Cumberland County, one of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania, adopted a new Comprehensive Plan on December 19, 2024 (“Plan”). The Plan is organized around eight principles, identified as the “Cumberland...more
...The main issue seems to relate to the number of parking spaces required, proposed, and provided. While most developers and builders seek flexibility to provide parking in accordance with industry trends or neighborhood...more
In recent months, several media outlets have reported on potential redevelopment concepts and initiatives for the Colonial Park Mall site in Lower Paxton Township and the Harrisburg Mall site in Swatara Township, both located...more
Commonwealth and local officials recently announced that a new farm will soon begin operating in Northeastern Pennsylvania. A farming operation may not seem like front page news given Pennsylvania’s long and rich...more
There is a common misconception among municipal officials and planners in Pennsylvania, something similar to the following: “The State told us we have to update our comprehensive plan.”...more
Several polls indicate that housing affordability continues to be a major issue across the nation....more