When the Branigar Organization developed the masterplan for The Landings, it was with the understanding that the natural beauty of Skidaway Island’s maritime forest and tranquil waterways would be maintained. Our winding roads, community paths, and the emphasis on tree preservation and underground utilities are all part of that original vision.
Residents own the 22 miles of community paths, just like our roads and storm drains. These versatile paths are a well-loved asset, used by walkers, joggers, parents with strollers, pet owners, bicyclists, and golf cart drivers. In fact, how residents share this space is one of the most frequent topics in surveys and on social media.
To address these concerns, TLA’s Board established a Community Paths Task Force. The task force is making recommendations on how to maintain this asset, enforce safety standards, and ensure residents follow the Rules. These Rules include prioritizing right-of-way — pedestrians first and golf carts last. Golf cart drivers must have a valid operator’s license and drive no more than 18 mph.
Initially, many of our paths were paved with asphalt. Since 2022, this has been phased out and replaced primarily with 10’ x 8’ concrete panels, which are easier and more cost-efficient to replace. TLA’s Public Works staff routinely surveys the paths for damage, such as root intrusion, and replaces panels as needed. To date,194 of these panels have been replaced, with the expectation that another 90-100 will be replaced by year’s end.
The Community Paths Task Force continues its important work, focusing on three areas: Infrastructure, Education, and Rules/Enforcement. While the paths on The Landings Golf & Athletic Club’s (LGAC) properties are only for Club members playing golf, LGAC is committed to partnering with TLA to enforce Rules, such as stopping underage or unlicensed golf cart drivers on their property.
Some of the task force’s recommendations already have been implemented. The most visible and praised is the new community path on Landings Way South between Westcross Road and Peregrine Crossing. You can see a video of the path by clicking here. This new path eliminated the need for pedestrians and carts to cross Landings Way South to access the path on the north side of that road. Other recommendations will be reviewed by the Public Works and Finance committees before being forwarded to the Board for approval.
