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Burns Scalo Launches High-Bay Industrial Project Along New Southern Beltway

three signs showing plans for new fort cherry development district


PITTSBURGH, PA — Burns Scalo Real Estate (BSRE), Pittsburgh’s largest private real estate investment firm, has recently closed on 21 acres of land in northern Washington County, signaling its pursuit of high-bay industrial development opportunities.

The acquisition is the first move in a series of land acquisitions for the Beltway Developer as it continues to broaden its investment portfolio – a significant shift for a firm that has traditionally focused on suburban and fringe office development.

CEO of Burns Scalo Real Estate, James Scalo, stated, “We are not changing what we do, we are only adding to it.” He continued, “The evolving market conditions have created an opportunity for us to expand our investment criteria. Our vision is to continue to grow the portfolio in and outside the region.” Scalo added, “We selected a site that provides us with several logistical advantages. The site provides access to multiple modes of transportation to meet the needs of various users expected to migrate to the corridor.”

“We are not changing what we do, we are only adding to it…The evolving market conditions have created an opportunity for us to expand our investment criteria. Our vision is to continue to grow the portfolio in and outside the region.”


James Scalo, BSRE CEO

The pad can accommodate a sizable 195,000 square feet build-to-suit opportunity located in the heart of the Fort Cherry Development District (FCDD), one of the region’s newest industrial districts. The development is situated directly along the new Southern Beltway, PA-576. with prominent freeway visibility and access. The Southern Beltway, also called the “Energy Corridor,” provides easy access to landmarks, including Pittsburgh -International Airport, the Shell Cracker Plant in Beaver County, and Interstate 79 in Washington County, making them accessible within minutes of travel.

About Burns Scalo Real Estate
Burns Scalo Real Estate is a luxury real estate firm that manages a portfolio consisting of 5.2 million square feet valued at more than $1 Billion. The organization’s development, brokerage, and management services unify to create spaces people want to come to not just have to. Allowing business owners to attract the brightest talent and giving the brightest talent more of what they love.