Land Development Visionary Award:
Reserve at Packer Park
November 13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA – Already established as a dynamic and visionary market leader in Philadelphia's real estate industry, Westrum Development is being recognized nationally for its accomplishments. At the Land Development Breakthroughs Best Practices Conference, held November 2-3 in South Carolina, Westrum was honored for its development project in South Philadelphia, The Reserve at Packer Park.
Westrum received the award by showing how The Reserve at Packer Park maximized environmental, financial, and social success. Using his innovative vision and utilizing the creativity and talent of his team, CEO John Westrum transformed an underutilized South Philadelphia property into a thriving market-rate new home community. Currently, 227 of 230 homes in the community have been sold.
"It's no surprise to us that The Reserve at Packer Park has been a success," stated Westrum Vice President of Marketing Jim McAleer. "Sure, the number of homes sold is proof enough, but the community that has formed as a result and the satisfied residents and families are more than we could have hoped for. This award is just the icing on the cake. Westrum is proud to play a part in making Philadelphia more vibrant and beautiful."
The Reserve at Packer Park is the former site of Capehart Naval Housing, which was built in 1962 and abandoned after the Cold War. With barbed wire fencing, overgrown landscaping, and dilapidated military structures, it was a blemish to the community's landscape and to the millions of passer-bys on their way to the city's nearby sporting and entertainment venues. Westrum implemented unique and cost effective land development and construction measures that proved positive for the community and profitable for the company, reducing development costs by over eight million dollars through re-using the site's existing foundations, infrastructures, and materials.
The Reserve at Packer Park is a community of luxury townhomes with modern amenities, contemporary interiors, and spacious floor plans. Features include two to five bedrooms, two and a half to three bathrooms, luxurious owner's suites with Jacuzzis, state-of-the-art kitchens, and rear decks. Home to 230 families, only three homes remain for sale.
Adjoining The Reserve at Packer Park are The Regency at Packer Park and The Villas at Packer Park. These new communities reflect Westrum's revitalization and community building efforts throughout Philadelphia.
Westrum Development Company has earned a stellar reputation for outstanding communities throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Integrity, quality, superior craftsmanship, commitment and pride are the hallmarks of every home buying experience. CEO John Westrum's commitment to revitalizing Philadelphia communities can be seen as the company forges ahead with spectacular projects in the Brewerytown and East Falls sections of Philadelphia, as well as several large redevelopment projects in the planning stages. Westrum has become established as a visionary leader in the real estate market.
To schedule your personal tour of Packer Park, please call 215-468-3800 for The Reserve at Packer Park, 215-389-9881 for The Villas at Packer Park, or 215-389-9870 for The Regency at Packer Park.
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