A spending program reminiscent of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration would help rebuild the country’s crumbling infrastructure, Casey said, from bridges and highways to the locks and dams on Pittsburgh area rivers that are vital to commercial shipping.
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July was an ‘incredible time’ for home sales in Central Pa.
As expected, July home sales surged in the Central Pennsylvania region as houses that went under contract after the real estate industry reopened moved to settlement.
Read More »Distancing Design – Re-entering the Built Environment, Post COVID-19
The physical office and classroom space will continue to facilitate interaction, collaboration and innovation and ultimately, personal health, wellbeing and productivity. But we must approach these spaces in a different way as we move forward.
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Along the interstates, a resilient commercial real estate market
While the shutdown of real estate and construction in Pennsylvania from the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed down the market, a report by CBRE shows the region along the I-78/I81 corridor had robust commercial real estate activity during the second quarter.
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PennDOT taking application for rail grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Rail Freight, Ports and Waterways is accepting applications for the 2020 Rail Transportation Assistance Program, or RTAP.
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Locked down by the pandemic, many are investing in home improvement loans
With interest rates at historic lows, home owners may be looking at the best way to tap their biggest asset by refinancing a primary mortgage, or by adding or increasing an existing home equity line of credit, or HELOC.
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Life Geisinger turns former Minersville garment factory into a senior care center
“Miners Lofts provides a unique opportunity to combine housing with a LIFE program. From this location, LIFE Geisinger will be able to provide our model of home and community-based services to the residents of Schuylkill County, in Schuylkill County.”
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York College Knowledge Park planned at former Schmidt & Ault Paper Company site
“The York County Land Bank Authority is a proud partner in this demolition and is excited to help get the College’s Knowledge Park plans kicked off," said Tom Englerth, chair of the Land Bank Authority.
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These investors want to make Hanover a destination for more than snack food
The historic theater will boost the appeal of downtown Hanover, which already has a reputation for brew pubs, Godfrey said. Once renovated, the theater could be a venue for musical acts, fundraisers, weddings, conferences, proms and other events, he said. Currently, people who want to hold large events must go to Gettysburg or Maryland.
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Lebanon nonprofit unveils 2-unit home for disabled
“It was a team effort that included Woodland Contractors, Steckbeck Engineering, Stony Bridge Landscaping, Fulton Bank and the support of our board of directors, led by our chair, Glenn Wenger.” said Community Homes CEO Charlie Rush.
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Renovated Farm Show prepares to emerge from its COVID cocoon
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is losing money because of Covid-19 cancellations, but when it opens up it will nicer, safer and greener. That's because $21 million in renovations have been able to continue during the slowdown.
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PennDOT now accepting public-private partnership proposals
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is now accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector.
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Alvernia chooses RLPS Architects and Warfel Construction for CollegeTowne project in Reading
University officials selected the Lancaster County-based firms RLPS Architects and Warfel Construction to design and renovate a property at 401 Penn Street in downtown Reading.
Read More »Measuring a pandemic’s impact on the built environment
The current pandemic – COVID-19 - is having an intense effect on our built environment. We are looking at a “new tomorrow” - a “new abnormal” - and a “business as unusual.” What impacts will result from this pandemic?
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Builders report a smooth transition as they return to work
Lancaster County contractors of varying sizes are ramping up activity, with a few glitches, such as a shortage of certain supplies. Some even report interest from new customers – a pleasant surprise they weren’t expecting in this economic climate.
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