Downtown Reading Revitalization

Downtown Reading – Berks County’s Central Business District

In collaboration with numerous partners, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is working to revitalize and facilitate economic development in Downtown Reading.

Momentum is building in the Downtown area with the announcement of Alvernia University’s CollegeTowne at 401 Penn Street and the redevelopment of the Madison Building at 400 Washington Street with more in the pipeline. Over the last 10+ years over $266 million dollars have been invested in numerous development projects in the downtown area.

Be a part of the momentum! The team at GRCA can help you find your dream property and connect you to the resources to make it all come together.

How We Can Help

Real Estate – We can help you identify available space for lease and/or sale in downtown RDG.
Financing Opportunities – GRCA operates under a single principle — helping businesses grow and succeed in our community. Using our existing connections and available resources, we can direct you to exclusive financing opportunities to fund your business’s next project.
Introductions + Connections – We are happy to make introductions to other Downtown Reading business and/or property owners.
Downtown Data + Demographics – We want to arm you with the information you and your business need to succeed. In addition to regularly updated data, we can provide you with custom reports upon request.

Here is What They are Saying

"Fifteen years ago, my partners and I chose to start our business in Downtown Reading for many reasons, including its character, convenient central location, and affordable rent. Two years ago, when I decided to purchase an office building, I again chose Downtown Reading. There are great revitalization efforts underway, and I’m happy to be a part of the excitement.”

“With Reading becoming such a vibrant place the Weidenhammer Team did not want to miss the opportunity to join the movement and become an early investor in Downtown Reading revitalization."

"Reading is home to me, it’s a city that has allowed me to make my dreams a reality...It provided me with the opportunity to have a business, raise my children, own a commercial property, serve my community and even find true love...”

"We knew we could to be the change of hope everyone wanted to see and that it was up to us to start with the shining light and warmth of hospitality. To be a vibrant city we needed businesses that bring hope and joy 24 /7 and every day to the citizens in the community. This was our dream that has become a reality.”

“Shuman Development Group started redeveloping properties in Downtown Reading in 1994 and in 2008 did a comprehensive study of cities all along the eastern half of the Country, from Mobile, Alabama all the way up to Buffalo, New York. What we determined was that no other city on the east coast could match the upside potential of properly done investments in the City of Reading. We see the momentum starting to grow and continue to make those investments we began 25 years ago."

"Our future, and that of our city, is forever intertwined. Alvernia’s strategy will focus its energy and resources on the mutually growth of the city and the University. This is how we will define our future success ...”

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