Council committee recommends legislative review for Storage 5 conversion at 1171 S. Cameron St.; members press owner on local hire and floodplain safeguards The community and economic development committee recommended Resolution 20 to the legislative agenda for a plan to convert 1171 S. Cameron St. into a self‑storage facility. Council questioned floodplain requirements, MBE/WBE participation and local hiring; the applicant pledged to use local contractors for most trades and to comply with planning conditions.

A vacant office building in Harrisburg is set for a $10 million transformation into a self-storage facility, promising local jobs and strict floodplain compliance.

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Council to hear public comment next week on LERTA extension while staff finalizes revisions Council agreed to move Bill 14 (extending the LERTA tax-abatement program through 12/31/2026) to the legislative agenda and scheduled a public hearing on Dec. 17; staff said revisions require county and school-district review before changes are adopted.

City officials are seeking your input on extending the LERTA tax-abatement program to boost local investment—will it pay off for our neighborhoods?

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City Council Approves $14.4M Reallocation for Broad Street Market Rebuild Council allocates funds to restore Broad Street Market vital for local economy.

Harrisburg City Council is on the verge of a $14 million decision that could breathe new life into the historic Broad Street Market and the local economy.

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