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Harrisburg council backs design‑phase funding for proposed Town Center, delays full $2M commitment
Summary
Councilors at a Town of Harrisburg budget workshop agreed to use existing design funds and public engagement rather than commit the full $2 million proposed for a Town Center plaza, citing concerns about design detail and the need for community input and potential partners.
At a Town of Harrisburg budget workshop, councilors agreed to pursue a design and public‑engagement phase for a proposed Town Center plaza rather than immediately commit the roughly $2,000,000 construction estimate shown in staff renderings.
Rob (speaker 2), a town staff presenter, showed conceptual renderings and said the larger number came from staff conversations at a retreat. Rob told the council: "If the community doesn't like this or people in this room aren't comfortable with it, don't do it." He said the $2,000,000 figure is a top‑end cap and that staff recommended a phased approach to avoid…
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