City Council Evidentiary Public Hearing 9/17/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council of Reading, PA, held an evidentiary public hearing on September 17, 2026, to consider a certificate of appropriateness for the Cornerstone Project at 201 South 6th Street. The project involves the redevelopment of a historic site in the Prince Historic District, including partial demolition, rehabilitation of existing historic structures, and new construction to create a senior housing community. The council reviewed detailed presentations from the project's architects and developers, as well as input from city staff and a historic preservation consultant. Discussions focused on compliance with historic preservation standards, particularly the treatment of a reconstructed facade and differentiation between new and historic construction. The city staff recommended approval of the project, and no public comments were received. The council will render a final decision by resolution at a future meeting in October 2026.