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Practical guides on development, leasing, downtown living and the lake region — written and reviewed by D&D Realty Group.
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Development
Adaptive reuse is the practice of converting an existing building to a new use instead of demolishing it. In downtown Scranton, where much of the building stock dates to the city's coal-and-rail era, it is one of the most practical ways to bring upper floors, storefronts and street life back into active use.
Residential
Downtown Wilkes-Barre offers a compact, walkable center built around Public Square and the Susquehanna riverfront, with two universities, a performing arts center and a growing number of apartments in and around the business district. It suits people who want city convenience at a Northeastern Pennsylvania scale.
Hospitality
Lake Wallenpaupack is a large man-made lake in the northern Poconos, with roughly 52 miles of shoreline. Visitors come for boating, fishing, swimming and trails in summer, fall foliage in autumn and a quieter, cabin-style getaway in the colder months.
Development
Mixed-use development combines two or more uses — typically residential, office, retail, hospitality or entertainment — in a single building or a closely connected group of buildings. The goal is a place that is active through the day and supports the businesses and residents within it.
Commercial
Leasing downtown Scranton space comes down to matching your business to the right location, access and building. Retail and restaurant users should prioritize street frontage and foot traffic; office users should weigh parking, access and the kind of building their team and clients will enjoy coming to.
Lifestyle
Downtown Scranton packs dining, bars, live events, museums and newer experience-driven venues into a walkable few blocks around Courthouse Square and Lackawanna Avenue. It works well for a night out, a group outing or a weekend visit.
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