[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by NJblue

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What I find confusing is those who rejoice in the fact that the sprawl will continue. They are quick to label those who raise legitimate objections as "whiners", but never list the reasons why they are so excited by the growth. It's almost as if the only thing they have in their lives is the "excitement" of seeing trees bulldozed and houses being built and the affirmation that they are living in the fastest growing area in the country.

Residents who are happy that expansion continues are comforted by the fact that it likely means that the developer will be around for at least the time it takes to complete each expanded area. Which in turn is reassuring that the developer will still be hands on in the overall affairs of The Villages.

The greatest fear of many is the day that the developer turns decision making and budgeting/spending over to the residents!

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Where you currently live in TV will be mpacted differently by the expansion. If you live north of 466, Fenney or Southern Oaks will very little impact on your daily life. Fenney folks are not going to be playing the executive golf courses up here or not going to the restaurants in Spanish Springs, Mulberry, or Southern Trace.

If you live on the far southern end of TV, it might be a different story.

I agree with you, mleeja. Lynnhaven has so many pools to choose from (Belvedere, Tall Trees, Lynnhaven, Pimlico, Churchill, Ashland, Bonnybrook, Summerhill) that if one is busy, I just move on to the next. Even in the dead of winter I can find activities and sunshine...

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[thelegges]

Originally Posted by NJblue

If that is the case, the sales people down at Fenney are not aware of it. We spoke with them today and the best that they could come up with is that it might make sense that a new square might be built. As of now, the only thing that has been committed to is the Fenney Recreation Center which will have a grill to buy burgers and things.

Our sales rep told us there would be another TOWN, but could be round oval, or whatever but definitely another TOWN something.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Our sales rep told us there would be another TOWN, but could be round oval, or whatever but definitely another TOWN something.

The sales reps are speculating. They typically don't know anything until it is announced or a day before the announcement to the general public. It certainly makes sense that there will be something new built down there but until it is officially announced it is a rumor and speculation. I don't believe there has been an official announcement about a new town square yet, has there ? Maybe the Morse's will announce it tonight at the event !

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Residents who are happy that expansion continues are comforted by the fact that it likely means that the developer will be around for at least the time it takes to complete each expanded area. Which in turn is reassuring that the developer will still be hands on in the overall affairs of The Villages.

The greatest fear of many is the day that the developer turns decision making and budgeting/spending over to the residents!

Please read the CDD rules and regulations as found in Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes!

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Gordon82

I am confused about the current number of homes/acreage totals that have been released. Before the Leesburg announcement yesterday, I thought the total of everything below 44 was 8000 acres and 14,000 homes. The Leesburg property is another 2000 acres, and I haven't heard how many homes are planned for that property and don't think that has been worked out.

Is the 11,000 homes referred to above part of the 14,000 homes below 44? That seems like too many since Fenney will have about 4,000 itself, and there will be 4 or 5 other villages as well.

From what I can tell, the final totals for everything south of 44 that has been announced thus far will be 10,000 acres and probably between 16,000 and 17,000 homes, depending on how many they put on the Leesburg property that was just acquired.

Doing some math calculations . . . Say the developer can build 250 homes a month (is that possible?) 11,000 homes built at the rate of 250 homes a month would take 44 months. 16,000 homes built at the rate of 250 homes a month would take 64 months. That's good news for us TV wannabees/future villagers and also for the construction workers, electricians, plumbers, roofers, etc. who need to put food on their tables and a roof over their heads.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by skip0358

I suggest everyone attend or watch the meeting with the Morse Family when the expansion will be explained. As for the lack of stores in Brownwood as more people come to the area so will the stores. If with all the announced expansion a few of the Big Box Stores don't come into the area ( Not TV ) then they're just crazy.

I agree that with the expansion of TV down at the southern end, the shops in Brownwood will also expand, in addition to more building there on the vacant land.

However, after 4+ years, there still should be more occupied stores than what is currently there.

Do you think the high rentals in addition to the percentage of the receipts they get, could have something to do with all the empty stores???

[slipcovers]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

I agree that with the expansion of TV down at the southern end, the shops in Brownwood will also expand, in addition to more building there on the vacant land.

However, after 4+ years, there still should be more occupied stores than what is currently there.

Do you think the high rentals in addition to the percentage of the receipts they get, could have something to do with all the empty stores???

There are empty stores everywhere, especially strip malls. People are buying online more and more. Small businesses are not able to compete with big box stores.

I hardly ever see anyone walking around the squares with shopping bags, just ice cream cones.

[davet]

After the baby boomers are gone will all these 55 plus developments across the country become low income. We wont have to worry about it but future generations will have to. Maybe they will tear the houses down and grow forest and orange groves.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by davet

After the baby boomers are gone will all these 55 plus developments across the country become low income. We wont have to worry about it but future generations will have to...

Spoken like a man with a crystal ball. Too bad predicting the future isn't as easy as you make it sound.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by davet

After the baby boomers are gone will all these 55 plus developments across the country become low income. We wont have to worry about it but future generations will have to. Maybe they will tear the houses down and grow forest and orange groves.

More Millennials than Baby Boomers at this point, we just have to get them to take up golf

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by davet

After the baby boomers are gone will all these 55 plus developments across the country become low income. We wont have to worry about it but future generations will have to. Maybe they will tear the houses down and grow forest and orange groves.

I wouldn't worry about it during your lifetime:

https://www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/p25-1140.pdf



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[CFrance]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

More Millennials than Baby Boomers at this point, we just have to get them to take up golf

They do not like golf because it takes too long and costs too much. Have to figure out how they can play golf in a half-hour, for free.