Buckingham/LeFrois signs first tenant at Eagle's Landing: Kango Play Center to occupy 15,280 s/f

Eagle's Landing, a new flex/office park, has its first tenant: Kango Play Center with 15,280 s/f. The development, located at 1565 Jefferson Rd., a partnership between Buckingham Properties and LeFrois Development, will total 190,000 s/f of "flex" space when complete. "The location and flexibility of the space are a perfect fit for both traditional and non-traditional office businesses (such as Kango), as well as many light industrial applications," said Rick Glazer, Buckingham's leasing and tenant relations specialist for Eagle's Landing. Kango Play Center fills a niche in Rochester. It's the merging of an expansive indoor playground with a first rate preschool - the only one of its kind. Parents Andy and Lisa Curwin started this project over a year ago and they plan on being open to the public later this fall. They originally started with the idea of creating a space for their own kids to play. Their vision expanded from there. With three kids of their own, the Curwins know exactly what their target market is looking for. The Curwins looked at dozens of locations and decided that Eagles Landing was the most suitable. Being on Jefferson Rd., there will be exposure to many potential customers but being set back from the road offers privacy for Kango Academy students. "The relationship between Kango, Buckingham Properties and LeFrois Development has made it possible to make this vision a reality. There are lots of very specific pieces to the puzzle and this team has done a great job putting it together," said Andy Curwin, president of Kango. Kango Play Center will include a giant climbing structure, roller/tricycle rink, air bounce units, toddler play area, redemption games, birthday party rooms and a restaurant. Kango Academy, the preschool wing, will offer infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten and half-day kindergarten. In order to accommodate working parents, there will be extended morning and afternoon hours to fit even the busiest schedule. "I can't wait for the kid's eyes to light up when they see the sign over our door," said Curwin, "and to become exuberant when they see all there is to do inside." Kango Play Center will offer a very unique opportunity for Kango Academy students. Kango Play Center & Kango Academy will work in conjunction with one another. During the week (when the center will be less busy), Academy students will be able to play on the equipment as part of their curriculum. Lisa Curwin said, "With our mix of classroom activities and play, we are creating a school environment that is enriching and fun." Visit the Buckingham Properties website at www.buckprop.com. Visit the LeFrois Development website at www.lefrois.com . Visit the Kango Play Center website at www.kangoplay.com.