SL_PROFILE_Renaissance_Estates_0720_Layout 1 7 / 22 / 20 9 : 03 AM Page 2 “ You can walk the dog at night without looking over your shoulder . You’re nestled in this little , green community of 1,600 homes . Packer Park’s convenience , green nature , and accessibility are unsurpassed . ” Real estate , the old saying goes , is all about “ location , location , location . ” Ren - aissance Estates is one block from the luscious Olmstead - designed FDR Park , which includes a bird sanctuary , skateboard park , tennis courts , and fishable lakes . The park is now undergoing a $ 200 million master - planned restoration with two large destination playgrounds , new ball fields and tennis courts , cafés , walking trails , a 5K running trail , and much more — making FDR Park South Philadelphia’s version of Central Park . The community is also a short walk to the city’s triumvirate of professional sports Barbara Capozzi and entertainment venues : Citizens Bank Park , where the Phillies play ; Wells Fargo Center , home of the 76ers and Flyers ; and wave - from - your - front - stoop neighborhood . and variety , while adding to the suburban Lincoln Financial Field , the home turf of the This deep sense of a welcoming community appeal that makes the area so unique . Super Bowl - winning Eagles . When it’s time may explain why residents rarely leave , The homes in Renaissance Estates are to get out of town , Philadelphia International Capozzi says . Houses get passed down from going up quickly . Exterior construction is Airport is a seven - minute drive away . For one generation to the next . Packer Park’s slated to be completed by late spring , while those who crave a closer escape , Renaissance winter holiday party is held in the NovaCare customization of interiors begins once each Estates is five minutes to the Walt Whitman Complex , where the Eagles practice , and buyer signs on . Bridge , offering a quick route to the sand 1,300 guests rock out with Santa . Similar buildings in Philadelphia’s tonier and surf of shore points in New Jersey and Renaissance Estates ’ safe environs and sections go for nearly twice the starting Delaware . central location make it an ideal destination amount of $ 950,000 , according to Capozzi , Renaissance Estates is more than just a for everyone from young professionals to who offers something of a guarantee : “ We’ll place to call home ; it’s an invitation to families with children to empty - nest retirees . match the high - quality selections and the experience a treasured family tradition , a The diverse population of residents also workmanship with anything else out there . ” high - quality lifestyle , and a point of deep includes police officers , attorneys , judges , Her husband , Frank Scaramuzza , super - civic pride . entrepreneurs , and restaurateurs . Residents vises the construction and oversees the “ These homes are being built with love , take great pride in the neighborhood , with curation of the Architectural Digest - worthy care , and attention to detail , ” Capozzi says . well - kept landscaping and beautiful light interiors . “ He’s a perfectionist , ” Capozzi “ My neighbors hold me to a high standard , displays to celebrate the winter holidays . says with great pride . “ He’s excellent at and I hold myself to a very high standard , “ People look out for each other , especially what he does . ” Design Builders ’ Anthony ? as well . ” for our children and seniors , ” Capozzi says . Valenti is vigilantly on site as well for construction oversite of the Landmark Archi - tectural Design - conceived homes . Such attention to detail doesn’t come Brickwork just from this husband - and - wife team . The HOME DELIVERY has begun ! exteriors ( and part of the interiors ) are built STARTING by Baltimore - based Blueprint Robotics , OCT . 2020 which uses robotic technology to turn archi - tectural designs into actual structures in its 200,000 - square - foot , climate - controlled , THERE IS STILL computerized facility . TIME TO TOTALLY Immune from the potential errors of CUSTOMIZE human touch , the structures are “ overbuilt , ” according to Capozzi . Weather conditions , YOUR HOME . such as the heavy rains known to beset the Philadelphia area , won’t compromise the buildings ’ integrity . Brick and metal will soon be added to flatter the large Anderson windows on each floor , for a modern , con - RENAISSANCE ESTATES D temporary exterior . 2000 - 2013 Renaissance Walk Inside , the buyers can customize the inte - ( formerly 3320 S . 20th Street ) riors to their desires . They can choose the Philadelphia , Pa . kitchen and bath cabinets , handles , the doors , packerparknewhomes.com the countertops , flooring and custom closets ( 215 ) 551 - 5100 and more . Capozzi’s anything - but - cookie - cutter mindset is a refreshing outlier in today’s bcapozzi @ kw.com age , much like Packer Park’s status as a SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2020 | 53