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You have to consider what is to the rear of the CYV. If it is a golf front lot you don't have the same feeling as being surround on three sides by a wall or fence. We opted for the CYV because we didn't like eating our dinner on the lanai and seeing what the neighbor behind was eating too. It was just too close for us. We took the smaller size in exchange for an open feel and nobody to share our meals with! We also wanted 3 bedrooms for guests.

We are not in our villa full time, but there are frequently block parties on the street. I'm not sure the construction has much to do with the social aspect of the area.