Kelly Schloesser, Army War College Public Affairs Office
Marshall Ridge Phase II welcome first families

New Marshall Road residents and members of the Army War College, Carlisle Barracks and Balfour Beatty leadership celebrate the next phase of the Marshall Ridge housing project with a ribbon cutting Sept. 30 at 214 Marshall Road. The unit is the first... complete in phase two of the project. The homes are designed for permanent party families. Photo by Erin Stattel.

    The unit is the first completed in phase two of the Marshall Ridge project for faculty and staff families. 

    Lt. Col. Janet Holliday, garrison commander, and Chris Williams of Balfour Beatty Communities will speak at the ceremony.  An open house will follow.

     "These new homes at Marshall Ridge Phase II are evidence of the enduring impact of the Army Family Covenant, the commitment the Army is making to take care of families and the quality of life we all enjoy here at Carlisle Barracks," said Holliday.

    The garrison commander praised the new neighborhood and the amenities the homes offer.

    "Any family would be proud to live here and these homes are further tangible proof of our successful partnership with the Balfour Beatty Corporation and their high standards of service to the Army," she said. 

    The single family homes along Marshall Road are approximately 2,700 square feet. The homes feature a large, open kitchen with black appliances, cherry-wood cabinets, corian countertops, a pantry, a built-in oven and convection microwave, and a separate gas range. The first floor also has a living room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, a separate office and a master suite. The upstairs has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with extra storage space.

 The homes along Marshall Road offer unique designs including brick and stone facades. The first homes will be ready for an early October move in. Photo by Kelly Schloesser.

    "I think we are really changing the face of Carlisle Barracks and these new homes at Marshall Ridge are certainly leading the way in military housing," said Ty McPhillips, Balfour Beatty Communities.

    Following the completion of the single family homes, the remaining duplexes are scheduled for completion in late 2009. The first phase of Marshall Ridge was completed in September 2008 with 24 new homes for permanent party families.  Once completed, Marshall Drive will be home to 58 Carlisle Barracks families.

    For more on construction visit: www.carlisle.army.mil/construction