[leej63]

Why will the Villages not be required to meet the same standards that any other Developer would have to meet. Seems like a simple resolution to the stated differences?

[Cathy H]

Originally Posted by leftyf

What does The Villages have against sidewalks and trees?

thats simple; a street with a sidewalk must have a wider "right-of-way" that sets the home property lines further back; this means fewer lots per acre and less profit for land developers

[mtdjed]

It seems to me that Wildwood changed its boundaries. Seems I saw a sign north of 466A saying Wildwood that wasn't there 5 years ago. Anyone know anything about Wildwood boundaries?

[RLL39]

[B]Ah, another bureaucrat cry's Wolf. Is this the same town that I note often as recipients of several Village charities? Can someone explain why some individuals that are on small town HOA boards or city & town officials, like this mayor, all have to wield their gavel to assuage their ego's? We moved from Broward county because of this kind of misplaced progressive mischief.

This Wolf should be careful what he "wishes for."

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by leftyf

What does The Villages have against sidewalks and trees?

Sidewalks and trees cost money. They require more space which means the lots would have to be larger because of the setbacks required for where a house can be built due to code setbacks.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by RLL39

[B]Ah, another bureaucrat cry's Wolf. Is this the same town that I note often as recipients of several Village charities? Can someone explain why some individuals that are on small town HOA boards or city & town officials, like this mayor, all have to wield their gavel to assuage their ego's? We moved from Broward county because of this kind of misplaced progressive mischief.

This Wolf should be careful what he "wishes for."

I lived in Broward County for many years. What is this "misplaced progressive mischief" of which you speak?

Whatever this so-called mischief is, it's hard to believe you had to move such a distance to find solace.
I find your post a little dramatic.

[redwitch]

The politicians want to keep their jobs. The residents of Wildwood don't want TV to decide what's best for them. There reasons to reject the flow of money that would go into city coffers. Besides, they already have a nice flow of money coming in thanks to the homes south of 466A.

I don't think Wildwood has quite gotten over that are no sidewalks going to the county offices. It gave them a taste of what being part of the TV community means and the taste wasn't all that pleasant.

TV may be able to ultimately build there but I do think there will have to be some serious concessions and I wouldn't be at al surprised if that means golf cart access for Wildwood residents (think sidewalks to the county offices from the city center, ditto to the new development). The trees are pretty much a non- issue IMO.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by redwitch

The politicians want to keep their jobs. The residents of Wildwood don't want TV to decide what's best for them. There reasons to reject the flow of money that would go into city coffers. Besides, they already have a nice flow of money coming in thanks to the homes south of 466A.

I don't think Wildwood has quite gotten over that are no sidewalks going to the county offices. It gave them a taste of what being part of the TV community means and the taste wasn't all that pleasant.

TV may be able to ultimately build there but I do think there will have to be some serious concessions and I wouldn't be at al surprised if that means golf cart access for Wildwood residents (think sidewalks to the county offices from the city center, ditto to the new development). The trees are pretty much a non- issue IMO.

I disagree. The Villages went to great measures with the gate in the historic section NOT to let that happen.

Plus it is Wildwood's loss, not The Villages if they don't allow the new areas. Sidewalks, HA. We don't have them here and we do fine. They would quibble over sidewalks and give up all that tax money that wouldn't have to be used to build schools? Watch some fancy municipal buildings spring up and more people on the Wildwood payroll. It would be shooting themselves in the foot to disallow it.

Just wait and see Red. Wait and see.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I disagree. The Villages went to great measures with the gate in the historic section NOT to let that happen.

Plus it is Wildwood's loss, not The Villages if they don't allow the new areas. Sidewalks, HA. We don't have them here and we do fine. They would quibble over sidewalks and give up all that tax money that wouldn't have to be used to build schools? Watch some fancy municipal buildings spring up and more people on the Wildwood payroll. It would be shooting themselves in the foot to disallow it.

Just wait and see Red. Wait and see.

And I disagree with these two thoughts. I use the sidewalks all of the time when walking the busy streets of Hillsborough Trail and Warnock Rd near my house. Thank goodness the developer put them in at these two locations. And to get tax monies for schools out of Village residents may be difficult not easy. If more Wildwood residents are Village people, their schools may not be better off.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

And I disagree with these two thoughts. I use the sidewalks all of the time when walking the busy streets of Hillsborough Trail and Warnock Rd near my house. Thank goodness the developer put them in at these two locations. And to get tax monies for schools out of Village residents may be difficult not easy. If more Wildwood residents are Village people, their schools may not be better off.

They don't have to spend the money for new schools for people who don't have children like us Villagers.. They can spend the tax money for other stuff was my point.. If 800 homes were multi-age they would need a new school and a half. Been there.

I am glad you enjoy the sidewalks but I doubt it will kill the deal.

It will happen. Just wait.

Here's a bit of history as they were discussing Fruitland Park.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=talkoft...0a82a5fc27c371

[twoplanekid]

Knowing the demographics of a possible Village controlled Wildwood, would families with kids consider moving into the Wildwood school system? The developer might reconsider the sidewalk issue.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

Knowing the demographics of a possible Village controlled Wildwood, would families with kids consider moving into the Wildwood school system? The developer might reconsider the sidewalk issue.

The Wildwood School system needs a lot of help and at this time is not the reason people move there.

I don't think a Village controlled Wildwood is of interest to anybody. Don't worry about the negotiating skill of the developer.

[twoplanekid]

Safety should not be negotiated. If sidewalks are needed for younger people who can't drive to access public places, then don't argue about sidewalks.

To attract skilled working class families, good schools are a necessity. Wildwood residents should consider who will control their destiny.

[JoMar]

There are sidewalks on Hillsborough and then get used minimally. I understand the need because there are two neighborhood pools and a rec center. The good news is the sidewalk is only on one side. In addition, the right of way has significantly reduced the Lanai to sidewalk issue. Fortunately they don't have sidewalks in the neighborhoods, gives it a better feel IMO.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

Safety should not be negotiated. If sidewalks are needed for younger people who can't drive to access public places, then don't argue about sidewalks.

To attract skilled working class families, good schools are a necessity. Wildwood residents should consider who will control their destiny.

Yeah. But kids won't be walking through the area The Villages is negotiating about to build on. It is contiguous to the existing Villages. It will no more be a part of Wildwood than Mira Mesa is part of Lady Lake. Or Labelle is part of Fruitland Park.