The World Golf Village in St. Johns County is undergoing a change in its redevelopment plans, as evidenced by the recent release of a community survey by the county commissioners. The survey results will play a significant role in determining the future direction of the property.
In April, the county purchased 37 acres of the World Golf Village for $5.5 million instead of selling it to a private company, allowing city leaders to have control over the property’s redevelopment. The survey, which had 5,000 participants, revealed that over 60% of respondents want the IMAX theater to remain open, while 73% feel that the World Golf Hall of Fame building should be repurposed for other uses.
The survey also indicated that 59% of participants expressed a desire for 21 World Golf Place, the location of PGA Tour productions, to be transformed into a professional or corporate space. These results show that there is a clear interest in the community for specific changes to the World Golf Village.
As the redevelopment plans for the World Golf Village continue to take shape, input from the community is crucial. The county commissioners are considering the survey results to guide them in making decisions about
