Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and local leaders launched a new collaborative plan to invest in and spur revitalization in downtown Harrisburg. Bringing together state and local elected officials, along with business, community, and nonprofit leaders at 333 Market Street, Governor Shapiro announced that his administration will be devoting significant funding toward the Harrisburg Works for All of Us revitalization plan, a new plan developed by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, Pennsylvania Downtown Center, the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Senator Patty Kim, Representative Nate Davidson, and Representative Dave Madsen with input from more than 4,400 Harrisburg residents.
The first phase of the revitalization plan will be supported by $64 million in new public and private investments to the city, which will be used to support businesses, improve the downtown and activate the riverfront to attract more residents and visitors, and expand recreational, art, and culture opportunities.
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As Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg has experienced unique challenges in recovering from financial distress and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Shapiro administration has invested over $31 million in Harrisburg over the past several years, including funding for economic development and public safety, and today, Governor Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth is investing another $22.7 million in new funding to help jumpstart the revitalization plan, which was developed with significant public input over the past nine months.
"Since taking office, my administration has been working with the city of Harrisburg to understand the challenges facing our capital city, its residents, and its businesses," said Governor Shapiro. "As a Harrisburg resident, this work is particularly important to me - and the Commonwealth is investing $22.7 million to ensure that Harrisburg has the resources needed to address the challenges we identified together and build on the work of this community that has already started to attract more businesses, residents, and visitors downtown. Working with Harrisburg's elected officials, the business community, and other local leaders, we will ensure Pennsylvania's capital city shines for generations to come."
Speakers in order
- Ryan Unger - President & CEO, CREDC
- Governor Josh Shapiro
- Brad Jones - President and CEO, Harristown Enterprises Inc.
- Dave Niedbalski - Promoter, Riverfront Concert Series
- Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
- Mayor Wanda Williams - City of Harrisburg
- Rick Siger - Secretary, PA Department of Community & Economic Development
- Sen. Patty Kim - PA's 15th Senate District
- Rep. Dave Madsen - PA's 104th House District
- Rep. Nathan Davidson - PA's 103rd House District
- Danielle Hill - President, Harrisburg City Council
