Clifton Park News Highlights: Business Updates, Event Announcements, and More Local Happenings
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Clifton Park Named 2024 Tree City USA for Fourth Consecutive Year
Clifton Park has once again earned well-deserved recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, being named a 2024 Tree City USA for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious distinction highlights the town’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the thoughtful integration of green infrastructure within the community.
The Tree City USA program celebrates municipalities that prioritize the planting, caring, and managing trees to enhance quality of life. With proven benefits like improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, and even lowering energy costs for homeowners, Clifton Park’s dedication to urban forestry continues to contribute to a healthier, more resilient environment for residents.
Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation, noted, “Tree champions like Clifton Park are leading the way... We’re proud Clifton Park is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.”
The town’s efforts clearly align with this vision, demonstrating the vital role trees play in promoting physical, mental, and environmental well-being.
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A New Hub for Halfmoon: 146 Marketplace on the Way
A major new development is coming to the heart of Halfmoon. Luizzi Companies is preparing to break ground on 146 Marketplace, a $175 million mixed-use destination that will blend luxury apartments, shopping, dining, office space, and entertainment.
Located near the intersection of Route 146 and Old Route 146, the project has secured final approvals from the Town of Halfmoon and is now awaiting a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement before construction begins. Once completed, 146 Marketplace will feature 328 high-end apartment units spread across five buildings, along with nearly 83,000 square feet of commercial space.
Plans include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, plus executive units and penthouses. High-end finishes are expected, with a level of quality comparable to Luizzi’s previous Starbuck Island development in Green Island.
On the commercial side, the project will include a mix of retail and restaurant space, a grocery store, and a drive-thru coffee shop. Amenities for residents are set to include a gym, pickleball court, golf simulator, and two pools. A bowling alley and movie theater are also being considered, helping to make the site a destination for more than just residents.
The development is being built in phases over the next three to five years, with the first apartment buildings estimated to take up to two years to complete.
In total, the 21.85-acre site will also include over 1,100 parking spaces and 36 percent green space. Infrastructure improvements are planned nearby, including potential road realignment and new signage to welcome visitors to Halfmoon.
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