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Construction starts at Grist Mill Commons
Stunning and Storm-Proof Townhouses Easy Living at Bradford Walk Last Call: Full Steam Ahead at Bradford Walk Development of historic grist mill is subject of hearing Somersby — A Lovely Neighborhood Bradford Walk — Simply Beautiful Bradford Walk Lots of Space & Community Landworks Development gives Land to Town of Farmington Starry Nights And Halcyon Days Bradford Walk The Best Of Everything (for Real) Hamilton Way Timeless Beauty of Two Inch Insulation Hamilton Way Wins EVHA Award EVHA Press Release 340 Main Street Historic Renovation Somersby Farmington's Premiere Neighborhood Building Better |
 Construction Starts Ahead Of Time At Grist Mill Commons In Simsbury By HILLARY FEDERICO, January 31, 2012—The Hartford Courant Construction work at Grist Mill Commons, the first development to be built using the new “planned area” zoning regulation, has started months ahead of time thanks to this year’s unseasonably warm, dry weather.. Continue to read more Construction Starts Ahead Of Time  Bradford Walk — Stunning and Storm-Proof Townhouses By Tony Bacewicz Copyright © 2011,The Hartford Courant Getting household power in the aftermath of winter storm Alfred was easy for residents of Bradford Walk. It was as simple as turning on a switch. Unlike the nearly one million homes in Connecticut that went dark and cold when power lines came down, not one townhouse resident at Bradford Walk lost power during the storm emergency. Continue to read more "Stunning and Storm-Proof Townhouses".  Easy Living at Bradford Walk, Farmington, CT By Margaret DeMarino, April 2011, The Hartford Courant The fire was roaring in the oversized clubhouse living room at Bradford Walk and developer Ron Janeczko of Landworks Development LLC looked like he could be relaxing on vacation at a ski lodge. Continue to read more "Easy living at Bradford Walk". Last Call: Full Steam Ahead at Bradford Walk By Nell Patch, 2010, The Hartford Courant The better half of August is over, but at Bradford Walk, on the Farmington-New Britain line, things seem fresh and strikingly spring-like. Maybe it’s the legions of still-blooming flowers that wrap the townhouses, or the deep green aprons of lawn between the buildings. Continue to read more "Bradford Walk: Last Call".  Development of historic grist mill is subject of hearing By BARBARA THOMAS Published: Friday, July 02, 2010 © www.foothillsmediagroup.com SIMSBURY — A restaurant may once again occupy the historic grist mill on West Street, and new housing might be constructed on the other side of Hop Brook. Such are two features of a potential mixed-use development at 75-77 West St. and Lots 19 and 24 on Grist Mill Road. A total of about 20 acres would be developed. Continue and read more "Development of historic grist mill is subject of hearing". Coming Soon — Hop Brook, Simsbury, Connecticut  Somersby — A Lovely Neighborhood By NELL PACH © 2010, The Hartford Courant You wonder on the drive in, looking for Somersby Way, how exactly a new subdivision will fit into this landscape. Probably not at all, you’re thinking - this is Farmington at its most pastoral: open fields; an eponymous farm with produce stand, greenhouse and grazing horse; stately older houses set back from the road among old trees. A development is bound to stick out, you think. And then you almost miss the entrance. Continue to read more "Somersby — A Lovely Neighborhood."  Bradford Walk — Simply Beautiful By JAMES ALEXANDER Copyright © 2010,The Hartford Courant It has long been recognized that good home design adds far more value than cost to a building project. Far from increasing cost, good design can actually make homes more affordable, as well as far more pleasant and desirable. Continue to read more “Bradford Walk — Simply Beautiful”. Lots Of Space, Tight-knit Community By LUCY CLARK Copyright © 2009, The Hartford Courant "People really love it here," developer Ron Janeczko says of Bradford Walk, an award-winning community of townhouses located on the Farmington - New Britain border. Janeczko and Chris Nelson, partners in Landworks Development, LLC, have started construction on the last 15 units of the 151-unit complex.