Mayor's Welcome Letter

Overview of City Services and Community Information

The City of Altoona provides a welcoming message to residents and visitors, emphasizing its commitment to offering easy access to information about city services and community events. The document highlights Altoona’s location in scenic Central Pennsylvania, near Interstate-99, and promotes the city as an ideal place for living, working, playing, raising a family, and conducting business.

Key Features of Altoona

• Recreational Opportunities: The city boasts an abundant supply of year-round recreational activities.
• Education: Home to Penn State Altoona, a world-class university.
• Shopping Destination: Known as a premier shopping destination.
• Business Growth: The business community is expanding, with excellent healthcare facilities and affordable housing options.
• Downtown Revitalization: Ongoing efforts include the development of new businesses, housing opportunities, and several new hotels.

Invitation to Explore

The Mayor invites residents and visitors to explore the city’s website (altoonapa. gov) to learn more about Altoona and take advantage of all it has to offer. The goal is to provide citizens and visitors with a high quality of life and services second to none.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, the Mayor’s Office can be reached at:

• Address: 1301 12th Street, Suite 200, Altoona, PA 16601
• Phone: (814) 949-2476

Signature

The letter is signed by Matthew A. Pacifico, the Mayor of Altoona.