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Williamsport Community and Economic Development lays out GIS, housing and bike‑connector plans for 2026
Summary
The department presented a strategic plan and proposed GIS software to target investments, plus bike‑lane and housing studies; staff said a connector through the UPMC campus will be funded in‑city with CDBG while Loyalsock handles its section.
The Department of Community and Economic Development told council it has drafted a strategic plan and is seeking to invest in data tools and targeted studies to drive growth and housing strategy in 2026.
"We have a 7.47% increase of $35,909, and majority of that is represented in the salary line," Valerie, the department director, told council as she recapped 2025 accomplishments including LERTA streamlining, a downtown strategic plan with the…
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