Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg

07/15/2021

Timeline Photos

Have you heard about our Adopt-A-Lot Program? The idea is to transform city-owned vacant lots into greenspaces that the community can enjoy. For details and to apply, visit harrisburgpa.gov/adopt-a-lot.

07/14/2021

Round 3 Funding Form - Impact Harrisburg

Round 3 Funding Form - Impact Harrisburg

All applications must be submitted by August 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

06/23/2021

Photos from Tri County Community Action's post

06/07/2021

Welcome to the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority Pennsylvania

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
MARKETPLACE TOWNHOUSES - FINAL BUILDOUT
Visit our homepage for announcement and link to RFP download: http://www.redevelophbg.org/
The Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority is seeking qualified Developer for a Final Buildout of MarketPlace Townhome Development. Subdivided lots are ready for the construction of custom townhomes.
Builders, developers or interested parties are invited to bid on all improved and unimproved lots through this Request for Proposals.
Being a total of 67 parcels, most are contained in approved 1991 and 2009 Land Development Plans.
Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on 2 August 2021

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg’s mission is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization and urban renewal, and to facilitate new business and housing development.

06/04/2021

Welcome to the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority Pennsylvania

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
MARKETPLACE TOWNHOUSES - FINAL BUILDOUT
Visit our homepage for announcement and link to RFP download: http://www.redevelophbg.org/
The Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority is seeking qualified Developer for a Final Buildout of MarketPlace Townhome Development. Subdivided lots are ready for the construction of custom townhomes.
Builders, developers or interested parties are invited to bid on all improved and unimproved lots through this Request for Proposals.
Being a total of 67 parcels, most are contained in approved 1991 and 2009 Land Development Plans.
Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on 2 August 2021

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg’s mission is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization and urban renewal, and to facilitate new business and housing development.

06/03/2021

Welcome to the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority Pennsylvania

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
MARKETPLACE TOWNHOUSES - FINAL BUILDOUT

Visit our homepage for announcement and link to RFP download: http://www.redevelophbg.org/

The Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority is seeking qualified Developer for a Final Buildout of MarketPlace Townhome Development. Subdivided lots are ready for the construction of custom townhomes.

Builders, developers or interested parties are invited to bid on all improved and unimproved lots through this Request for Proposals.
Being a total of 67 parcels, most are contained in approved 1991 and 2009 Land Development Plans.

Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on 2 August 2021

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg’s mission is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization and urban renewal, and to facilitate new business and housing development.

05/31/2021

05/26/2021

Cornerstone In Uptown Harrisburg

Cornerstone In Uptown Harrisburg is a project designed to eliminate blighted vacant lots, reduce crime, create affordable housing for homeowners, and cultivate a newfound pride in the community surrounding the Camp Curtin YMCA. The first phase of the project will be four newly-constructed single-family houses. The houses will be 1,800 square feet equipped with four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and off-street parking.

The vacant lots are located on Jefferson Street in the rear of the Camp Curtin YMCA facility. The properties’ numbers on Woodbine Street are 632, 634, 638, 640, 642, 644, 646, and 648 – all of which have been vacant for the last five years. Check out current renderings and more!

03/18/2021

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Tri County Community Action Invites Vendors! Build your business by becoming a vendor at the Allison Hill Farmers Market.

Create a new survey on your own or with others at the same time. Choose from a variety of survey types and analyze results in Google Forms. Free from Google.

02/06/2021

Timeline Photos

Did you know the City of Harrisburg is designated as a ‘food desert’ by the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

As an outpost for fresh, nutritious and affordable food in the city, Broad Street Market, in the heart of historic Midtown Harrisburg, is a vital resource in the fight against urban hunger.

Did you also know since 2017 we have been designated as a 501(c3) non-profit organization?

Part of our mission as a non-profit is making healthy and affordable food more easily accessible to our community primarily through supporting local farmers, growers and producers.

Interested in joining us in the fight?

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our board of directors. If interested, especially if you have experience in securing grants, agriculture or historic preservation please visit the link below for complete information!

http://ow.ly/zFbz50Dk2FG

12/10/2020

Wishing all who celebrate - a Happy Hanukkah!

11/26/2020

10/16/2020

Next Tuesday's (10/20/20) 12:30pm HRA Board Meeting Will Be Held In the Lower Level Conference Space of City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg. If you wish to join via Zoom, please email your request to Janell E. Weaser ([email protected]).

