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CREATING MORE FLOOD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES: RIVERFRONT MASTER PLANNING FOR SHICKSHINNY AND FERNVILLE September 30, 2013
CREATING MORE
FLOOD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES:
RIVERFRONT MASTER PLANNING
FOR SHICKSHINNY AND FERNVILLE
September 30, 2013
Global Issue – Local Solutions
Global Issue – Local Solutions
Global Issue – Local Solutions
Balancing Goals and Objectives Private Land Rights and Public Health and
Safety
Community Design and Stream Dynamics
Susquehanna Greenway Goals
Respect and work with the nature of the
Susquehanna River
Connect with the River (physically,
visually, spiritually)
Involve people with the River and with
their River Town
Recognize the importance of River Towns
as economic, social and recreational hubs
Project Overview
Assess their current condition
Define the community’s vision and goals
Develop a master plan and action strategies
for community revitalization projects
Engage partners and funding sources to
implement the Master Plan
Ace Hoffman Studios, 1960
Luzerne County Historical Society
History of Shickshinny
Historic RiverfrontsShickshinny – North Branch Pennsylvania Canal
Union Street
History of Shickshinny
Cooner, 1938
Luzerne County Historical Society
Sanborn Company, 1929
History of Fernville
Industry, Mills, Dams, Highways and Bridges
Deitterick Grist Mill
• Deitterick grist mill• Just east of Hemlock Street near what would later become Walnut Street• Dam constructed to direct water from Fishing Creek to mill wheel• 5’ high and 75’ across
Important Facts
History of Fernville
Water Quality Projects
Passive Recreation i.e.
benches and gathering
Canoe and Kayak Area
Scenic River Overlooks
Deitterick Grist Mill
History of Fernville
Fishing Creek Stream Dynamics
Flooding
Stream Channel Migration
Erosion
Channel Aggrading / Scour
Master Plans
New Riverfronts /
Waterfronts
Shickshinny Riverfront -
Community Wish List River Access
Athletic/Sport Fields
Natural Areas
Water Quality Projects
Regional Trail Hub
Riverfront Trails i.e. Warrior Trail & Mocanaqua Loop)
Multi-use Pavilion
Community Gardens
Dog Park
Camping Area
Public Restrooms
Picnic Tables and Grills
Adult Exercise Equipment
Passive Recreation i.e. benches and gathering spots
Canoe and Kayak Area
Scenic River Overlooks
Event Space & Amphitheater
Compatible Use Areas
Town Green / Event Lawn
Amphitheater
Picnic Area
Adult Exercise Area
Restroom Facilities
Benches and Seating
Heritage Park
Community Gardens
Pavilion
Benches and Seating
Restroom Facilities
Natural Area
Heritage Park
Native American
Interpretation
Outdoor Classroom
River Access / Overlook
River Access
Primitive Camping
Dog Park
Natural Areas
Scenic River Overlooks
Picnic Area
Athletic / Sport Fields
Basketball Court
Playground
Skate Park
Pavilion
Rail Trail
Riverfront Nature Trails
River Access
Natural Area
Restroom Facilities
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Riverfront Master Plan
Community Vision – Small Town,
Recreation Hub, Art Town
Downtown Streetscape
Downtown Streetscape
Riverfront Park and Town Green
Town Green / Community Event Space
and Amphitheater
Heritage Park – Native American,
Industry, Canal and Railroad History
Adult Recreation
Community Gardens / Ag. Education
River Connection
Riverfront Park and Town Green
Riverfront Park and Town Green
Reconnecting the Floodplain
Stabilization and Education
Reconnecting the Floodplain
Stabilization and Education
Public – Private Investment
Public – Private Investment
Family Recreation
Teen Recreation - Athletic Fields,
Basketball, Skate Park, Outdoor Classroom
Natural Land Management
Green Infrastructure and
Stormwater Management
Riverfront Master Plan
Fernville – Fishing Creek Corridor
Hemlock Township
Smart Growth Strategy
Hemlock Township
Smart Growth Strategy
Special Thanks - TeamSHICKSHINNY BOROUGHSHICKSHINNY FORWARDLUZERNE COUNTY PLANNING & GISHEMLOCK TOWNSHIPHEMLOCK MUNICIPAL SEWER AUTHORITYCOLUMBIA COUNTY
SUSQUEHANNA GREENWAY PARTNERSHIP -ERIN PIERCE
SEDA-COG GIS -KATHY HANNAFORD
INTERNS -TOM KRAJEWSKIRENEE NOLLAMANDA TAYLORMICHELLE ZUCKERTAYLOR WOLFE
CREATING MORE
FLOOD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES:
RIVERFRONT MASTER PLANNING
FOR SHICKSHINNY AND FERNVILLE
September 30, 2013
