Harrison Approves PILOT Agreement for Life Time Fitness Center
By Jon Craig –
The Town of Harrison approved a tax agreement last week that allows Life Time Fitness to move ahead with its plan for a 200,000-square-foot athletic center at the former Gannett Newspaper offices on Corporate Park Drive, off Westchester Avenue.
Harrison Supervisor Ron Belmont sees new development along Harrision’s “Platinum Mile,” which has been dubbed the “Medical Mile” in recent years due to the influx of new offices for healthcare professionals, as a positive sign.
Life Time Fitness’ center will feature indoor and outdoor pools, cardiovascular and resistance machines and personal training programs. Also planned are 10 indoor tennis courts, a pro shop and bar. The center includes a salon, spa, cafe and multiple Pilates, yoga and cycling studios.
“It is our distinct honor to become part of Westchester and we welcome the opportunity to serve the health, fitness, recreation and entertainment goals and objectives of the entire community,” said Jeff Zwiefel, Life Time executive vice president and chief operating officer during a recent ribbon cutting ceremony for the center.
The fitness center held its grand opening on Feb. 6. It’s the first Life Time Fitness center in Westchester and only the second in New York State. The company has more than 100 centers in 22 states.
The Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement (PILOT) approved at last week’s Town Board meeting guarantee’s Life Time Fitness is here for at least 10 years. It includes economic incentives from Westchester County government.
In December, MasterCard’s headquarters announced plans to renovate and extend its life in Harrison after financial incentives were agreed upon. A sales tax exemption was given to MasterCard for all supplies purchased during the six-year renovation period at an estimated company savings of $1.3 million.
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