Former Quarry to ios logistics hub
Adaptive Reuse | Zoning Strategy | Brokerage Service
2224 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA
Once a long-vacant quarry along one of Harrisburg’s key logistics corridors, 2224 Paxton Street has undergone a dramatic transformation. Landmark Commercial Realty led the adaptive reuse of this ±11.57-acre site, repositioning it into a high-performing Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) facility now leased by JB Hunt. Through early site control, a zoning-led strategy, and coordination with public and private partners, the project overcame significant infrastructure challenges to deliver lasting economic and operational value.
Project Profile
| SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Client: | Private Owner |
| Location | Harrisburg, PA |
| Site Size: | ± 11.57 AC |
| End User: | JB Hunt Transportation Services |
Located along the I-83 corridor in Harrisburg, 2224 Paxton Street presented a rare opportunity to redevelop a centrally positioned but long-underutilized site. Landmark Commercial Realty recognized the property’s potential to meet growing industrial demand and led the transformation from vacant land into a logistics-ready IOS facility. With JB Hunt now operating on-site, the project supports regional freight activity and contributes to the area’s continued economic revitalization.
Services Provided:
- Site Control & Strategic Positioning
- Zoning & Land Use Analysis
- Tenant Identification & Lease Structuring
- Infrastructure Planning & Development Oversight
Key Objectives
Redevelop Underutilized Land
Position a dormant quarry site for new industrial use through targeted planning and zoning alignment.
Secure Long-Term Tenancy
Identify and engage a high-credit user with regional logistics demand.
Overcome Infrastructure Challenges
Navigate PennDOT’s I-83 expansion, eminent domain adjustments, and sitework limitations.
Support Corridor Growth
Catalyze further reinvestment along a key Harrisburg logistics corridor.
Our Approach
Brokerage Actions
Landmark Commercial Realty initiated the transformation of 2224 Paxton Street by securing site control in mid-2023 and immediately launching a zoning-first strategy to confirm permitted IOS uses under Swatara Township ordinances. This certainty allowed for a highly targeted market analysis focused on logistics and transportation users.
JB Hunt, with existing nearby operations and growing regional needs, was quickly identified as a strong match. Landmark worked closely with the tenant, engineering consultants, and the township to structure a lease and coordinate entitlements.
When PennDOT’s I-83 expansion required acquisition of a portion of the site, Landmark and its development partners—BL Companies and ECI Group—adapted the site plan with revised compaction grading, stormwater engineering, and secure access design to maintain the project’s functionality and long-term value.
Tenant Solutions
The project reached full tenant occupancy in Q1 2025. JB Hunt consolidated nearby operations into the new IOS facility, improving efficiency and regional coverage. The site, once long dormant, now plays a strategic role in regional freight movement and has helped accelerate reinvestment along the Paxton Street/I-83 corridor. The project also eliminated a major underutilized parcel and contributed to increased tax revenue and infrastructure improvement for the community.