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I wonder how many of the posters that are saying what a problem the "noise" is, actually live or lived down here south of the border (44).

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Well, I would say like you, if you think the noise would be unbearable don’t buy. But when we lived there we were new & fascinated with everything thing going on & things to do, & a person looking to live there this noise will probably be the furthest thing from there mind & the cheaper price will convince them to buy. Personally after living there, this road noise wouldn’t bother us at all.

In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone :a040:

It is the state, FDOT specifically, that determines the necessity and installs the sound abatement walls alone the roadways, not the developer.

I would say that the berms that have been built along the turnpike side Linden and Monarch Grove by the developer would in fact exactly contradict your assessment of the current generation of the individuals in charge of developing The Villages. These are people with a good business head and long-term vision. Having an undesirable area(s) of the community anywhere where they would have control of the factors involved would be very shortsighted on their part. My many years of digging into the history of and studying the development of The Villages shows quite the opposite tactic being employed.

Things don't always work in their favor, the Beaumont and Trailwinds developments for example. This land was in their sights for development a few years ago but was shot down by the city of Wildwood partially on the grounds of the proposed development didn't meet the city's requirements for "trees and sidewalks" according to Mayor Wolfe. This was of course shortsighted on Wildwood's part and they now see The Villages as their new piggybank. Did you see how few trees are left in the Beaumont development, about a dozen out of the original hundreds.

The point of my original question in the video was directed at those who have purchased in the area and who they find the noise level. We all have thresholds for what we are willing to live with, some more than others. There would be a mix of thresholds in this new area and I am interested in how and if they have adapted to any perceived noise level, and if they are or have become a factor in living in this new community.

You lived there and moved?

But...”having an undesirable area(s) in the community anywhere” what about the planned trailer parks near by? Or, we don’t have any say.

If you lived in Fruitland Park you could speak to you elected officials, otherwise, you don’t have any say. It’s called democracy.

Simple answer, if you don't own the property you have no control over it, regardless of what your realtor told you when you bought the house.

Of course you've taken my words out of context, the full statement is "Having an undesirable area(s) of the community anywhere where they would have control of the factors involved would be very shortsighted on their part.". Bottom line is that they (The Villages) don't own or have any control over the property in question. If you want a say in what happens to this property, buy it. And just because a family member of a prominent member of the district management team, Mr. Rohan in this case, is involved in a land development project, that has ZERO indication that The Villages, the developer, or anyone else is involved. That's like saying your brother was arrested for dealing drugs therefore you are a drug dealing, a criminal, and a member of a drug cartel.

Context is important, it always has been.

And, no you don't really have a say.

That’s what I thought. Thanks for explaining. Fan, as always, Velvet.

Following that logic here is no place where a large number of people congregate that is safe. Hazardous material is transported daily everywhere. Even the air force flying over head occasionally oops and drop a bomb or worse (Nuke dropped in NC a while back).

If you want to think "what if", include the probability of it happening... I expect I will get hit by lightning first.

I was looking at a house on Knudson Run. Not being in town I have no way to personally gauge the tollway noise. Concern also south of the street as to what might go in.
Noise carries. I could hear pickle ball play from Colony at Bonifay.

Burning of vegetation.
 

The Villages or its contractor have been burning brush and other materials along the turnpike and other areas for some time. My wife has suffered considerably with inner ear problems brought by an allergic reaction to the burning. Her doctor and her specialist both indicate that they have received a cascade of problems from their patients with similar problems. We contacted the contractor who said it could not possibly be what they are doing as we live too far away (northern part of The Villages) to be affected. However, when they stopped for the approaching hurricane Dorian my wife had no problems. One they started again the problems returned.

Ask your Salesperson why the noise and as why their aren't any walls along the Turnpike to Cut Down (not stop) on the noise.

Remember that price isn't everything.

The Village "Morse Money Moguls" are going to build about 40,000 more homes so I think you will find one that is quieter.

Oh. That's in Sumter County where they will raise the Real Estate Taxes 24%. You should be able to find a home of your liking there.

Just remember - the Villages started out as a trailer park, and parts of it are still as they were in the 70's when The Villages was first built, with some of the original single-wide trailers brought in during the 1970's still owned and occupied by Villages residents. It is still The Villages, and there are still hundreds of Villagers living there. All villagers are still welcome to play on their executive golf courses and make use of the other amenities there, just as we are welcome to use the amenities in your neighborhood.