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Croton-on-Hudson development to include 4 affordable units.


Croton croton, in botany
croton (krō`tən), any of several species of Codiaeum that are widely cultivated as ornamentals and houseplants. The most popular species is C.
 residents will soon have an expanded opportunity to walk along the scenic Hudson River Hudson River

River, New York, U.S. Originating in the Adirondack Mountains and flowing for about 315 mi (507 km) to New York City, it was named for Henry Hudson, who explored it in 1609. Dutch settlement of the Hudson valley began in 1629.
 thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and Spectrum Communities.

In addition, four affordable housing units in the waterfront development will soon be occupied by eligible Croton seniors.

As part of the development of the successful Discovery Cove Discovery Cove is an Orlando, Florida theme park where guests can interact with a variety of marine animals, most notably bottlenose dolphins. The park, which is operated by the Busch Entertainment Corporation (the theme park division of Anheuser-Busch) is adjacent to SeaWorld  at Half Moon Bay waterfront residential community, Spectrum has recently completed four affordable housing units.

These one-bedroom homes have been sold to the Croton Housing Network, a not-for-profit Not-for-profit

An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses.
 organization, which will rent the new homes to qualified Croton resident sand seniors. The sale of the homes to the Corton Housing Network will be completed within the next 30 days.

In addition to providing affordable housing for the Village residents, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and Spectrum have also worked together to build scenic trails along the Discovery Cove waterfront property. Spectrum recently completed an extension of the Hudson River Walk that extends to Senasqua Park to the north.

Spectrum is also in the process of completing a trail running through Discovery Cove that will link Croton Point Croton Point is a Westchester County park in the village of Croton-on-Hudson. The park has several public attractions including:
  • Miniature Aircraft airport
  • Boat launch
  • Cabin Rental
  • Cross country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Group picnicking
  • Hiking/walking
 Park to Senasqua Park. When completed, this trail will complete the Westchester county trail network that runs from Yonkers to Peeksill.

"We are delighted to be able to contribute to the Village with the construction of this much-needed affordable housing.

We are also proud to play a key role in providing public access to 'the beautiful Hudson River waterfront," said Mitchell Mitchell, city (1990 pop. 13,798), seat of Davison co., SE S.Dak.; inc. 1881. Mitchell is a trade, distribution, and shipping center for a dairy and livestock area.  C. Hochberg, president and chief executive officer of Spectrum Communities.
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Publication:Real Estate Weekly
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Mar 26, 2003
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