Susquehanna Greenway
Strategic Initiatives
• Conservation and Water Resource Enhancement
• Revitalizing River Towns
• Improving River Access
• Improving Connectivity
• Signage, Branding & Promotion
River Towns
Williamsport
LewisburgMillersburg
Shickshinny
River Towns
Lock Haven
SelinsgroveColumbia
Towanda
River Towns
Duncannon
DanvilleTunkhannock
Jersey Shore
River Towns
Clearfield
NorthumberlandWrightsville
Wilkes Barre
Treasured Towns and Landscapes
Lewisburg Chickies Rock
Why Redevelopment?
• For every brownfield acre that is redeveloped, 4.5 acres of open space are preserved.(George Washington University 2002 Study)
• An analysis by King County, Washington, demonstrated that property that is vacant and eligible for redevelopment in the county’s growth areas can accommodate 263,000 new houses—enough for 500,000 people.
Expansion with little population growth
The percent of Pennsylvania’s total land area that is developed increased from:
4.1 percent in 1992 to 9.6 percent in 2005
Source: Pennsylvania State Land Use and Growth Management Report 2010
Offering recognition and assistance to Greenway communities that value the
River as an asset for
sustainable economic development and healthy living.
Susquehanna Greenway
River Towns Program
River Town Principles:
1. RESPECT AND WORK WITH
THE NATURE OF THE RIVER
2. INVOLVE PEOPLE WITH THE
RIVER AND THEIR TOWN
3. CONNECT WITH THE RIVER
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FAVORS RIVER TOWNS
A Susquehanna Greenway River Town:
•values and protects the resources of the river,
•provides connections to the river for outdoor recreation,
•has a high quality of life,
•is economically viable,
•is a sustainable community,
•is a healthy and safe community,
•is accessible and
•celebrates its heritage.
A community must:
• Be located within the Susquehanna Greenway
• Have an active “River Town Team”
• Commit to working on two projects, programs or events per year
• Sign a municipal resolution upholding principles
• Submit and application
Criteria to be designated as a Susquehanna Greenway River Town
Susquehanna Greenway River Town Designation Celebration
Sunbury Duncannon
Towanda
Community Engagement, Organizing and Visioning
Community Asset Mapping
Creating More Walkable, Bikeable Communities
Linking Land Use and Water Quality Workshop
Planning Complete
Streets
Organizing Community
Tree Planting Programs
Jersey Shore Public River Access
Project Profiles - Fundraising
Signing, Branding & Promoting
• Events
• Electronic Newsletter
• Susquehanna Greenway Website
• Social Media Marketing
• Sign Design Guidelines
Promoting Your Town
Susquehanna Greenway StaffTrish Carothers
Executive Director
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-522-7259
Zachary Pyle
River Towns Program Coordinator
570-522-7339
Erin Pierce
Program Coordinator
570-522-7244
Bridget Kane
Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
570-522-7275
Barbara Bogle
Program Assistant
570-522-7246
Susquehanna Greenway Partners
Upper North Branch Region
Phil Swank
Executive Director
Endless Mountains Heritage Region
2 Jefferson Street
Towanda, PA 18848
570-265-1528
David Buck
Greenway Coordinator
Endless Mountains Heritage Region
7417 Rt. 187
Sugar Run, PA 18846
Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties
Dale Freudenberger
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
110 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Room 220
Lehighton, PA 18235
610-377-4063
Upper West Branch Region
Janie French, Headwaters Charitable Trust
109 North Brady Street, 2nd floor
DuBois, PA 15801
Middle and Lower West Branch Region
Alice Trowbridge, RLA
1330 Morgan Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-327-1044
