PDC Joins Statewide Partners in GORP for PA’s Recreation Economy Coalition![](https://padowntown.org/wp-content/themes/padowntown/img/download-solid.svg)
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner joined Wolf administration officials and a new Recreation Engagement Coalition (REC) to kick off discussions on growing Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation sector. PDC was honored to be invited to this conversation alongside other statewide partners.
Nature-Based Placemaking Handbook![](https://padowntown.org/wp-content/themes/padowntown/img/download-solid.svg)
This handbook was developed through a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC), a statewide nonprofit corporation. The concepts and methodologies that follow may be applied as a way for communities that are looking to utilize their natural recreational resources as assets to grow and enhance their community and economic development strategies.
Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Economy Executive Summary![](https://padowntown.org/wp-content/themes/padowntown/img/file-regular.svg)
One-page summary of the full economic impact analysis
Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Economy![](https://padowntown.org/wp-content/themes/padowntown/img/download-solid.svg)
Exploring the Economic Development Potential of Nature-Based Placemaking
Nature-Based Placemaking; Connecting Nature, Commerce & Community![](https://padowntown.org/wp-content/themes/padowntown/img/download-solid.svg)
Journey across the state of Pennsylvania to see the real, on the ground impact of outdoor recreation. Traversing trail communities and gathering perspectives from all aspects – small business owners, investors, thought leaders in entrepreneurship and trail culture – this piece illustrates how nature-based placemaking can improve the economic vitality, quality of life, and sense of place within a community. This is about more than just a physical connection between a town and a recreational asset – it’s a vehicle for the entire community to be embraced and cultivated.
NBPM Business Enhancement & Development Workshop Recording![](https://padowntown.org/wp-content/themes/padowntown/img/download-solid.svg)
This workshop is targeted towards existing and potential entrepreneurs in your community. Focusing on: business retention, expansion, and recruitment tools and resources; applicable financial resources; the importance of understanding your existing and potential customer; as well as understanding regional economics in becoming a Nature-Based Place.