09/14/2020

Tomorrow's (9/15/20) 12:30pm HRA Board Meeting Will Be Held In the Lower Level Conference Space of City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg. If you wish to join via Zoom, please email your request to Janell E. Weaser ([email protected]).

06/29/2020

Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness

Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness

PA Housing Finance Agency Announces New CARES Pandemic Rent & Mortgage Relief Programs!

06/03/2020

Tri County Community Action

Tri County Community Action Announces New Farmers Market! 3-7pm Wednesdays at "Heart of the Community Garden", 1421 Derry Street.

Did you read about the Allison Hill Farmers Market in the TheBurg?

Join us next Wednesday at the Allison Hill Farmers Market located at the Heart of the Community Garden on 1421 Derry Street. Limited parking is available - walk if you can.

04/09/2020

Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness Announces Showers for People who are unsheltered!

Showers For People Who Are Unsheltered Available At East Shore YMCA!

Today 4/9 - from 9:30a-3:00p
Tomorrow 4/10 - from 9:30a-noon
Routinely, starting next week - from 9:30-noon M-W-F weekly

BIG THANK YOU to Chad Krebs & Jason Parrish at East Shore YMCA, Dr. Cocciardi & his Team with Medical Reserve Corps (South Central Task Force), Fire Chief Enterline and Harrisburg PA, and George Payne with Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg – for mustering the resources and making this happen.

04/01/2020

U.S. Census Bureau

Today is Census Day! Show your support and help us spread the word about the importance of the #2020Census.

Make this image your profile picture, post it on your timeline (or both) and make sure to tell your friends to complete to the census today at 2020CENSUS.GOV! Tag us so we can see your updates.

03/24/2020

03/17/2020

Today's 17 March 2020 HRA Board Meeting - CANCELLED
Our next meeting will be 12:30pm on 21 April 2020.

03/14/2020

Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area

Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM CCU REGARDING COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS

This week our nation has been in what I would call “rapid response” mode, each of us trying to make decisions that are hopefully not just looking after our own well-being, but considering how we can help protect the health of our neighbors.

At CCU we are making those same decisions, especially as we serve some of our community's most vulnerable citizens. Here is a brief update on the decisions we have made to this point as we continue to provide services to those in need while looking out for the health of the whole community.

1. Winter Overnight Safe Haven (WOSH) for Men: Our Winter Overnight Safe Haven for men will be closing two weeks early, with the last night for the shelter being this coming Monday, March 16. Thankfully the weather looks like it will be relatively warm in the coming days, and we've determined it is safest for the men not to be sleeping in an area that is very close quarters. We will have case managers from our HELP office present on the evenings leading up to the final night to provide assistance to men about other housing options.

2. Winter Overnight Shelter for Women and Non-Binary People: At this point, the Winter Overnight Shelter for Women and Non-Binary People will remain open until March 31, pending any further changes in the COVID-19 situation locally.

3. HELP Ministries Office: Our HELP Ministries office remains open during normal business hours (www.ccuhbg.org/help) to assist those facing homelessness or other crises. We are working on a plan to provide help should a local COVID-19 outbreak affect our ability to keep our physical office open.

4. Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven: We are taking extra cleaning and sanitation precautions at this 24-hour residential facility for men who were chronically homeless.

5. Work Release Worship Services: These Sunday worship services for people in Dauphin County Prison's Work Release Center are canceled for March 15 and 22.

6. Poverty Simulation: The Poverty Simulation event scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church has been re-scheduled to Saturday, April 18 at the same location. So if you couldn’t join us on the 21st, but the April date works for you, please register by calling our office at 717-230-9550 or e-mailing me at [email protected].

7. Concert of HOPE: Our annual prison ministry fundraiser--the Concert of HOPE--scheduled for Sunday, March 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church is postponed. A re-scheduled date or full cancellation will be announced in coming weeks.

Monitor our website (www.ccuhbg.org) and page (www.facebook.com/ccuhbg) for on-going updates.

Finally, we are reaching out to leaders of other local social services providers to see how we can partner together to support those who will be dealing with loss of income and potential housing crisis situations due to the COVID-19 virus. Please join with us in both praying for health and wellness for our neighbors in need and extending a helping hand (even when we can’t literally shake hands)!

- Darrel Reinford, Executive Director

03/11/2020

Camp Curtin YMCA

One of HRA's strong Neighborhood Partners - Camp Curtin YMCA is planning a new single-family homeownership project on the 600 block of Woodbine Street. HRA's success relies on partnerships like this - where we can obtain formerly blighted vacant property, and then convey it to a reputable partner for redevelopment that benefits everyone in the neighborhood. Executive Director Jamien Harvey shares his vision for the Cornerstone Initiative, a housing project getting started in Uptown Harrisburg.

