I've recently started paying attention to how many shabby commercial buildings line the roads of Lancaster County. While we have the most beautiful farmland and historic towns, we do have a number of unattractive commercial strips. In the long run, these commercial properties need to be upgraded or the problem of blight will increase.
I recently drove out Columbia Avenue and took these two pictures.
Both buildings look to be vacant and in need of some TLC. I'm not trying to pick on the owners -- just point out that the current situation is not ideal. I would like to hear some ideas about how to make our commercial strips more valuable in the long run.
Feel free to post similar pictures or ideas you have about how to manage commercial strips.
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My name is Dean Rock. I earn my living as a realtor in Lancaster PA, but this is not a sales-oriented website. This project stems from my long-standing interest in writing, photography and historic Lancaster homes. I value the Lancaster Life because it connects me to people all over Lancaster County who share my interests and concerns. Please contribute your thoughts and photos.
