Notably, the area contains the city's long contested Harrisburg Incinerator located off of Cameron Street, which introduces environmental justice concerns for nearby residents, many of whom fall into low- and moderate-income (LMI) categories.

[1] There are, however, large amounts of undeveloped green spaces and access to parks and trails, particularly the Capital Area Greenbelt.

PennDOT's state headquarters building for Driver & Vehicle Services is also located within South Harrisburg along the river.

In 2023, the City began the design process of overhauling the mixed income neighborhoods within South Harrisburg, Hall Manor and Hoverter Homes.

[2] The same year, City Council approved a project of $3.4 million in private investment into the neighborhood to construct a new affordable housing apartment complex.