Jamboree has partnered with Preservation Partners Development since 2000 to acquire, rehabilitate and permanently preserve “at-risk” affordable housing communities. Ongoing partnerships with local government, investors and property management creates stability and long-term affordability for residents of the Corona Park Community. Jamboree’s dedication to providing high-quality affordable housing to workforce families drove the successful refurbishment of this property. A nearby rail line and easy access to the 91 freeway make commuting easy in San Bernardino County. Corona Park is also a short drive from local schools, shopping and restaurants. The property is enhanced by after-school programs and a community room. A carport and gated entry increase security for residents. Green spaces and shade trees create inviting outdoor spaces, even as the updated interiors allow residents to feel at home. The family-oriented, affordable housing community now makes best use of outdoor spaces with amenities such as a playground, swimming pool and picnic tables. Located in Corona, CA, Jamboree acquired Corona Park in 2004. Together with Preservation Partners Development, an extensive renovation commenced that included landscaping, new interiors and updated roofing and siding. Shea Stadium, the Mets' previous home, once stood adjacent to Citi Field.Corona CA Acq/Rehab Preserves Affordable Housing San Bernardino joint venture ensures long-term affordability The US Open tennis tournament takes place in Flushing Meadows Park at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and the New York Mets play their home games in Citi Field at the north end of the park. Iconic remnants from the two fairs include the New York State Building, the Unisphere, and the New York State Pavilion. The site, originally known as the Corona Ash Dumps, was cleared by Parks Commissioner Robert Moses in preparation for the 1939-1940 World's Fair, and later used for the 1964-1965 World's Fair. After a brief stretch out to pasture in the 1960s, Elsie was resurrected as the Borden symbol.įlushing Meadows-Corona Park, often referred to as Flushing Meadow Park or Flushing Meadows Park, occupies 1,255 acres between the Van Wyck Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway, stretching from Flushing Bay to Union Turnpike. With the World's Fair approaching, Borden decided to feature a live Elsie in its exhibit, so company executives looked at 150 cows before settling on a 7-year-old Jersey named "You'll Do Lobelia." By the end of that year, more than 7 million people had caught one of Elsie's personal appearances. By 1939, Elsie was being featured in her own magazine ads and her campaign was voted the best of the year by the Jury of the 1939 Annual Advertising Awards. The ads were a big hit and doctors ordered reprints for their offices. The circle of Elsie the Cow represents the 1939 World's Fair.Įlsie started out as one of four cows that appeared in a 1936 cartoon series featured in medical journals. NYC - Queens - Flushing - Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - Elsie mosaicĪt the base of the walkway at the Gotham Plaza Entrance to Passarelle Plaza of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is a series of circular mosaics, installed in 1998, paying tribute to World’s Fairs gone by.
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