[rustyp]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Considering the current system has worked just fine for the past 15+ years; would someone re-state what the objective of the proposed change is/was to accomplish?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I think that's how some people are built. It doesn't matter if it's food, clothing or shelter. There mind is always working, asking how can I make this even better. I wonder if they would have ended up here if that creative spark was missing. I think it keeps you young.

Now that thought makes me wonder why so many folks criticize the "creative spark" of the developers!

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Now that thought makes me wonder why so many folks criticize the "creative spark" of the developers!

I couldn't agree more.
My folks lived in a Retirement community in Whiting outside of Tom's River. You probably know it. Management brainstormed bingo once a week in the clubhouse and it stopped there.
I appreciate everything this retirement community offers.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Why do folks move here for and because of the lifestyle...and then want to change it?

The flip side of that would be why some folks...are so resistant to any change?

Even a great place like we have here...is not completely perfect to everyone.

If someone thinks it could be improved, then they should be allowed to say so... without instantly being jumped on.

Just as those opposed to a particular suggestion...should be able to express such.

If the majority, or more accurately The Developer, doesn't agree...then it probably ain't gonna happen.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The flip side of that would be why some folks...are so resistant to any change?

Even a great place like we have here...is not completely perfect to everyone.

If someone thinks it could be improved, then they should be allowed to say so... without instantly being jumped on.

Just as those opposed to a particular suggestion...should be able to express such.

If the majority, or more accurately The Developer, doesn't agree...then it probably ain't gonna happen.

well said

[barbnick]

I agree

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The flip side of that would be why some folks...are so resistant to any change?

Even a great place like we have here...is not completely perfect to everyone.

If someone thinks it could be improved, then they should be allowed to say so... without instantly being jumped on.

Just as those opposed to a particular suggestion...should be able to express such.

If the majority, or more accurately The Developer, doesn't agree...then it probably ain't gonna happen.

Realistic and fair assessment.

[bob47]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The flip side of that would be why some folks...are so resistant to any change?

Even a great place like we have here...is not completely perfect to everyone.

If someone thinks it could be improved, then they should be allowed to say so... without instantly being jumped on.

Just as those opposed to a particular suggestion...should be able to express such.

If the majority, or more accurately The Developer, doesn't agree...then it probably ain't gonna happen.

Perfectly said. Most engineers will say that better is the mortal enemy of good. That's why there is progress.

[graciegirl]

The reason why it is not feasible is that people from outside the community, visitors, and people who don't own a golf cart are a good part of those frequenting the businesses on the squares and spending money. The businesses on the squares rent there in order to make money and cutting off their revenue in a significant way is not a good idea. It is the businesses on the squares that pay for the nightly entertainment. The Entertainment entity is no longer owned by The Villages, the Morse family.

BUT, The Squares are OWNED by the developer.

[Polar Bear]

Imo, limiting the squares to golf carts greatly reduces the number of people who come to the squares. It’s that simple, and that alone makes it almost a certainty that it won’t happen.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by rustyp

The thought of golf carts only in the Town Squares seems to be gathering some momentum . It has been suggested that the four streets which make up the squares be accessible only by golf cart.

The pros
- Two to four times the amount of parking Vs. cars
- Safer by not parking next to a SUV and blindly backing out into traffic
- Allows more people in the squares for entertainment. People will sit in golf carts and watch the entertainment
- Safer by eliminating large amount tourist/rubbernecker from cruising the block.
- Gives residents a perk for buying here but still does not eliminate outsiders in "public area"

The cons
- Eliminates handicap car parking (however a shuttle could be implemented like at The Villages Hospital for the surrounding parking lots)
- Is it legal to segregate public streets ? (I say yes. It is done all the time for parades, cruise in nights, etc.)

Any constructive opinions ? Do you think the yearly resident survey would call any attention to this ?

Yes along with
No pets
No seat saving
No Smoking
Unless it's on the opposite side of the street

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Imo, limiting the squares to golf carts greatly reduces the number of people who come to the squares. It’s that simple, and that alone makes it almost a certainty that it won’t happen.

There are multiple huge parking lots in back of all the squares plus the side streets . They could park cars there. Just keep the 4 sides of the square for GC’s. Never gonna happen but that wouldn’t be so terrible. IMO

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by bob47

Perfectly said. Most engineers will say that better is the mortal enemy of good. That's why there is progress.

Yep!

[thomp679]

I will support this idea. However, as a concession, we will need to ban golf carts from Publix grocery stores and strip malls.

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by rustyp

The thought of golf carts only in the Town Squares seems to be gathering some momentum . It has been suggested that the four streets which make up the squares be accessible only by golf cart.

The pros
- Two to four times the amount of parking Vs. cars
- Safer by not parking next to a SUV and blindly backing out into traffic
- Allows more people in the squares for entertainment. People will sit in golf carts and watch the entertainment
- Safer by eliminating large amount tourist/rubbernecker from cruising the block.
- Gives residents a perk for buying here but still does not eliminate outsiders in "public area"

The cons
- Eliminates handicap car parking (however a shuttle could be implemented like at The Villages Hospital for the surrounding parking lots)
- Is it legal to segregate public streets ? (I say yes. It is done all the time for parades, cruise in nights, etc.)

Any constructive opinions ? Do you think the yearly resident survey would call any attention to this ?

Why do people want to fix what is not broke?