Harrisburg City Council Reviews Affordable Housing Plan for Four New Rowhomes
What happened
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area is developing a project to construct four attached rowhomes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The homes are located at 2312-2322 Jefferson Street and are intended for low- and moderate-income buyers. The city's planning commission approved the plan, which is currently under review by the Harrisburg City Council.
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Why it matters
The project utilizes land that has been vacant for decades and involves a partnership with the Harrisburg City School District. The homes are expected to cost between $250,000 and $300,000 to build, with sales prices averaging $180,000 due to grants.
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Who's involved
- HarrisburgCity where the housing project is being undertaken and the City Council operates.
- Harrisburg City CouncilThe body responsible for reviewing the affordable housing plans.
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Harrisburg
city in and county seat of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States and Pennsylvania federated state capital city
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