Social, Cultural & Community Benefits
The developers of Glen Isle are dedicated not only to providing
Glen Cove with a project that is economically sustainable, but a development that
will improve the quality of life for all Glen Cove residents. To reach
this goal, the Glen Isle development will incorporate a number of amenities and features that will have significant social and
cultural benefits.
From day one, RXR Glen Isle has been committed to developing a publicly accessible waterfront and not a private gated community. Glen Isle's goal is to create a vibrant, mixed use community that
can be enjoyed by all residents of Glen Cove and visitors alike.
Some of the specific Social, Cultural and Community benefits are:
HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, DIVERSE PARKS,
PLAZAS & GREEN SPACES:
• Continuous Public Waterfront Esplanade and Boardwalk
• Restored Public Beach
• Plazas and Other Public Gathering Spaces
• Series of themed parks and ecological habitats to provide a true nature-oriented pedestrian experience
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Connections Create a Continuous "Greenway” Linking the Development to Downtown and Garvies Point Preserve
• Enhancement and Restoration of Pratt Park
• Children’s Playground
CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES:
• Cultural Arts District
• Possible Relocation of Garvies Point Museum
• Unique Shops and Cafes
• Waterfront Dining including Public Café and Restaurant
at the Westernmost Point
• Amphitheater
• Art Galleries and Exhibitions
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
• Cycling
• Hiking (with links to the adjacent Garvies Point Preserve)
• Rollerblading
• Kayaking
• Fishing
• Boating
In conclusion, what was once the epitome of blight and pollution, is about to become a remarkable community asset combining economic sustainability with environmental sensitivity.
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