FAQs

We have provided a webpage that is updated regularly with current construction information: https://www.crystalhouseprogress.com/.

QR codes are posted onsite which link to our progress website.

As of December 2024, the anticipated construction schedule is as follows:

• Early Utility Work: September 2024 - February 2025

• CH-3: May 2025 - Q4 2027

• CH-7/8: TBD - Q4 2027 

• CH-6: Q3 2026 - Q4 2028

• Eads Park: Q4 2027 – Q3 2028

• CH-4: TBD - early 2030

• Neighborhood Park: TBD - late 2030

• CH-5: TBD - early 2030

* Note that all dates are subject to change and do not include early site/utility work

CH-3’s new building footprint will be located where much of the site’s current stormwater infrastructure is located. The final stormwater infrastructure will account for the new and existing buildings and will need to be removed with new infrastructure built prior to the start of CH-3. Additionally, a sanitary sewer line that services CH-1 will also need to be relocated. While service interruption is not anticipated for this work, any interruption to service will be scheduled during non-peak hours (typically late night/early morning) and will be limited in duration.

CH-6’s new building footprint will be located where Crystal House One currently has underground power and gas lines running to the building. To build CH-6 these will need to be relocated along with the existing transformer and switch.

Prior to the start of construction for CH-6, shut-offs for gas and power will be required to switch over to the new service as the lines are relocated. This work will be carefully coordinated with the utility companies and contractors. Residents will receive ample notice ahead of any shut down. Shutdowns are typically late evening to very early morning to minimize impact. These should happen once for each utility but may require additional shutdowns depending on utility providers and safety precautions. Shut-offs are not anticipated for CH-3 construction and are not currently known for future phases.

Yes, prior to CH-3 the relocation of current stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure will need to be relocated, and prior to CH-6 gas and electrical infrastructure will need to be relocated. Future sitework on other phases is not known as of February 2024.

Depending on the County’s review this date can change. We hope to start CH-3 sitework in September 2024, with materials arriving late August.

CH-6 sitework start is TBD due to the change in phasing (CH-3 is now Phase I), anticipated late 2025/early 2026.

Depending on the County’s review the start date is subject to change. The schedule for CH-3 site work is anticipated to run from September 2024 to February/March 2025. Once sitework is started for CH-6 it is expected to run for approximately five to six months.

CH-3 Details for Early Work:

• Phase 1 – Complete

• Phase 2 – Anticipated October 2024 to December 2024: work continues from phase 1 moving away from the building façade towards and along the main vehicle entrance along the connection to 20th Street S, and away from the main entrance and North along South Eads Street.

• Phase 3 – Anticipated December 2024 to February 2025: work continues from prior phases concluding the work along the vehicle entrance and moving to the breezeway passage underneath CH-1 (retail access to be maintained through construction). Work continues along South Eads Street and along 18th Street S.

Notes for CH-3 Early Work

• The current schedule and work plan is what is anticipated prior to the start of work. Unforeseen circumstances may alter this plan.

• The sidewalk along the building should remain open, any disruptions will be limited to working hours with safe passage for pedestrians provided.

• The main building entrance to CH-1 will remain open.

• Work along CH-1 Eastern building façade is approximately 15 feet from the face of the building.

• Work hours are 7am to 7pm (M-F), Saturday 10am to 6pm (subs do not prefer Saturday work – used for makeup hours if needed).

• Soils are stockpiled and removed from the site in a controlled manner.

• During the initial phases of early work, the goal is to maintain one open lane for traffic along the South Eads Street entrance. Any shutdowns will be limited to work hours and should not be longer than a few hours.

• New structures are placed at 18 feet deep which may require temporary shut down of the intersection at 20th Street S and South Eads Street. Noise levels are the same for each phase, but most intense when work is nearest to the building – Mitigating this by working in two crews to speed up the work and get away from the building as soon as possible.

  Details on future phases are under development and will be provided ahead of work.

Yes, TRUE GROUND will work closely with our General Contractor and subcontractors to ensure access to the loading dock and trash areas. There may be times when access is limited, but our team will be in close contact with your property management when these instances occur.

Most likely, yes – fire and life safety will be considered for CH-1/CH-2 throughout the development process with egress and safety precautions. All building entrances/exits will be maintained with safe to protected pathways around the construction sites.

On-site construction activity, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, delivery of materials and equipment, except for construction worker arrival to the construction site and indoor construction activity, shall commence no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and end by 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and shall commence no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and end by 9:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

The development across the site remains in accordance with the 2019 4.1 Site Plan which determined the protection of some mature trees and the replacement of tress that will need to be removed. The full landscape plan is provided in the approved plan set and updated to reflect the current conditions with minimal (and approved) changes.

Yes, common dust prevention practices will be adhered to. Additional meetings will be held with current CH-1/CH-2 resident prior to construction where greater details will be provided.

Parking will be provided for construction workers during construction. Construction workers are not permitted to park in Crystal House resident parking, except in areas where construction is taking place. However, it generally is not intended for workers to park within construction areas, as paid parking is provided for them. Additionally, directions to/from Metro are shared with workers prior to the start of work.