Economic Development and CRIZ
Policy Committee July 29, 2025
READING, JULY 29 – State investments are already helping transform downtown Reading, serving as an illustration for how the City Revitalization and Improvement Zones are preserving historic buildings, growing local economies and paving the way for the redevelopment of cities and hometowns across Pennsylvania. To better understand how City Revitalization and Improvement Zones impact local communities and economies, the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee convened a roundtable discussion and tour with local business owners and local officials in Reading Tuesday. 
- Host: Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks
Media Release + News Coverage
- State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns, July 29, 2025
- Reading Eagle, State Rep. Manny Guzman hosts walking tour of downtown Reading, July 29, 2025
- WFMZ, Rep. Guzman optimistic about CRIZ's impact on Reading's economic growth, July 29, 2025
- BCTV, State Investments Transforming PA Cities, Hometowns, July 30, 2025
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