By Mark Belko / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Pittsburgh Penguins and UPMC have made the development equivalent of a goalie change in their quest to build a $70 million sports performance center and practice rink in Cranberry. After working with developer Don Rodgers for nearly a year to build the complex on a 35-acre site on Route 228,…
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Couple ready to give boot to the 'Burgh, but in the nicest way
June 21, 2013 12:18 am By Scott Bergstein I came to Pittsburgh 33 years ago and, eventually, became an executive with the venerable Oxford Development Co., where I had the privilege to work for 25 years. I met my wife, Jessica Coup, in Pittsburgh. Together, we lived a fairy tale life in a place that…
Read MoreSymposium in Pittsburgh Focusing on Female Veterans
By Joyce Gannon / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Chris Cieslak returned to Pittsburgh in April 2012 after a year’s duty as a U.S. Army Reserves officer in Kabul, Afghanistan, and was showered with praise by family, friends and professional colleagues. But by that June, the project director for Oxford Development Co. felt as if she had slammed into a…
Read MoreHyatt House South Side Opens
Pittsburgh Hotel Delivers By David Parks Costar The first Hyatt House in the City of Pittsburgh has opened its doors. The Hyatt House South Side features 136 residentially-inspired guest rooms with kitchen suites, free Wi-Fi access, 24-hour workout room, and a pet-friendly policy. The project was completed by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Concord Hospitality, and Oxford…
Read MoreWith Downtown Pittsburgh office space tight, is new skyscraper on horizon?
By Mark Belko / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Even with two new office buildings in the works Downtown, there just might be room for a third. With office vacancies at a 30-year low and demand high, conditions could be aligning for a developer to take a chance on building another skyscraper in the Golden Triangle, local real estate experts…
Read MoreSouthSide Works office project shifts to apartments
A conspicuously open plot at the SouthSide Works expected to be an office building is shifting to apartments. According to the agenda for Tuesday’s board meeting of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Oxford and partners PJ Dick are planning to drop their plan for a 120,000-square-foot office building on an open site on Hot Metal Street…
Read MoreNAIOP Names Chapter Merit Award Winners
Eighteen chapters and three individuals were honored with special recognition at the annual Chapter Merit Awards gala, held during the 2013 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat in Washington, D.C. The awards are designed to recognize the exemplary programs and efforts spearheaded by chapters throughout the year. Chapters are self-nominated for Chapter Merit Awards, and individual…
Read MoreOfficials Break Ground on Homewood Senior Housing Development
KDKA’s Brenda Waters reports on the new 41-unit senior housing development, Homewood Station Senior Apartments.
Read MoreOxford Development Retains Youthful Vigor
Published: Monday, November 12, 2012, 11:58 p.m. Updated: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 By Sam Spatter For a company celebrating its 50th anniversary, Oxford Development Co. isn’t acting its age. Instead of resting on its accomplishments, the commercial real estate company — which is marking its birthday on Tuesday at the Rivers Club at One Oxford Centre, Downtown…
Read MoreOxford Athletic Club Directors featured on KDKA's Makeover Monday
Oxford Athletic Club directors Jackie Frederick and Beth Yankel modeled new hair styles courtesy of John Vella, artistic director at Izzazu Salon on KDAK’s Pittsburgh Today Live’s Makeover Monday. Watch the full segment here Oxford Athletic Club is the largest multi-sport facility between New York and Chicago. Located in Wexford, the world class club boasts indoor and…
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