This property has been submitted for consideration in the County's Open Space Plan. It is considered by the proposer to meet the checked off open space criteria. Select the Add Comments or View Comments button.

Municipality:	Greenburgh
Location:	Unification Church property
Size:	199

Open Space Criteria:

	Provides a physical buffer and visual relief to developed areas
	Preserves unique physical/environmental characteristics
	Protects unique scenic views of countryside and/or waterfront
	Suitable for active recreation
	Suitable for passive recreation
	Connects village, town and city centers or other population centers
	Connects major employment centers, e.g. office parks, institutions, etc.
	Connects major open space areas, e.g. parks, preserves and trailways
	Provides access to Hudson River, Long Island Sound or other major waterbody
	Helps clean-up deteriorated areas
	Protects unique waterfront recreational or environmental resourcest
	Contributes to economic revitalization of area
	Protects and/or enhances water supply and water quality
	Protects significant streams, wetlands, vegetation or other fragile resources
	Helps restore natural resources that have been altered or damaged
	Protects and/or enhances significant fish/wildlife habitats
	Protects sites listed on New York State or National Register of Historic Places
	Protects a unique and valuable regional historic or cultural resource

Comment:	This is a wonderful part of nature that needs to be protected.
Date:	6/11/2003 11:37:00 AM

Comment:	Whoever decided on the open space criteria for this property certainly hasn't driven through it. It clearly protects wildlife habitat and provides a buffer and visual relief from developed areas. Development of this land would seriously lower the quality of life in the i-287 area in Tarrytown. The local communities are already very densely developed. This parcel is only a part of a larger undeveloped area that should be considered in it's entirety. One only has to look at the Nob Hill development in Elmsford to see how this property will be developed. This is a unique property from several perspectives and should be saved as open spece. It's virtual connection to the Hudson River via other (including historic) properties is a plus. There are very few parcels left like this in lower Westchester. Consider what traffic in the region is like now. Consider what traffic will be like once this land is developed.
Date:	1/2/2002 2:26:00 PM

Comment:	I would like to see the site completely bulldozed.
Date:	11/4/2001 5:29:00 PM

Comment:	This is a beautiful. serene area and should be saved from destruction by greedy developers. It is well worth preserving as a refuge for those of us who value the beauty of Westchester County. Our open spaces are disappearing too quickly!
Date:	6/22/2001 4:26:00 PM

Comment:	This is one of the prettiest spots in the county. Recently this area has been extremely over-developed. This gem should be saved!
Date:	6/22/2001 10:34:00 AM

Comment:	This pristine 199 acre parcel is part of a larger unfragmented natural resource of approx 400+ acres found in southern Westchester county. Walks within the property offer magnificent views of the Hudson River. It consists of a variety of natural habitats - ranging from mature forest to wetlands and ponds. These habitats are so healthy that a number of salamanders can be found living on breeding on the property. The property drains into the Hudson River via the Sheldon Brook watershed and one of thelargest NYS wetlands in south county. The Conservation Advisory Committee along with the Town Master Plan strongly support acquisition of this property. The Master Plan conceptualizes this as contributing to a east/west greenway connection between the NYS Croton Aqueduct and the County Putnam Right of Way.
Date:	5/23/2001 10:48:00 PM