Civil Municipal - Mar 2024

The BHIVE Building beavercountyced.org The purpose of the BHIVE building is to provide a secure and inviting place where entrepreneurs in the region can go for guidance and assistance when launching or nurturing their business! 1317 Seventh Ave, Beaver Falls development, Jones Jr. touches on the impact of a significant industrial project in the vicinity—a $6 million Shell plant for plastics. While this development has driven industry to the area, Beaver Falls’ strategic distance from it has allowed the city to attract businesses organically. Those choose Beaver Falls for its intrinsic qualities rather than its proximity to industrial giants. THE HOUSING LANDSCAPE IN BEAVER FALLS Amid a national housing crunch, Beaver Falls presents a unique narrative reflecting the challenges and opportunities within its residential sector. Mayor Johns articulates the city’s position within the broader housing discourse, emphasizing Beaver Falls’ diverse socio-economic composition. “We are a mixed socioeconomic community,” she notes, highlighting the city’s representation of a broad spectrum of American society, from lower socio-economic status to more affluent community members. According to Mayor Johns, this diversity presents both a challenge and an opportunity in the 96 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03

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