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Real Simple Magazine Features Story on Group of Albany Neighbors

25 May 2007

by: Bob VanAmburgh (518) 434-5100

Center Square–Hudson Park Residents Give Up Backyard Privacy to Create Common Garden Area

Albany NY - In the June edition the well recognized “life made easier” magazine Real Simple features a story entitled “Growing Together”, highlighting six Center Square-Hudson Park neighbors and their collective commitment to create an urban sanctuary in a common backyard.

The eight-page feature not only contains beautiful photographs of the residents’ historic row houses, but also depicts the beautiful gardens that have been created by removing fencing and other barriers.

Readers are encouraged to view the personal stories of Albany residents Stephanie Mack, Kathryn Sikule, John Frederick, Mark Johnson, Nate Buccieri, and Mary Veitch Gridley.