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Construction FAQs

FAQs about potential disturbances during construction

Communication and contacts

Trammell Crow Co. minimizes disturbances related to construction and provides security during construction. We appreciate the advance information neighbors are providing as we plan.Neighboring businesses and organizations will have contacts at Trammell Crow Co. and the ability to contact the on-site superintendent.

Noise minimization

Per Pasadena guidance, there will be no construction activity on Sundays, holidays, or at night.The allowed construction hours are weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Protection of adjacent buildings

Trammell Crow Co. will meet with neighbors before construction begins to review the construction logistics plan. Updates will be provided throughout the construction project, with special attention to any temporary closures.

Prevention of dust

Contractors minimize dust by incorporating the latest in dust prevention methods, including site windscreens, water spraying, street sweeping, and load covers, among other means.

Optimized experiences for children on walks

Trammell Crow Co. will prioritize keeping sidewalks open and will reach out to the neighboring child development center and school before any temporary closures. The completed project will greatly improve the walking experience near the site.

Protecting neighbors' commutes and parent drop-offs and pick-ups

Trammell Crow Co. will work with residents and neighboring schools to ensure construction start times avoid overlapping with heavy traffic periods.

Selection of construction truck routes

The City of Pasadena works with developers on identified truck routes with the lowest impact on traffic and neighbors. Trucks must use those routes.

Protection of parking

Contractors will park in a designated area.Construction materials will be staged on site or in a designated off-site storage location. The materials that are now in the empty lot are for the Ginsburg Center construction on the Caltech campus.

Questions, concerns, and ideas:

Trammell Crow Co.: James McKennon, [email protected]Caltech: Ann Motrunich, [email protected]