LOOKING UP: A CALL TO RECOVER THE UNDERUSED UPPER STORIES IN DOWNTOWN TAMAQUA
The Tamaqua Area Community Partnership recently commissioned the production of a short video to highlight the potential for development of the upper stories of our commercial buildings in downtown Tamaqua. The video features the commercial and residential development that has been completed at the Flat Iron Building by the Miller family.
The Chamber's Executive Director, Linda Yulanavage, along with Todd Miller, owner of the Flat Iron Building, Kerry Barr, a residential tenant in the building, and Les Wargo, owner of Atlas Structural Steel, a commercial tenant in the building, provide insight on the possibilities and advantages for development of the building stock in downtown Tamaqua.
Producer, Ed Redding, provided the editing of this production. The still photos are part of the Upper Story Market study that was recently completed by Schroeder & Schroeder Consulting of Barnesville for the Community Partnership. (A copy of the study will be available on this site in the near future.)
You will be amazed at the possibilities that are available for development of market rate housing, and commercial space in Tamaqua's downtown.
For further information on the development possibilities, contact the Chamber of Commerce office at (570)668-1880, or chamber@tamaqua.net.
The video is a Windows Media File which can be viewed by clicking the icon below:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Location Located in the northeast region of Pennsylvnia, within the I-81 Corridor, the Tamaqua area is ideally situated for businesses wishing to serve a densely populated portion of the country, all along the East Coast and to the west.
The Tamaqua area is strategically located with access to most major markets. •Within a 500-mile radius of 40% of the nation's population and 60% of Canada's population. •20 minutes from I-80 for east/west/northern tier markets •55 minutes from I-84 for the New England markets
Labor Force Excellent availability of experienced, well-educated and skilled laborers. Employees offer a strong work ethic and high productivity standards.
Education & Training Northeastern Pennsylvania has a strong system of higher education, featuring an extensive network of colleges, universities and technical schools. Our institutions will customize training programs to meet employers needs.
Cost of Operating Considerably lower operating costs as compared to major metropolitan markets including Philadelphia and New York City.
Real Estate A wide array of options for lease or purchase for offices, industrial, commercial, retail, and mixed-use in our downtown and our mixed-use business park.
Utilities A highly reliable electric delivery service that operates on a different grid other than the one servicing Manhattan with service provided by PPL Utilities. Utilities in place in Tidewood East Industrial Park include: water, sewer, rail, electric, and fiber optics.
Quality of Life Low crime rates, coupled with short daily commute times, and lower cost of living An abundance of leisure acitivities for all ages Majestic scenery First class educational opportunities A Pennsylvania Blueprint Community
Commercial Opportunities The Borough of Tamaqua is a Pennsylvania Main Street Community, a commercial revitalization program, managed by Downtown Tamaqua, Inc., through the Chamber of Commerce. The Borough of Tamaqua is a Pennsylvania Elm Street Community, a neighborhood revitalization program, managed by the South Ward Neighborhood Committee.
The Tamaqua area is a vital market filled with opportunities and a superior quality of life.
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