From Private Estate to Public Arts Hub: Village Unveils Vision for Gouveia Park Transformation
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Village officials and architects presented a comprehensive plan Tuesday night to transform the historic Gouveia estate into a center for arts, culture, and recreation. The project, funded by a $1 million endowment, will convert the 1960s residence into the "Angeli REAL Center" while upgrading the 15-acre grounds for public use.
●**Architectural Hired:** Village Manager Bryan Healy announced $42,500 has been spent to date with Sullivan Architecture to design the house conversion.
●**2026 Site Work Approved:** The Board of Trustees authorized $500,000 from the endowment for site improvements, including driveway updates, drainage, fencing, and a new sewer main.
●**House Naming:** The main house has been officially renamed the "Angeli REAL Center" in honor of former Trustee Ann Gatti, standing for Recreation, Events, Arts, and Learning.
●**Landscaping Firm Selected:** A $23,500 proposal from Imbiano Quigley Landscape Architects was approved to design the grounds.
●**Financial Status:** The project endowment currently holds $662,000. With projected expenditures, officials anticipate roughly $260,000 will remain to support future phases.
●**Friends Group Forming:** A "Friends of Croton Parks" nonprofit is being established to fundraise and seek grants separate from village funds.