Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in development
Eight-unit apartment building on Prescott Avenue
A variance is sought to build an eight-unit apartment building in an R-10 zone. Density in the hill section neighborhood is the question.
Scranton Housing Authority appointment
Paul Strunk is proposed to fill a Housing Authority board seat left open by Megan McDonough Alpert, serving through September 2031.
Local Share Account Grant Applications
Seven Local Share Account grant applications would fund everything from the Cultural Center's air conditioning to the Ronald McDonald House HVAC and a new Frances Willard Elementary schoolyard.
Koch Place vacation
An updated ordinance was introduced to close and vacate an unopened portion of Koch Place between Boland Court and S. Keastner Court, with a quit claim deed to Robert Trapper; the older version stays tabled.
Hickory Street property acquisition
The city is moving to buy a Hickory Street parcel from the Redevelopment Authority for $1; the ordinance was introduced and goes to committee.
Townhouse Development at Farr St and N Sumner Ave
Residents pushed back against a proposal to build 14 townhouses, citing worries about cramped parking, stormwater runoff, and dangerous traffic patterns.
Drive-Thru Coffee Shop and Parking Reduction at SouthSide Shopping Center
Brew Team Group wants to build a drive-thru coffee shop in the SouthSide Shopping Center parking lot while cutting 50 required parking spaces.
Multi-Family Conversion on Luzerne St
Sean Bingham is proposing to convert a three-family home into a four-family home at 1319-21 Luzerne St, impacting housing density.