We, the undersigned residents of Capitol Heights (1600 Block of N 4th and surrounding streets) petition the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg as well as City Council and ask that infill development of the vacant lots located within the border of 4th & Hamilton thru 4th & Harris (1600 block of N 4th) adhere to industry best practices and principles of Multi-Family Development in existing neighborhoods, e.g.:

• Building types should be compatible with and make respectful transitions to the current neighborhood
• Build in scale proportion to existing structures – small homes next to larger townhomes, next to multi-units, next to larger complexes
• If infill development proposes a change to include commercial space(s), it must also be compatible with the current scale, volume of traffic, and character of the street
• There should be no building perceived as a full-block building.

With these established practices in mind, we are against the proposed building of:

• 4th & Clinton - A five-story apartment building (48 apartments) with 1st-floor commercial space (large grocery chain) 
  4th & Clinton - A four-story apartment building (38 apartments) 
  4th & Clinton - A three-story apartment building (9 apartments) with 1st-floor commercial space
  4th & Hamilton - A three-story apartment building (9 apartments) with 1st-floor commercial space
  4th & Hamilton - A three-story apartment building (4 apartments) with 1st-floor commercial space

Because the introduction of four (4) apartment complexes and commercial spaces in such a small area will create a vast:

• Increase in traffic  
• Parking Shortage

  • They have allotted parking spaces for one (1) car per family. So, where will guests, delivery drivers, employees, and customers of the commercial properties park

• Decrease walkability
  • Especially for children who travel to and fro for school
• Diminish residents’ right to “quiet enjoyment”