A VISION FOR GROWTH With its picturesque setting, affordable housing, and strong sense of community, Armstrong County is growing in popularity as an attractive destination to live, work and play, creating a need for more residential options. With land available for development, the county is working in collaboration with the Armstrong School District and the Industrial Development Council to incentivize home builders to come to the area. “We’re a pro development County. We try to use anything that’s available that a local government economic development agency can use to attract investment,” says Alviano. Currently the county is partnering with developers to expand its housing stock, with plans for 60 new homes and potentially hundreds more in the pipeline. “Right now, if you’re looking to buy a newer home in Armstrong County, you can’t find one. And if you do find a newer house on the market, the price is 48 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03
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