SRP Housing Development Guide

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FACT: By adding a new play environment , the Association of Poinciana Villages is able to cultivate community and attract families.

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is a residential community in Kissimmee, Fla. This community is made up of approximately 27,000 homeowners. Thanks to funding from Osceola County and grants, Vance Harmon Park was completely renovated in two phases from 2017 to 2018. The second phase included the addition of two playgrounds. While Vance Harmon Park is located within the APV community, it is free and open to the public. With many people expected to use the park, they were in need of a complete play environment with separate play areas for children of different ages that provided families with places to play, relax, and live. APV chose to work with our SRP Certified Partner, Korkat. The renovations to Vance Harmon Park included two separate play areas for children ages 2-5 and 5-12 years old. “Having separate play areas is really important,” LifeStyles Director Cynthia Cardona said. “We’ve seen a lot of residents that are very thankful for that because it makes it easier for children to play with others at the same age.” APV took advantage of Superior’s complete offering of recreational products and purchased two playground structures, freestanding play pieces, picnic pavilions, and poured-in-place surfacing. The new playgrounds at Vance Harmon Park provide the community with spaces where they can play, relax, and live. “It’s not just a park. It’s a place where we can grow and live,

so that’s why it’s so important to have the right people in place like the company that represents us here,” General Manager Mark Maldonado said.

One of the key benefits of the new playgrounds is that it helps attract families to their community.

“As a property manager, we want to bring value to their homes. So part of that is providing places where they can enjoy time outdoors with their family. It’s essential to have a playground like this to attract families and bring value to the community,” Maldonado said.

What’s more, this new park has changed the atmosphere of APV.

“Now with the reconstruction of this park it’s been a completely different atmosphere. It has served as a place to bring the community together in a place close to home,” Cardona said.

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