HARRISBURG, Pa. — A portion of downtown Harrisburg has a new look, thanks to a $200,000 streetscape improvement project recently completed by Harristown Enterprises.
The streetscape improves in the city's SoMa (South of Market) area include permanent brick pavers, bike racks, planters, bollards, logos, and a large "Welcome to SoMa" sign along South Third Street between Market and Chestnut streets, Harristown Enterprises said in a press release.
"This unique Harrisburg destination is now a very distinctive and memorable neighborhood for block parties, festivals, and restaurant activity," Harristown Enterprises said. "(The project will) increase and enhance the neighborhood for retail and business activity and (will) improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and mobility" in addition to beautifying the neighborhood.
The project was funded in part by a grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
"We're thrilled to have this project completed and we look forward to welcoming more new tenants to the neighborhood," said Brad Jones, president of Harristown Enterprises. "The improvements that have been made will only enhance the public's use of this dynamic block. This project has been a long time coming, and it's great to have it finished in time for our summer block party series."
Harristown Enterprises also announced SoMa's event schedule for the rest of the month.
Events include:
June 20, 5-8 p.m.: Juneteenth SoMa Pop-Up inside the former Bricco restaurant, 31 S. Third St.
June 21, 5-9 p.m.: 3rd in the Burg Juneteenth Block Party with YPOC + HYP
June 27, 6-10 p.m.: "Budget Bash" SoMa block party
