This week, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello announced that Honesdale, in Wayne County, has officially been designated as […]
Read More about Downtown Honesdale Receives ‘Keystone Communities Main Street’ DesignationScranton, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver announced today, August 9, 2022, that United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA (UNC) has received Pennsylvania’s newest Keystone […]
Read More about Wolf Administration Designates United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA, Scranton’s Pine Brook Neighborhood as Keystone Communities Elm StreetWe are honored to recognize 25 Pennsylvania downtowns that have been named “Nationally Accredited Programs” by the National Main Street Center (NMSC) for 2022. Receiving National Accreditation Main Street Program […]
Read More about Recognizing PA’S 2022 Nationally Accredited DowntownsPennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) recently presented twelve awards during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a festive and venerable tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s […]
Read More about Congratulations to the 2022 Townie Award WinnersIn these final weeks of budget appropriations, make sure your elected officials know the importance of Keystone Communities Program line item in the DCED budget.
Read More about It’s Never Too Late to AdvocateGraphic Without Graphics There’s a segment at the end of each WalkWorks newsletter entitled “What’s In A Word?” in which some of the key and at times baffling terminology related […]
Read More about WHAT’S IN A WORD? Expanding Your Active Transportation Lexicon!This tour will be hosted on Monday, June 27. Be sure to register for the conference in time to receive the Early Bird Rate by May 27! See the full […]
Read More about The City Beautiful Movement Mobile Workshop: The Natural Features, Historic Factors, and How the City is EvolvingThe American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) offers a historic opportunity for counties and local municipalities to invest in local projects, programs and organizations. This webinar recording explains why and how you can […]
Read More about Webinar Recap: Save it! Start it! Build it! How to Access American Rescue Plan Funds for Historic Preservation & Economic Development“Twenty years ago, myself and a small group of residents recognized that Columbia Borough was dying,” says Mayor Leo Lutz on a balmy September day. The backdrop looks anything but […]
Read More about Navigating a Path Forward: Building Community Resilience from the Ground UpWe are ever more aware that walking and bicycling are critical modes of transportation that warrant attention and funding. Walking, biking and any form of wheeling are independent, reliable, and […]
Read More about WalkWorks Grant Round Now OpenJoin the Pennsylvania Downtown Center and access a wide range of resources and support to help your community flourish. As a member, you’ll enjoy discounted services, stay informed about funding opportunities, and connect with a statewide network of dedicated professionals working to revitalize Pennsylvania’s downtowns and neighborhoods.
