Change Starts Now: A long-term plan for downtown Harrisburg begins with early wins

No one expects downtown Harrisburg to transform overnight.

I understand the skepticism when you hear about “another plan” to help our capital city. There are reasons for that skepticism, and it can be difficult to believe this time is different. But communities don’t lose belief because progress is slow; they lose belief when progress is not evident.

Belief is also shaped by how we talk about downtown—and how we consume the stories around it. When the loudest narratives focus only on what’s wrong, it becomes harder for residents, businesses and investors to see what’s possible. Revitalization requires a shared willingness to recognize progress and participate in it…

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