom house after their spouses pass. Downsizing is the trend as you retire and age. Just like preparing big dinners whence young, not so much as you retire if at all.

Yes, I’ve heard that and many of us have been in that building. I’m no expert on construction but it’s going to be very costly to turn that place into apartments. It’s hard for me to imagine that to be cost effective and the Developer has spend a considerable amount of money to remodel the old Katie Belles. Makes me wonder...

It’s not COVID-19 that worries me when it comes to the sudden building of apartments in TV. I am thinking about increased traffic as apartments will bring more people and more congestion. I’m not thrilled with this change in our community.

It should be a major concern!

As we age, the thought of living in an apartment does sound more appealing. Don't have to worry about yard and general maintenance. What concerns me is the additional cars that these apartments will bring into a small area. It will definitely bog down traffic around the squares

Where would you like your single-wide trailer dropped off, since that was the ORIGINAL INTENT of this place?

Maybe progress isn't such a bad thing.

Most properties are built on quality of single and double wides. :icon_wink:

As residents age, it does get more difficult to maintain a whole house. In recent years, we have seen an increase in Independent and Assisted Living facilities in the area, which has helped. They seem to have no trouble filling them up. However there are very few Life Care/CCRC type places nearby. Perhaps instead of regular apartments here in TV, older residents would be better served with an alternate option to Freedom Pointe. A CCRC with villas with attached carports or garages, or at least apartments with balconies/patios and in unit w/d, would be nice IMO. Housekeeping, etc. would be covered. All I know is when the time comes, IF I would outlive my spouse, I would sell my house and move to a CCRC to know I'd be taken care of for the remainder of my days. Too many old people burden their kids with that overwhelming stress and responsibility.

Jayhawk, From your lips to G-D'S ear!!

Wonder how expensive they will be? The thought of carrying groceries, etc. up to your apt. and parking and having to walk to the building doesn't appeal to me. I like driving right up into my house and walking right in. Especially with the golf cart.

I do not have strong feelings on this subject re. apartments. (I almost always do !). BUT no one ever mentions villas.

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Not yet, but wait about 5 years and rethink?