The view from the middle of The Quincy construction site tells a story of transformation along the Route 228 corridor — one of Adams Township’s largest and most ambitious mixed-use developments to date. Rising from 48 acres of rolling ground just off Route 228, the project will combine upscale apartments, townhomes, patio homes, and retail space into a vibrant community starting in 2026.
“We’re very excited,” said Mike Hudec, president of Continental Development Ventures’ Pittsburgh office, which is leading the project. “We view it as a partnership with the community. We’re glad to be part of Adams Township’s growth story.”
From Senior Living to Modern Multifamily
Hudec explained that Quincy Lofts (the multi-family component) began as a concept for a senior care community. But as the company analyzed operational and construction costs — both of which climbed sharply in recent years — the plan shifted.
“What started out as an adventure for a senior care development turned into multifamily,” Hudec said. “We pivoted from about 220 apartment units to 369.”
The apartments will be divided among three buildings, featuring primarily one-bedroom units with a mix of two- and three-bedroom options. The development will include extensive amenities — outdoor seating areas, fire pits, a swimming pool, a pickleball court, a pergola with an outdoor TV, and landscaped recreation spaces.
In terms of capacity, Hudec confirmed the project will include roughly one parking space per bedroom — about 500 spaces for the 369 planned apartments. He said the ratio is designed to match the expected number of residents and their vehicles, ensuring the community can function without overflow parking on nearby roads.
A $90 Million Investment
Continental’s investment in the multifamily portion alone totals about $90 million, with an estimated $70 million in construction and infrastructure costs. Hudec said about 750 contractors, vendors, and suppliers will take part in the multifamily and infrastructure construction from start to finish.
To the north, Laurel Communities, led by developer Marty Gillespie, will construct 90 for-sale townhomes and 20 patio homes, while to the south, developer Rob Glimcher plans about 30,000 square feet of retail space — all designed to create a walkable, mixed-use environment.
“It’s all well-connected from a pedestrian perspective,” Hudec said. “We like the ability for folks to walk around the homes, the apartments, and down to the retail. It’s meant to feel like a real community.”
Years in the Making
Planning for The Quincy began in 2021, and the project endured pandemic delays and inflation that drove construction costs up by 40%. Through it all, Hudec said the relationship with Adams Township has remained collaborative.
“They were very cooperative,” he said. “We changed the design multiple times, and every time the township worked with us. They preferred that our main roads be public, so we designed them in accordance with their requirements.”
Continental also coordinated with PennDOT to align the development’s roadwork with future Route 228 widening plans, although the company is still waiting for a confirmed state timeline.
Building Toward 2026
Leasing for the Quincy Lofts apartments will begin about six months before the first residents move in, with occupancy expected by summer 2026. A dedicated leasing team and on-site property manager will operate from a temporary trailer or nearby office starting early next year.
Hudec anticipates the community will attract both young professionals and empty nesters, drawn to the location’s access to shopping, dining, and major routes.
“There’s a lot happening along 228 — Wegmans, Meijer — it’s becoming one of the most exciting corridors in Western Pennsylvania,” he said. “We think The Quincy will complement that growth and bring a new energy to the area.”