WCI Partners in Harrisburg redevelops old, dilapidated buildings into vibrant commercial and residential hubs. In 2015, WCI Partners found a string of vacant, blighted properties in the 900 block of North Third Street, close to the Capitol and, at one time, a thriving section of the city.
With a New Markets Tax Credit allocation from Community First Fund, WCI Partners redeveloped four buildings totaling 40,000 square feet and created 41 apartment units – 8 of which are affordable-rate – and commercial space for three business tenants. One of these tenants is [email protected], a small business incubator and the first open co-working space in Harrisburg. With 6,500 square feet of flexible space, [email protected] can accommodate 90 members and offers a variety of convenient amenities.
This transformation has created a strong connection between the downtown and Midtown areas of the city, and like other WCI Partners projects, stands to have significant economic and social impact far beyond the neighborhood.
Westervelt Pellets
The NMTC helped the Westervelt Company to build a new wood pellet manufacturing facility in Aliceville, Ala.