[John_W]

I know so many newer Villagers in their 50's dig Uncle Bob's Rock Shop, I do for one, and would like to see more 80's music at the squares. However, I really like the main drag at Universal Studios when you enter. Mel's Drive In and that whole 1950's persona could really be adapted here quite easily. Steak N Shake would fit in well, a Bob's Big Burger, various food franchises could adapt to the 50's. The radio station could built another studio and get more involved with square activities.

[Cisco Kid]

Just put a dome over it. With air conditioning. It will be the summer hot spot for the cool air. Have an Alaska theme for those that miss snow. Penguins walking loose would be cool. No cages.
A touch of the Wisconsin dells. All of the greedy stores could have open front like in Hawaii.
One windmill should cover the electricity.

[SFSkol]

How about an Alien Abductee theme?
In Which State Are You Most Likely to Be Abducted by an Alien?
With a: Johnnie Rockets.
Gators DockSide to Craters Moonside
Sonnys - Sunnies
City Fire - 3,2,1 Fire
All the streets named after Astronauts.
Apollo Theater
Mercury Square
Codys - Area 51

[Madelaine Amee]

Am I the only one who does not think there will be another Square? I believe the master plan for TV is changing, definitely more homes and more golf courses and, of course, more commerce and shopping, but I don't think there will another square. I can envision the future villages in TV being built around the concept of Fenney; i.e. literally their own private entities providing much of what the residents want.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Am I the only one who does not think there will be another Square? I believe the master plan for TV is changing, definitely more homes and more golf courses and, of course, more commerce and shopping, but I don't think there will another square. I can envision the future villages in TV being built around the concept of Fenney; i.e. literally their own private entities providing much of what the residents want.

I agree with you.

[collector0915]

I'm going with the "Space Age" After all, Cape Canaveral is right down the road.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by jcrose19337

Ever since TV acquired all that new acreage down south, I have been trying to guess what theme the next Town Square might have. (And there almost certainly will be a new one down there somewhere.)

Assuming the Developer sticks with their pattern of choosing a theme that reflects both the history and "personality" of the state of Florida, and since the Spanish, nautical and cattle/ranching themes have been used...what's left?

I'm going with...The Everglades.

Brownwood actually had nothing to do with Florida, It was a tribute to an old family business they had back in Michigan, Go to around the 3 minute mark in this video attached below to see the Morse's explain. That square was very important to Gary Morse which explains why it was opened early so he that could see it before he passed away.

I also thought Lake Sumter Landing was opened in the image of a New England seaside village so I guess you don't need to limit your guesses to something in Florida..

The Building of Brownwood - Morse Family Interview Part 1 - YouTube

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Am I the only one who does not think there will be another Square? I believe the master plan for TV is changing, definitely more homes and more golf courses and, of course, more commerce and shopping, but I don't think there will another square. I can envision the future villages in TV being built around the concept of Fenney; i.e. literally their own private entities providing much of what the residents want.

I don't think the master plan has changed at all. Their formula of so many pools, rec centers, golf courses per 1000 homes etc seems very similar to what they were doing 20 years ago. If Fenny is southernmost Village, they plan to build north of there to fill in the space up to Brownwood. This would be consistent with having a town square within about 15 minutes from any Village. Unless they plan further expansion, I do not see another town square in the future. Brownwood acreage that is currently developed is about 50% of available land there.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by swooner

How about "too far to get to".

Too far with an electric cart; gas will make it but you'd better pack a lunch for the journey.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

I don't think the master plan has changed at all. Their formula of so many pools, rec centers, golf courses per 1000 homes etc seems very similar to what they were doing 20 years ago. If Fenny is southernmost Village, they plan to build north of there to fill in the space up to Brownwood. This would be consistent with having a town square within about 15 minutes from any Village. Unless they plan further expansion, I do not see another town square in the future. Brownwood acreage that is currently developed is about 50% of available land there.

The Leesburg land in addition to the land already set for development will add about 30 to 40 thousand more people to TV. When the population increases by almost 30%, a new square might be built.

There is a lot of land to build homes on -> Dropbox - IMG_0292.JPG

[UpNorth]

HooterTown Square. No line dancing, just pole dancing allowed.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

The Leesburg land in addition to the land already set for development will add about 30 to 40 thousand more people to TV. When the population increases by almost 30%, a new square might be built.

There is a lot of land to build homes on -> Dropbox - IMG_0292.JPG

As of April 2016 population of TV was 157,000, probably more now so you might want to rework those numbers and percentages.

I am not sure, but based on what I have heard they sold less than 1000 new homes in 2017, a far cry from their heydays of 3-4000 per year. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a new town square.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

As of April 2016 population of TV was 157,000, <snip>

This number is wrong. According the the Daily Sun, the population of The Villages now is about 116,000.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by champion6

This number is wrong. According the the Daily Sun, the population of The Villages now is about 116,000.

Wikipedia says 157,000, do you have link for the Sun?

The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, Florida, United States. It shares its name with a broader master-planned age-restricted community that spreads into portions of Lake and Marion counties. The Villages consistently ranks as a very high growth area. The U.S. Census ranked The Villages as the fastest-growing U.S. city for the second year in a row (during the 12 months ending in July 2014);[4] As of April 2016, the total population of The Villages reached 157,000 people, due to new areas stretching from Fruitland Park to South SR 44.

The Villages, Florida - Wikipedia

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

As of April 2016 population of TV was 157,000, probably more now so you might want to rework those numbers and percentages.

I am not sure, but based on what I have heard they sold less than 1000 new homes in 2017, a far cry from their heydays of 3-4000 per year. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a new town square.

The figures for the Villages population that I am looking at is around 120,000 per the paper a few months ago. I am not talking about the Villages CDP population as listed in WIKIP. 2010 Census population of 51,442 did not grow to 157,000 in 2016. The figures listed there do not reflect the correct numbers most people use for TV. I have not seen the sales figures for 2017.

sales figures for other years are
1990 502
1991 430
1992 562
1993 567
1994 686
1995 700
1996 753
1997 1,054
1998 1,321
1999 1,544
2000 1,776
2001 2,074
2002 2,260
2003 3,329
2004 3,955
2005 4,263
2006 3,935
2007 2,403
2008 2,236
2009 2,115
2010 2,208
2011 2,307
2012 2,850
2013 3,419
2014 2,601
2015** 1,319 through July 31

I believe 2016 was around 2,300 new homes - Will try to find the correct 2015 and 16 figures.