The Camp Curtin YMCA is filled to the brim with hope, promise, and opportunities for youth, teens, families, and adults. But what about our neighborhood? Executive Director Jamien Harvey shares his vision for the Cornerstone Initiative, a housing project getting started in Uptown Harrisburg.

It's about getting outside our walls, seeing the needs of our community, and stepping up do do what needs to be done. Listen to Jamien's story, and get ready to learn more about the Cornerstone Initiative as we head into Spring.

Thank you to our supporters: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Tri County Community Action, S&T Bank, Harrisburg Housing Authority, M&T Bank, Dauphin County, PA, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg, Mid Penn Bank, PNC, Harrisburg PA, and UPMC Pinnacle.

03/11/2020

Interactive Maps of Harrisburg

Have you seen these interactive maps of Harrisburg circa 1900? Brought to us by Digital Harrisburg Initiative and the Commonwealth Monument Project, they are fascinating!
https://digitalharrisburg.com/exhibits/harrisburg1900/

Digital Harrisburg offers three interactive maps of the city of Harrisburg in 1900/1901: Map of Harrisburg searchable by address. Best if you want to search for a specific place in the city. In add…

02/25/2020

Harrisburg PA Offers Business Workshops!

Start, grow and develop with the City of Harrisburg! Register for these two business workshops at harrisburgpa.gov/workshops.

01/01/2020

12/26/2019

12/22/2019

12/19/2019

Before and After Demo! Thanks to the City's Demolition Crew, and with funds from Impact Harrisburg - 1520 N. 6th has been demolished. The City will soon move to demolish 420 Reily.

11/28/2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/19/2019

Beer Is Near: Harris Brewing gets zoning OK to open nanobrewery - TheBurg

Congratulations Harris Family Brewery!

In a few months, you should be able to buy a fresh Harris Family beer straight from the tap. That’s the good news. However, it won’t be from the Harrisburg-based craft brewers own taps—at least not for now. On Monday night, the city Zoning Hearing Board gave its unanimous approval for a zoning...

11/13/2019

Houses Of Worship Find New Life After Congregations Downsize

Houses Of Worship Find New Life After Congregations Downsize. - An example of Adaptive Reuse.

As the percentage of Americans who belong to a church, mosque or synagogue declines, congregations are selling their buildings. Some of those former houses of worship are finding new life.

11/11/2019

11/04/2019

PT Maintenance & Janitorial - Immediate Hire Available. Evenings & Weekends: W-TH 6-9p, F 6-10p, Sat & Sun 8a-1p.
Will consider hiring for Sat & Sun only.

We're a bit old-fashioned and ask candidates to fill out an application. Inquiries & Request for Applications to: [email protected] or 717-255-6512

II. Duties and Responsibilities

Will perform janitorial duties both inside and outside of the Harrisburg Transportation Center.

Will include the cleaning and restocking of the restrooms located on the second and third floors, as well as emptying trash receptacles located in the elevator and main lobbies.

Will vacuum carpets and clean floors as needed.

Will perform janitorial and maintenance exterior duties & assignments including emptying trash receptacles throughout the site, including both CAT Bus shelters located on Market and Aberdeen Streets, cleaning debris from both shelters, cleaning the grassy areas and parking lots under the leased areas of the Transportation Center.

Will perform grass cutting and snow removal.

Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

III. Experience

The ideal candidate will have approximately 2 years of janitorial and grounds maintenance experience.

NOTE: Valid PA Drivers license and personal transportation desired.

IV. Skills

Able to work well with others.
Strong Commitment to quality and safety.
Able to follow assignments with little or no supervision.
Assertive “self-starter”.

V. Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Inquiries & Request for Applications to: [email protected] or 717-255-6512

11/01/2019

Harrisburg PA Announces Small Business Networking Event!

We are happy to announce a great networking opportunity for small businesses! If you are interested, please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-resource-night-tickets-77935056853

10/28/2019

It's Elementary: Harrisburg roaster debuts coffee shop, remarkable renovation in Capitol district - theBurg

Congratulations Matt Krupp & Elementary Coffee Co. on the Fantastic Renovations!

When are you going to open? Over the past year, Andrea Grove has been asked that question over and over, ever since word got out that Elementary Coffee Co. planned to open a standalone shop in a newly renovated building in Harrisburg’s Capitol district. She finally has a definitive answer: today. ...