The Grand at Bethel
CT Magazine described Bethel as Fairfield County’s most walkable and user friendly town. To uphold this title, Bethel, CT recently began a revitalization effort in its downtown area. Research into housing needs in the area demonstrated that residents wanted to live closer to services provided in-town.
The first phase of the effort was to erect a 26-unit luxury apartment building located steps from the train station. The facility offered 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. The Grand at Bethel, was born! Quickly becoming a smashing success, occupancy started filling up.
To meet the ever growing need of its new and incoming residents, phase two of The Grand began. This portion of the project focused on bringing housing closer to the train station.
Transit orientated developments must meet specific regulations. This included having outside amenities and 20% of the housing being affordable. Thus, The Grand constructed an outdoor seating area and fire pit. The fire pit is even large enough to accommodate residents of the first building, allowing all residents a space to congregate together.
Now at 52 units, the building gives residents easy access to the best of what the area has to offer. At the Grand, their motto is “Park your car and leave it! Whether its shopping, restaurants or the train, they are all only steps away!”.
Revitalizing Communities with Magic-Pak™
MagicPak ™ systems are the choice of most multi-family developers today over split systems.
The Grand at Bethel chose Magic-Pak™ thru-the-wall heating and cooling packaged systems. The systems chosen are ductable to provide space conditioning throughout each apartment.
Simplified design specifications of Magic-Pak™ systems eliminate chaseways, basepads, external utility connections and refrigerant lines. Through-the-wall units mount flush to any outside wall and built-in power vents eliminate the need for any chimney. Architectural louvers are also available in multiple color options to preserve the aesthetic appearance of a building. Other split system units will not give you this type of creative design freedom.
Selecting MagicPak™ saves developers time and money. The thru-the-wall design eliminates 15 installation steps and the time to perform them. Unit’s arrive pre-charged and ready to be install, reducing overall labor time. With faster installation comes faster occupancy, providing efficiency every step of the way. Consistency from floor to floor and room to room shortens installation time and can cut weeks off the total construction schedule. This uniformity of the project saves on labor and scheduling conflicts as the building develops.
When it comes to delivering maximum efficiency and cost savings, Magic Pak is the choice for the long term! System wear is reduced thanks to decreased exposure to elements. Additional peace of mind comes with some of the best warranty coverage in the industry.
- – 5 yr. limited warranty on all parts
- – Optional 20 yr. warranty on the stainless-steel heat exchanger
Looking for more information?
For more information on this system and more, check out our MagicPak Product Page or the MagicPak Section of our blog!
Give us a Call today to learn what MagicPak systems can do for you!