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08-02-2019 08:19 AM |
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Originally Posted by Jazuela
(Post 1669282)
I think it would be more complicated because presidents don't typically show up in what amounts to little more than a single one-way traffic circle with a concrete slab in the middle, a strip mall on each of the four blocks facing it, and 6 narrow side-roads that feed in and out of the middle - three of which are against the sides and front of the Morse Performing Arts Center.
It's very concentrated traffic. When the president goes to New York City, the traffic is also a nightmare for hours before and after the visit.
Any time ANY president goes to a traffic-centric place, the risk to the president's life and health is through the roof. So they tend to close stuff off to the public and divert traffic around the venue.
In the case of Spanish Springs, there's not a lot of diverting you can do. The building faces the busiest section of that entire part of the Villages, with regards to traffic. The only way I can think of to minimize security risks would be to close it down completely for the standard 2 hours prior to his expected arrival and until he is well on his way out of the community.
That's why I was asking about it.
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I know you haven’t lived in The Villages very long so i’d like to reassure you that this event will be well managed and probably not anymore difficult than closing the Squares down for art shows, barbecues, chili cookoffs, etc.
The Sharon has hosted some very large venues and it’s just not that big of an issue for most people to deal with a temporary inconvenience that may be necessary for the short visit of President Trump. These special events are welcome after the routine sameness day in and day out here, enjoy! |
