May 26, 2010
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Households at Newbury will be joining a tradition of achievement as part of the South Fayette School District. The district serves South Fayette Township in Allegheny County, just 12 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, with three schools for grades K-12. The elementary school, middle school and high school all sit along Old Oakdale Road in McDonald, […]
May 20, 2010
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This update will feature the final process involved in the paving operation. The wearing course is the top layer of asphalt that will provide the smoothest ride possible. The site road pavement currently extends all the way to the top of the hill and about half way between the two cul-de-sacs as illustrated on the […]
May 13, 2010
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Earlier this week, the much talked about paving operation got underway. The crew laid a type of asphalt called binder course on top of the subbase. The binder course layer works to spread the load and help distribute the weight that will eventually be placed on the pavement. This will help prevent road problems and […]
May 13, 2010
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You may have seen the green signs hanging around the city or you may have heard Pittsburgh is currently representing North America as part of World Environment Day, but what does this distinction entail? In the Fall of 2009, on the heels of the G-20 Summit, Pittsburgh was selected by the UNEP (U.N. Environment Programme, […]
May 13, 2010
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Due to some wet weather and scheduling concerns, paving of the site drive was pushed back, however some other projects at the sit were able to continue. The retaining wall at the new 84 Lumber site has shown a great deal of progress and this update will show the structure at about 35% complete. Up […]
May 11, 2010
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On Saturday May 22, the Newbury team will be convening to celebrate the newly paved as well as provide our future residents with a fresh look at the site. The “Picnic on the Hill” was created for the entire family in mind as the day will include a BBQ lunch, a kids play area, as […]
May 10, 2010
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Residential construction at Newbury is set to begin in the coming weeks, and to celebrate as well as spread the news of the occasion, we felt it was necessary to thank the community that has welcomed us with open arms. So, be on the lookout for a special gift as the Newbury team will be […]
May 5, 2010
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In recent years, Pittsburghers have grown accustomed to hearing that their city ranks among the most livable in America, and this trend proves to have no end in sight with the announcement of yet another accolade. Forbes Magazine has named Pittsburgh as “America’s Most Livable City” for 2010, following a tenth place finish in ’09. […]
May 5, 2010
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With paving just days away, the site has been prepared through final grade touch-ups and sub-base placement. In addition to the paving prep work, installation of both underdrain and water line has continued, along with some site work in creating low-side lots. Also, the construction of a retaining wall at the new 84 Lumber site […]
May 3, 2010
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Since our last update, operations at the site have focused mainly on final grade touch-ups to the site drive in preparation for paving. This milestone will allow for further utility work and will provide the means for vertical construction to begin on the residential portion in the coming months. Along with the paving prep work, […]