Quarries Get Reuse As Housing
2 May 2005 - 2:00pm
Quarry sites around the Philadelphia area are being purchased for their redevelopment opportunities.
Rather than fencing off or abandoning quarries, developers are identifying their economic potential. One Philadelphia area developer sees them as a prime opportunity for housing to attract young professionals.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 1, 2005
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