News that Amazon will not forge ahead with its plans to build a massive warehouse in Churchill was met with mixed reactions Friday. Amazon’s decision to nix the proposed 2.6-million square-foot warehouse, which was to be developed at the former site of the George Westinghouse Research Park, came after more
After more than 50 hours of public hearings and debate lasting some eight months last year, Amazon announced Thursday it was pulling out of its proposed massive warehouse project at the former George Westinghouse Research and Technology Park in Churchill. Amazon said in a statement that it has decided not
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An article published Dec. 9 in The Guardian has been circulating among Churchill residents. The title of the story rings true: “Warehouses in their backyards: When Amazon expands, these communities pay the price.” Churchill is a 2.5-square-mile suburban community of 3,000 people 10 miles east of Pittsburgh. Residents remain steadfast
Some Churchill residents and community groups staged a protest on Monday against a proposal to build an Amazon warehouse in the borough.Over the course of 14 meetings and 57 hours of hearings and public comment, residents who oppose the development shared concerns that it could increase traffic and air pollution in the neighborhood. Those who support the development say it could help bring much-needed revenue to the region.The Churchill Borough Council is expected to vote on the proposal before the end of the month.