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Governor Shapiro to Join LeSean McCoy for Ribbon Cutting at JMB Gardens Affordable Housing Development

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will join LeSean McCoy, state and local leaders, and community members to celebrate the ribbon cutting of JMB Gardens, a newly developed 41-unit, $16.7 million affordable housing community in uptown Harrisburg. Developed by Vice Capital, LLC, the project is a major investment in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in the city, supported by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). This event reflects the Shapiro Administration's commitment to ensuring more Pennsylvanians have a safe, affordable place to live.

Key Takeaways:

  • The JMB Gardens affordable housing development is a 41-unit project with a total cost of $16.7 million.
  • Vice Capital, LLC, led by LeSean McCoy, is the developer of the project.
  • The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has supported the project, which provides safe and affordable housing for Harrisburg families.
  • Governor Josh Shapiro will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with state and local leaders, and community members.
  • The event highlights the Shapiro Administration's commitment to ensuring affordable housing for Pennsylvanians.
  • LeSean McCoy, a Harrisburg native and former NFL player, is leading the development efforts through Vice Capital, LLC.
  • The project reflects a significant investment in neighborhood revitalization in uptown Harrisburg.

Statistics:

  • 41: The number of units in the JMB Gardens affordable housing development.
  • $16.7 million: The total cost of the JMB Gardens affordable housing project.
  • 10:00 AM: The scheduled time for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24, 2025.
  • 2309 N. 6th Street: The address of the JMB Gardens affordable housing development in uptown Harrisburg.

Sources:

  • US State of Pennsylvania
  • Governor Josh Shapiro
  • LeSean McCoy, Owner, Vice Capital, LLC
  • Robin Weissmann, PHFA Executive Director and CEO
  • Senator Patty Kim
  • Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams
  • Brian Hudson, former PHFA Executive Director

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