Civil Municipal - April 2024

properties sell rapidly. Trently notes the housing inventory in Archbald is exceptionally scarce.. “Rental properties, especially in older parts of town, are also highly sought-after. Developers are currently constructing a variety of housing options to cater to the community’s needs, with a strong emphasis on single-family homes.” The median listing price for a single-family home in Archbald, PA, is $250,000. The median number of days these homes stay on the market is 115 days, and the average listing price per square foot is $152. Senator Rosemary Brown and State Representative Kyle Mullins have secured millions in funding for Archbald.Recently,the borough received an additional $2 million to address stormwater issues and repave surfaces. Archbald’s existing infrastructure—water, sewer capacity, and electricity—is well-prepared for growth.However, it expects to reach the development limit, despite the sizable area. Dulay states,“Resource conservation zones and a quarry occupy 1,400 acres, which will restrict further expansion.” BEAMED INTERNET, RECYCLING, AND UNSETTLING TAXES Residential developments approaching the 30-year mark have underground utilities, so Archbald relies on innovation to update the infrastructure for 2024 and beyond. Skypacket, a line-of-sight Internet service, has vied with dial-up and DSL for 15 years. Interestingly, it beams the internet to your home, not from a satellite, but from prime points within the municipality. GigaPower, a new fiber optic provider, is installing a new data option. 43 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04 ARCHBALD, PA