John Luciew

2 weeks ago | pennlive.com | John Luciew |Sue Gleiter

Where many see a downtown in decline, Justin Browning sees opportunity after opportunity all along Harrisburg’s once-soaring, now-stumbling Second Street. The owner of JB Lovedraft’s and his partners are so confident they’re pursuing two major projects in the heart of the business district. Recently, they took over Sawyers entertainment complex, transforming it into a South Beach-themed nightlife venue with a taco menu and live music.

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | John Luciew

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2 weeks ago | pennlive.com | John Luciew |Sue Gleiter

(Second of two parts. Read Part One here.)In the redevelopment world, success begets success. Or at least it should. But in the case of Lancaster and Harrisburg, the long-term results of their downtown comebacks proved as different as the paths each city blazed to revitalize themselves. Lancaster’s careful, plodding planning provided a rock-solid foundation for sustainable growth that continues to this day.

2 weeks ago | pennlive.com | Sue Gleiter |John Luciew

It’s 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday and Harrisburg’s downtown is sleepy, except for the occasional pedestrian and the whoosh of a few passing cars. Restaurants along North Second Street, including Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop, Niko’s Pizza and Stocks on Second, are closed, at least for lunch. A visitor to Harrisburg’s downtown on this Saturday afternoon is surprised by the lack of activity. “Honestly, coming into the city it was pretty dead down here,” said Dylan Embiscuso of Lancaster.

2 weeks ago | pennlive.com | John Luciew |Sue Gleiter

(Part 1 of a two-part series)In the redevelopment world, success begets success. Or at least it should. But in the case of Lancaster and Harrisburg, the long-term results of their downtown comebacks proved as different as the paths each city blazed to revitalize themselves. Lancaster’s careful, plodding planning provided a rock-solid foundation for sustainable growth that continues to this day.