Tag:  Revitalization

New State Funding Will Support 43 Restoration, Façade, and Housing Projects Throughout Pennsylvania

25 February
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding through the Keystone Communities program to support 43 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. “This administration is committed to making our communities better places to live and do business,” Governor Wolf said. “From restoring community cornerstones to beautifying downtowns to helping people with disabilities make […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-Funded Clarion County YMCA

31 January
Clarion, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined local and community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new state-funded Clarion County YMCA. “The new Clarion County YMCA will raise the quality of life for Clarion’s residents, increase public health, and create a stronger sense […]

Wolf Administration Approves Funding for 136 Revitalization Projects Aimed at Improving Distressed Areas

17 December
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of nearly $18 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 136 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. NAP encourages private sector investment into projects that will help improve distressed communities. “Fostering public-private collaboration and encouraging investment are some of the […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Community Revitalization Projects in Chambersburg

29 November
Chambersburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders for a tour of downtown Chambersburg, Franklin County. The tour highlighted the downtown district’s progress in recent years as well as the state funding from the Wolf Administration that has contributed to its success. […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Development Projects in Boyertown

25 September
Boyertown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders on a tour of multiple state-supported community development projects in Boyertown, Berks County. “Walking through the main street district, you really get a sense of character and pride unique to Boyertown,” said Secretary […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Downtown Easton, Northampton County

06 September
Easton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a downtown tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Easton, Northampton County. “It is inspiring to see so many positive changes happening at once in Easton,” said […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Revitalization Project Linking Lycoming College Campus to Downtown

09 July
Multi-Phase RACP Project Will Link Campus to Surrounding Neighborhoods Williamsport, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders, college officials, and alumni in breaking ground on the Lycoming College Gateway Building, the first phase of a long-term project to create a stronger link between the college’s campus […]

Secretary Davin Highlights DCED-Supported Community Revitalization Projects During Walking Tour of Lewistown

24 May
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials for a walking tour of downtown Lewistown, Mifflin County, highlighting successful state-supported beautification and development projects including façade rehabilitation in Monument Square, infrastructure improvements, and projects like Fountain Square and the Mann Edge Terrace apartment complex. “In our […]