About Lancaster's Lancaster City

The construction of the Lancaster, PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel is really picking up momentum!

The tower emerges from behind the original art nouveau facade of the Watt & Shand building it is preserving.

The front entrance of the Convention Center is taking shape.

One of the new parking garages under construction.

From the side of the historic block, the new tower has reached the 12th floor! The yellow loader sits where Reifsnyder Pianos once stood. That building was lost in a fire. The 200-year-old building to the left will be preserved.

A beautiful day in Lancaster's Penn Square!

Lancaster PA Convention Center 11-10-07

Lancaster PA Convention Center 9-30-07

Lancaster Convention Center Construction 8-16-07

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Lancaster City Living, our local city living advocate and information source, released their Spring/Summer issue of Lancaster City Living Magazine last week. This magazine is unique in that it brings together many of the great things Lancaster City residents love in one place - the restaurants, galleries, attractions, theatres, neighborhoods and much more. I like this magazine because it puts the whole city down on paper for my homebuyer clients to study, which helps me immensely when I have to explain the different areas and markets within the city limits.

Lancaster City Living has had an eventful first year under the able leadership of Michael Sprunger. An offshoot of Tabor Community Services, Lancaster City Living has focused from the beginning on improving the home ownership situation as well as "revving up" the residents by showing them what's right at their fingertips. The print magazine serves as a guide or handbook for those interested in owning a Lancaster City home. For a more in-depth profile of Michael click here.

I met with Michael today at his office and we talked about the progress being made in virtually every corner of Lancaster City. He is excited about developing relationships with developers who want to take renovation of blocks of homes to the next level, restoring them and creating more vibrant communities on those blocks. Michael pointed out how Mayor Rick Gray is making himself available to residents if each segment of the city via townhall meetings, and how the response has been very positive with residents asking how they can help keep the momentum going in their neighborhoods. I was once again impressed with Michael's breadth of knowledge on the city (he's lived here for 20 years...and not on the west end) and his desire to see Lancaster City Living succeed.

If you get a chance, check out the new issue of Lancaster City Living magazine! It's also available online in an interactive version here. If you are working with me as your realtor, you can have a free copy - just give me a call. If you are interested in exploring home ownership in Lancaster City, I'd be happy to get you started on your search. My direct number is 717-799-0851.

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For Lancaster PA homes for sale click here. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and an involved community member. Jeff's work has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal. Jeff's blog on Lancaster County and its homes is nationally-featured. Contact Jeff for more help with your Lancaster PA Real Estate needs. Jeff is also a photographer - view some of his portfolio. Comments are welcome!

The City of Lancaster, PA has been undergoing a renaissance for the past several years. I have written about the Lancaster County Convention Center, the Lancaster Fall Art Walk, the Eastern Market, First Friday in Lancaster, PA, Musser Park, and many other aspects of the County Seat of Lancaster County.

Last Fall, Lancaster City Living was created. This organization, formed to improve homeownership in the City of Lancaster, is composed of three facets.

First of all, a website was created as a resource for anyone wanting information about the history, cultural opportunities, restaurants, and residences of the city.

Second, a physical "storefront" has been located at the Eastern Market, 308 East King Street, where local information may be obtained.

Third, a new glossy magazine has been created, full of beautiful photographs and informative articles about life, culture and history in the City of Lancaster. The second issue of Lancaster City Living has just been published. It's a great issue, chock full of interesting information on the neighborhoods and lifestyles of the City. If you would like a free copy of the latest issue, just call me at (717) 951-5552.

For anyone who would like more information about the advantages of living in a small, friendly, historic city where almost everything you could wish for is within walking distance, I would welcome the opportunity to answer your questions.

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