Updates From the Centre County Historical Society

Centre County is currently working on a Countywide Recreation and Greenway Plan.
Please attend this informational Public Meeting to learn about the Recreation
and Greenway Plan.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Sundman Hall (Banquet Room)

The American Philatelic Center

100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823

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Pennsylvania's Greenways Program was launched in August 2001 with the completion of a statewide greenways action plan, "Pennsylvania's Greenways - An Action Plan for Creating Connections." The governor amended Executive Order 1998-3 identifying the
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) as the lead agency responsible for Action Plan implementation. The state has funded (with matching monies) approximately forty committed, ongoing, and completed plans throughout the Commonwealth. Greenways will become one of the Commonwealth's most powerful tools to achieve sustainable growth and livable communities.

Centre County, following this direction and with funding from the DCNR and the Centre County Board of Commissioners, is prepared to develop its first Countywide Greenway & Recreation Plan.

The Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, serving as the lead agency on this document, intends for this plan to provide the Centre County municipalities with guidance on implementation of their own greenway and recreational facilities. As with any comprehensive planning document, public participation during the plan development process is imperative. A Greenway Steering Committee has been developed and had an initial kick-off meeting. Other input will be derived from several public meetings, key person interviews, and random sample surveys.

For more information about the Centre County Recreation and Greenway Plan:
Centre County Recreation & Greenway Plan Newsletter

Centre County Planning and Community Development Office Website