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IIn the early 1900s,Yonkers was a fledgling city with a population of 48,000, electric trolley cars were replacing horse-drawn car- riages, and a hot lunch for the working class cost 15 cents. The Concert Garden on Main Street was a local venue for vaude- villians. And, forward-looking men and women, many of whom lived in the downtown riverfront area, were busy pioneering civic and social improvements.
More than a decade later, the same spirit of discovery and development characterizes the great city of Yonkers! Only now Yonkers is the third largest city in New York State (population: 196,000), and the largest city in Westchester County, with nearly 200,000 people located adjacent to New York City’s northern border. Yonkers has a transportation system that cannot be matched. For this and many other reasons, the city has become a regional attraction where economic and demographic trans- formation is the buzz of the day.
5 Ways
1. CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE: COTTAGE GARDENS
Summer 2012: The City of Yonkers was awarded a Choice Neighborhood Initiative Grant (CNI) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support comprehen- sive neighborhood revitalization and transformation of distressed
An abundance of exciting activities are centered on the amazing revitalization of ideally located Yonkers. The city encompasses 18.3 square miles, boasts four and a half miles of waterfront, and a hilly landscape that affords visitors some of the most beautiful views of the majestic Hudson River and beyond. New residential developments are adding to the vibrant com- munity that resides in the area. New businesses are being courted, and those that have moved in are setting up shop and investing in the downtown. Events, festivals and concerts are fill- ing the streets and venues with energy and excitement.
Thirty minutes by train to midtown Manhattan. Part of the illustrious Westchester County community. Yonkers is facing all the challenges of restoring economic and social viability, thanks to its tenacious advocates who have a strong commitment to keeping it local. In other words, Yonkers is making remarkable progress!
Mayor Mike Spano’s Administration Works with State/City Agencies to Revitalize Yonkers Schools, Neighborhoods and Businesses
public housing. In this case, the City is working with HUD and other local organizations to revitalize Cottage Gardens (Willow and Warburton Avenues). The end result of this planning process will be a blueprint to improve the quality of life and safety for current residents in the Cottage Gardens area.
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Remarkable Progress!
“Progress is the attraction that moves humanity.” ~ Marcus Garvey
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