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  2. Altoona and Blair County are now subject to new development standards for data centers, with Josh Shapiro establishing guidelines and the Commonwealth enforcing penalties.

Blair County Planners Approve Lot Consolidation for Altoona Townhome Project

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What happened

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Blair County planners reviewed the Nehemiah Project, which proposes creating eight two-bedroom homes in Altoona by redeveloping 15 lots. The planning commission gave a favorable review to the lot consolidation plans needed for the construction. The project includes proposed stormwater management and requires a variance for parking features.

From altoonamirror.com

Why it matters

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The approval of the consolidation plans facilitates the residential housing project in Altoona. New residential construction in Blair County could increase the local tax base and economic activity.

Altoona and Blair County are subject to new development standards for data centers, with the Commonwealth enforcing penalties.

From altoonamirror.com

Who's involved

  • AltoonaCity where the townhome project is proposed
  • Blair CountyCounty where the planning review took place
  • Jeff LongIndividual noted to be partnering in local area improvement projects in Altoona
  • city councilLegislative body responsible for Altoona's administration
  • MetaTechnology company operating a massive data center campus in Altoona

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    Direct investment in new residential housing development might increase local economic activity.

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