Harrisburg council approves Midtown redevelopment, school renovation, pool lease and other resolutions

Harrisburg — The Harrisburg City Council on June 24, 2025, voted unanimously to approve six resolutions that the council said will advance housing, school-site improvements, workforce development, urban forestry planning and public-safety measures around the governor's residence. Council members also approved a technical amendment to previously drafted minutes and moved several other items to committee for further review.

Resolution 56 of 2024, the council's largest development vote, approved a preliminary and final subdivision and land development plan submitted by Midtown Redevelopment LLC to consolidate and subdivide vacant parcels bounded by Riley, Fulton, Seaford and James streets. Planning Director Jeffrey Knight described the project as similar to the Capital Townhomes development and said it will include rowhomes, three multifamily buildings, a mixed-use building (designated Building 5), a food hall (Building 4), accessory parking on three sites, a total of 62 residential units across 23 buildings and roughly 5,500 square feet of commercial space. The developer representatives — identified in the record as Chris Bridal, Christian Coball and a Mr. Bryce — told council members they had worked with the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority and anticipated a February groundbreaking. The council approved the resolution by a 5–0 vote.

Resolution 32 of 2025 approved a land development plan for 555 South 20th Street submitted by Commonwealth Charter Academy to demolish part of the existing building and…