Pub. 2 2017 Issue 3

14 www.ctaahq.org F or more than 50 years, Franklin Communities has revolutionized residential living in New Haven County. Owned and operated by the Tagliatela family, properties such as Chestnut Hill North, South and East, along with Whitney Towers, Lakewood Apartments, Eli Whitney Apartments and Rosewood Condominiums have revitalized suburb life in North Haven, Hamden and New Haven. Upscale units offering spacious and comfortable accommodations have become amazing experiences for families, couples and individuals interested in affordable and fashionable lifestyle living convenient to work and play. Members of the Tagliatela family walk Franklin Properties daily. They emphasize cleanliness, and are focused on updating apartment appliances and finishes, as well as incorporating environmentally friendly practices throughout. The majority of Franklin Properties were built by Franklin Construction, which was established by Francesco Tagliatela in 1917. Through Franklin Construction and the staff at Franklin Properties, the Tagliatelas stand capable of meeting any building need whether for repair, renovation or new construction. Today, with the new Canal Crossing in the Whitneyville West neighborhood of Hamden, Franklin’s stylish modern way of life is expanding. Defined as elegant, resort-style living, Canal Crossing will feature gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, wood cabinetry, and NSTAR stainless steel appliances including gas stoves and microwaves. Community amenities such as a post and beam clubhouse with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, commercial kitchen, Saccuzzo® coffee station, and lounge area with business center, pool table, and free Wi-Fi, will make living at Canal Crossing an experience unlike anything available in the marketplace. Residents will enjoy in-unit full-size washer and dryers, walk- in closets, plank flooring, exclusive Kohler® plumbing fixtures, and large windows that offer an abundance of natural light. In addition, residents will relish private balconies and patios for intimate gatherings and retreats. Convenient to major interstate highways and mass transit hubs like historic Union Station in New Haven, Canal Crossing will offer easy access to major metro centers including Stamford and Hartford. Educators and grad students will marvel at the close proximity to Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac University, Albertus Magnus and University of New Haven. Professionals will welcome the ease of access to corporate centers and technology office parks located throughout New Haven. When it’s time to play, residents will enjoy Canal Crossing’s 24-hour modern fitness center with PreCor® equipment, as well as a relaxing courtyard featuring an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, movie projection system, and outdoor relaxation area with hammocks. The property will also offer a refreshing swimming Residential Living Redefined at Whitneyville West; New Canal Crossing Opens Summer 2017