Unique housing program combats ‘studentification’ in neighborhoods surrounding Penn State
It’s a short walk from the municipal building in downtown State College where Ed LeClear works as borough planning director to a two-st
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6 years ago
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Housing boom in State College spurs debate over changing character of the town
The town that’s home to Penn State is growing. State College borough expects a 20 percent increase in housing units — mostly downtown student rentals. Not everyone is happy.
6 years ago
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For better or worse, State College’s growth is changing the community
Home to Penn State University’s main campus, State College and the larger Centre County area have been steadily growing in terms of population and economy.
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As Drexel transforms University City, communities nearby prepare for gentrification
When Schuylkill Yards was first announced – Brandywine Realty Trust’s proposal to turn 14 acres of largely empty, Drexel University-o
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6 years ago
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Norris — which has housed generations of low-income Philadelphians — is undergoing a redevelopment.
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State College has boomed in recent years due to the presence of Penn State's main campus. But what does that mean for low-income residents?
6 years ago
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