The Future of Real Estate: Wellington Park Villas

Online, July 5, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Wellington Park Villas Champions Green Living & Transit Oriented Design on Long Island

Representing the future of Long Island, Wellington Park Villas, Amityville's new lakeside condominium community brings the latest in Transit Oriented Design (TOD) & green living to Long Island homebuyers. A compact, walkable community situated just blocks from town and the Long Island Railroad, Wellington Park Villas, makes it possible to live a higher quality life without complete dependence on a car for mobility. The transit oriented development is a major solution to the serious and growing problems of peak oil and global warming with walkable homes near the train lines greatly reducing the need for driving and the burning of fossil fuels.
A new fast growing trend in creating vibrant, livable communities, TOD fosters a sense of place through the creation of mixed-use centers that combine residential uses with economic activity. By requiring high quality urban design and safe, attractive pedestrian connections between uses, TODs create a vibrant sense of place. Addressing the needs of young professionals and those 55 and over, Wellington Park Villas is accessible to employment, shopping, cultural activities and all transportation routes.

"Adhering to the principles of sustainability, Welllington Park's compact design reduces the dependence on oil by making it easier for more people to have more choices in how to get around." says Gary Passavia, the developer. "The Wellington Park community satisfies a vigorous sustainability checklist including integrated designs that are extremely energy efficient and water conserving. Materials used must result in good indoor air quality and materials that are renewable, recycled, non-toxic, and local, and are sensitive to the site on which the building is built."

Transit Oriented Developments (TOD) such as Wellington Park, are compatible with, and enhance the goals of green building. Green buildings allow communities to grow and thrive while both enhancing the natural environment outside of the development and improving the human environment within the building. Developments are "green" if they make efficient use of land, are close to transit hubs, reduce natural resource use, decreased pollution and run-off, and integrate both pedestrian and bicycle-friendly design. The creation of green mixed-use, mixed income, transit oriented neighborhoods is an important element of any smart-growth strategy.

"Currently much of the focus is on smart-growth living because it creates a win-win situation for everyone" says Joyce Skarka, president of Inspired Real Estate Marketing, the firm overseeing marketing for Wellington Park Villas. "Smart growth principals focus on design, transportation ease, quality of life, health and housing. Aside from all the obvious environmental benefits, the developer is proud to be able to provide the best value on the South Shore to the buyers of Wellington Park Villas. From a marketing prospective, this community is a home-run."

Wellington Park was built on a former industrial use zoned property that had a negative impact on the surrounding area. The development transformed the in-fill site into a beautifully manicured community which greatly enhances the town of Amityville and compliments the neighborhood and village park to the South.

About the community:
Wellington Park Villas offer two-bedroom condominium homes that include 9' ceilings, dramatic moulding details, a balcony or patio and private parking. With flexible designs, buyers can choose between first floor or multi-level living and enjoy a stay-at-home lifestyle with an on-site owners club and resort-like grounds. Starting in the upper $200s, the ENERGY STAR community combines TOD with green building, utilizing a whole-systems approach to the design and construction. The purpose is to minimize resource consumption, maximize resource reuse and energy efficiency, and create a healthy, non-toxic environment for people. The community is integrated with the natural environment.
Recognizing the intrinsic relationship between economic vitality and quality of life, Wellington Park Villas are built to ENERGY STAR standards in the spirit of livability, sustainability, and economic vitality of Long Island with design concepts that emphasize neighborhood and community. Utilizing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials, Wellington Park has been designed to minimize energy use and incorporate features that promote indoor air quality and comfort.

Located on the south shore of Long Island, Wellington Park Villas is situated close to fine dining, shopping, area beaches, boating, nature trails and adjacent to the newly refurbished Peterkin Park.
For more information, please call 631-691-4900 or visit http://www.wellingtonparkvillas.com.