Storage Buildings Being Removed

The storage buildings that are located adjacent to the entrance for Briar Chapel on 15-501 are in the process of being removed. This, in combination with the new stone wall and wooden fence, has significantly enhanced the view near one of the main arteries of the development.

Briar Chapel Billboard Near South Square in Durham

I snapped the following photo of Briar Chapel's new billboard in Durham (near South Square in front of the Target store). This went up right around the time when the holding page for the new website appeared. Surely, this is a sign of good things to come!

Briar Chapel Prepares New Website

The Briar Chapel website was recently replaced by the following placeholder. I am keeping an eye on it daily, and will let you know when new information becomes available. Likewise, I am in touch with Newland Communities on a regular basis, so that I can keep you abreast of any changes in their timeline.

Briar Chapel in November

Commercial photographer Bryan Regan posted some great shots of Briar Chapel on his blog to document some landmarks and try to capture the feel of the surroundings. He is obviously very talented, and I hope you'll check out his other work.

Electricity Workers On-Site at Woods Charter School

Workers are currently bringing electricity to the site of the new Woods Charter school building in Briar Chapel. As you can see in the background, the steel structure is complete and ready for framing.

New Woods Charter School Scheduled to Open in August 2008

Here is a rendering of what the new Woods Charter school building in Briar Chapel will look like...

Woods Charter School Taking Shape

The new Woods Charter school building in Briar Chapel is really starting to take shape. Here is a pic of the steel structure that will make up the main entrance.

Anderson Homes Building in Briar Chapel?

According to a recent press release by Anderson Homes, their new Architecture Manager (Rick Maddox) will be responsible for creating six new plans for the single-family homes at Briar Chapel. Please note, however, that Newland Communities has not yet released the names of approved builders.

If you want to live in Briar Chapel, please let me know so that I can make sure you know when homes and/or lots become available.

Presales Event in January 2008?

I just heard back from a source at Newland Communities regarding the status of development in Briar Chapel. They said that things are moving along as currently scheduled, even though they had some setbacks to the original timeline. They went on to say that Newland hopes to have models up by late-December or early-January in preparation for a presales event in early-2008.

In the mean time, they are currently receiving signed contracts back from their builders, and are planning a grand opening event sometime in March or April 2008. Stay tuned for more details...

Briar Chapel Middle School Stakeholders Meeting

Goodschoolz.org posted the October 11th stakeholders meeting notes for the new Briar Chapel Middle School.

Concrete Poured for Woods Charter School Gym

Construction of the new Woods Charter school in Briar Chapel is well underway. Here, workers are pouring concrete in what will become the gym...

Woods Charter School Footings Poured

Development of the new Woods Charter school building continues. Here is a pic of the first footings that were poured...

Woods Charter School Development in Briar Chapel

It looks like they're getting ready to break ground on the new Woods Charter school building in Briar Chapel. Here is a pic of the machinery that they just moved in...

FAQs: School Construction in Chatham County Schools

Chatham County Schools published a list of FAQs regarding school construction, which includes the Middle School in Briar Chapel.

Dave Lawler: Blazing a Trail

Chapel Hill News published this great article about a very good friend of mine, Dave Lawler. He is playing an active role with TORC (Triangle Off Road Cyclists) in laying out the bike trails in Briar Chapel. Way to go Dave!