“We’re sold out of stock except for two (finished) units,: says Janeczko, who is optimistic about the market for the final phase of the development. His position is an enviable one for a developer in a slow housing market. Continue to read more "Lots of Space, Tight-knit Community". Landworks Development gives Land to Town of Farmington Press Release February 28, 2008, Landworks Development, 340 Main Street, Farmington Connecticut FARMINGTON - The town may soon expand its open space if residents agree to accept a gift of property from a local developer. Landworks Development LLC hopes to donate 4.5 acres to the town, pending a public hearing scheduled for March 11. Continue to read more Landworks Development Gives Land. Starry Nights and Halcyon Days By JOAN WALDEN Copyright © 2008, The Hartford Courant Glistening stars figure large in the winter holidays of every faith. For 2008-09 they are gleaming at Bradford Walk in Farmington and New Britain alongside that year-round stellar symbol known as EnergyStar. "The energy efficiency factor has blossomed," reports Ron Janeczko of Landworks Realty. Continue to read more "Starry Nights and Halcyon Days". Bradford Walk — The Best Of Everything (for Real) By JOAN WALDEN Copyright © 2007, The Hartford Courant "Almost finished," are Ron Janeczko's first words as he begins to discuss the progress he and partner Chris Nelson have made on Bradford Walk. Construction began on the condominium community in 2004 and is now three-quarters complete. Bradford Walk will comprise 120 condominium homes in Farmington and 38 in New Britain - these will be known as Bradford Walk South. Only 12 in Farmington remain to be built; in New Britain, there are 21 more to be done. Continue to read more "The Best of Everything (for Real)".  The Timeless Beauty Of Two-Inch Insulation By JOAN WALDEN Copyright © 2008, The Hartford Courant Long before utility prices began their skyward ascent, a Farmington Valley developer and builder were constructing surpassingly energy-efficient homes in communities such as Bradford Walk and Somersby. When EnergyStar was introduced, they were among the very first builders in Connecticut to sign up for the program. Continue to read more "The Timeless Beauty of Two-Inch Insulation". Hamilton Way wins EVHA Gold Award (Energy Value Housing Award) By JOAN WALDEN Copyright © 2008, The Hartford Courant Nelson Construction had a "great deal of focus on the value of energy efficiency before, during, and after the sale of the home." This focus started by optimizing the efficiency of a traditional production home design through solar orientation and a systematic design process — and continued by applying this optimization to the entire neighborhood of 10 homes. Continue to read more "Hamilton Way wins EVHA". Local Builder Wins National Energy Efficiency Award Nelson Construction of Farmington, Connecticut, has been recognized by the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Research Center as a leader in energy-efficient construction. As a winner of a 2010 Gold Energy Value Housing Award (EVHA), Nelson Construction has demonstrated a laudable commitment to building energy-efficient homes. Continue to read more "Local Builder Wins".  A Historic Renovation at 340 Main Street By Ron Janeczko & Chris G. Nelson The history of 340 Main Street in Farmington is deep and rich. The home was originally built by Timothy Wadsworth in 1795 with a main "body" and an "ell". 340 Main was one of the stops on the Underground Railroad, with hiding places in the attic and basement. Years ago the town erected a granite post with plaque on the front lawn commemorating the homes’ status as a stop on the "Freedom Trail" and so we utilized similar granite posts for our main and entry signs. Continue to read more about "A Historic Renovation".  Somersby — The Tradition Continues Travel through its tree lined boulevard entrance, pass meandering stone walls and rustic split-rail fencing and discover an expansive landscape of 52 wooded home sites. Each is set on a winding country lane that ends in a quiet cul-de-sac. Continue to read more "Somersby — The Tradition Continues".  Building Better … As one of Connecticut's first Energy Star builders, the Landworks / Nelson Construction team continues to focus on excellent design, quality materials, and energy efficient construction. In a changing world of environmental awareness and rising energy costs we lead the way by building better homes. Continue to read more "Building Better". |