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  • Historic Preservation Plan Hinges On Public Interest

    Christina Lengyel, The Center Square|Jan 30, 2025

    There’s a new vision for preserving historical sites across Pennsylvania. And it depends upon renewed public interest. The 10-year plan, developed by the state’s historic preservation office, serves as a guide to local governments and organizations to approach the process with care while accommodating specific community challenges. “Benjamin Franklin’s words, ‘well done is better than well said,’ can serve as inspiration to us all to act upon the goals of Pennsylvania’s new plan,” wrote Andrea McDonald, director of the Pennsylvania Hi...

  • Mixed-Use Neighborhoods Get State Boost

    Christina Lengyel, The Center Square|Nov 14, 2024

    A pilot program announced this week will expand affordable housing by providing grants for mixed-use development. The $10 million funding comes from PA SITES, a $400 million new program created to spur development and draw businesses to Pennsylvania. “The PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program is a strong first step towards boosting the availability of affordable housing, increasing housing for our growing workforce, and providing crucial support for Pennsylvanians struggling to obtain housing,” said Rick Siger, secretary of the Dep...