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EMERGING URBAN AREAS
Emerging cities such as Mount Vernon, Peekskill, Port Chester, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yon- kers continue to offer thriving, distinctive cultural scenes at a great value.
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
Westchester’s cultural renaissance has also been powered by the evolution of Transit-Oriented De- velopment (TOD). These are projects within walk- ing distance of a transit station that include offices, retail stores, cultural institutions and housing. De- velopments are underway in Harrison, Bronxville, Elmsford, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Ossining, Yonkers and White Plains. Learn more about TOD on page 14.
Opposite page: Main Street in historic Tarrytown Left: “Seeing the Wind” a new public art commis- sion created for the Mount Vernon Public Library’s Children’s Room entrance, by Brooklyn artist Rochelle Shicoff
Top Right: The Peekskill Riverfront Above: The White Plains skyline by night
HOLLYWOOD ON THE HUDSON
With our variety of charming villages, natural beau- ty and diverse communities, it’s no surprise that Westchester is not only a great place to live, but a highly sought after backdrop for the film industry.
For decades, our unique historical sites have attracted period productions that have used Tarry- town’s 1838 gothic revival mansion, Lyndhurst, as well as The Music Hall, one of the oldest theaters in the nation. Playland, a 1920’s art deco amusement park, was the setting for key scenes in such modern classics as Fatal Attraction and Big.
In 2016, The Girl on the Train (Emily Blunt), Wonderstruck (Julianne Moore), The Dinner (Richard Gere) and Divorce (Sarah Jessica Park- er) were only a few of the notable projects filmed in the county.
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FRANK ROBERTS