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again COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATES, PLUS A LOOK AT UPCOMING PROJECTS COMPILED BY ALANA BLEIMANN
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
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he groundbreaking ceremony for the new Chatham Park YMCA marked a significant milestone for the development. YMCA staff, volunteers and board members, alongside Preston Development Company representatives and community leaders, came together in Pittsboro on Oct. 12 to mark the occasion. The 34,000-square-foot facility is poised to become a focal point in the burgeoning neighborhood, and completion is anticipated in late 2024. The YMCA aims to serve a broader demographic – encompassing families, children, teens, adults and seniors across Chatham County – by focusing on updated health and wellness offerings, educational programs and youth engagement. YMCA of the Triangle CEO Bruce Ham emphasized the need for the Y to evolve in tandem with the rapid growth of the region.
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YMCA employees, volunteers and board members joined Preston Development Company staff and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Y’s new 34,000-squarefoot facility in Pittsboro.
The project is set to feature a host of modern amenities, including a cuttingedge wellness center, indoor and openair gymnasiums, two outdoor pools, expansive outdoor sports facilities and versatile collaboration spaces. The architectural vision is led by LS3P and Andre Johnson Architects, with construction management helmed by Whiting-Turner. The Chatham YMCA in downtown Pittsboro will continue to serve the community during construction, ensuring uninterrupted access to youth and adult programs, with all members retaining access to facilities throughout the Triangle.
other updates
New development Northwood Landing expects 312 apartments and several businesses – including Haw River Animal Hospital, Dunkin’, FirstHealth, Hubie’s Express Car Wash and Zaxby’s – to open by spring. Lee-Moore Capital CEO Kirk Bradley says the development “provides the activities and services that this area needs due to growth, but it also gives new opportunities for existing residents.” Construction is underway at The Commons @ Governors Village, a new office and retail space off Governors Drive and Old Farrington Road. Plans
include 14,400 square feet of office, medical and retail space. The Commons is the final phase of Governors Village, and completion is expected in 2024.