[kidnerkim]

I agree on the bridges. Lake Sumter Landing & particularly the 3 new bridges to improve connectivity. Why were they not made wider to allow for walkways for pedestrians? I feel so bad when I see people trying to cross. During peak season it is very unsafe. Same thing could be said for tunnels. But I also wish walkers would have some kind of light on then when in tunnels.

[Nova Filtration]

They are the firm that reviews all the plans submitted to the city of Wildwood for approval.

[Dzurinko]

I would say a right turn lane from Morse onto 44W would help. Parking lots are a mess. They make no sense. Hard to find a way back out onto main roads. An example would be the Shurman Williams store on 44 across from Brownwood. You have to go back to a side road, get in line at a long traffic light (which also has no right turn lane) to get back out onto 44. Why is there nit an entrance into 44 from the parking lot? There is a light 1/4 mile down the road to provide the break in traffic. I agree with the original commenter. What a mess. And there are 100 more examples.

[tvbound]

From our first rental more than 6 years ago, I have been impressed overall that TV seems to learn from their mistakes. Going from the very north to the south, you can see where they've learned/improved as they went and done things like make the MMP's (and tunnel entrances) wider, relocated the trails from in front of the gates (you can still see the old path) to wind behind them on the BV trail, Etc., Etc. The one thing I think they should continue however, is to pinch down the roundabouts to one lane (like they've already done with some of them) to lessen the issues that happen with two-lane RA's and the need to cross lanes while in the roundabout - whether it is advised or not. My other big criticism is the narrowness of the cart portion of the Morse bridges and that they should have made them a few feet wider. Yes, with my background I am fully aware of the cost of every additional inch on roadways/bridges/trails/Etc., but in some places I think it would have been worth it. All in all though, the engineering of something so large and complicated - has been pretty impressive. The other big thing I would suggest, is to build a dedicated MMP on the east side of Morse north of 466 so as to avoid the dangerous left-hand turn before the gate when southbound on Morse Blvd.

[Papa_lecki]

I always thought the engineering is masterful. The rain water management and the multi modal paths are brilliant.

[jimkerr]

The Villages does everything with perfection. I guess you can’t please everyone though huh?

[Lonnieme2]

Originally Posted by Lyarham

The villages is the most beautiful place I have ever lived. Impeccable designing. After coming down from up north I feel like I’m at Disney world every day.

We have visited the Villages and will be visiting again next month. Can't wait! My husband is already retired and is waiting on me so that we can move to TV. We too think that the place is AMAZING! It is very sad that so many people on these forums complain about things. I have thought it through and realize that some people simply cannot help but to see the negative in things whether it be because of physical or mental health issues or because this is the way that they were raised and all that they know.
I also think that some people were not as prepared financially to move to the Villages and this must stress them out about fees and taxes going up while watching others who have two houses, travel often, etc.
Who knows, maybe after living in The Villages for a while, I will feel differently but for now it seems that there is no better place on Earth... for my hubby and me anyway. Of course, to each his own.

[Luggage]

So far I love the 70 square miles or so oh, but the only complaint en engineering would be the overpasses for the golf carts that have to be rebuilt to to them being in the Lakes and I would also say just the circles themselves being too small in my opinion precious having traffic intersections and stop lights

[Chrusan]

Originally Posted by Lyarham

The villages is the most beautiful place I have ever lived. Impeccable designing. After coming down from up north I feel like I’m at Disney world every day.

Absolutely!

[midiwiz]

all you guys crack me up. the OP has an opinion, yet most of the rest fall all over themselves gushing that this place is heaven. Just to hilarious. thanks for the entertainment this morning

[Gunny2403]

Need some context

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

all you guys crack me up. the OP has an opinion, yet most of the rest fall all over themselves gushing that this place is heaven. Just to hilarious. thanks for the entertainment this morning

Easily Entertained...............O, a Packers fan.

[Siegfried]

Originally Posted by candyco33

I've been wondering for the longest time what engineers are responsible for the horrific engineering here. UNBELIEVABLE so much of the designing they've done that is horrible at best, not to mention so unsafe, yet the money paid well I'm sure!!
So frustrating!!

You haven’t said anything of substance.

[bobeaston]

Not sure what the OP is complaining about, but here is an engineering challenge that provides some of us good entertainment. ...

The entrance road to Chitty Chatty is a visually pleasing S curve. However, the bends in the S are a wee bit too tight for large trucks. Think 18 wheelers hauling roofing trusses for new construction at the far end of the village, or large moving vans.

Every time a long truck goes through the S it knocks down the gate control box and sometimes the gates themselves.

THEN... every time the villages repair crew reconstructs the gates, we in Chitty Chatty start the betting pool for how long the new gates will last. The record so far is 3 days!

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by candyco33

I've been wondering for the longest time what engineers are responsible for the horrific engineering here. UNBELIEVABLE so much of the designing they've done that is horrible at best, not to mention so unsafe, yet the money paid well I'm sure!!
So frustrating!!

Frustrating due to what? Not a single specific is mentioned.

Troll much?