Concrete arrived at the Live.Work site today. Everything went exactly as planned – even the weather cooperated and blessed us with a rare sunny November day.
Continue Reading...Live/Work is in real-time! Check out the video of the site as we make final preparations for the first concrete pour (tomorrow!)
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It’s hard to believe that only 5 days after breaking ground, the concrete crew is setting up shop. I’ve been told not to expect such efficiencies as the project moves forward, but it’s a nice start!
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Quick update on the excavation – after just two days, the site is ready to go. The photo above shows where the building will be placed. The depressions are for the footers that support the major structural areas of the building.
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As many long-time readers know, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time getting the Live/Work project off the ground. This small-scale infill development represents one of the many solutions for more affordable housing, smaller footprint, and economic sustainability (for more on the project, feel free to read the background over at my Live/Work blog). (more…)
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