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What is the Landmark Towns Project?
The Landmark Towns project is a regional economic development initiative of four boroughs located along the Delaware Canal and River - Bristol, Morrisville, New Hope and Yardley. Each has a traditional historic downtown business district. The Landmark Towns project is designed to help these small towns breathe re-newed economic life into their business districts, while preserving and enhancing the industrial and cultural heritage they share. All of these boroughs have exhibited the will and interest to improve their quality of life, preserve historic resources, and enhance economic conditions.
How does the Landmark Towns Project work?
Representatives from participating towns worked with the D&L to develop a Regional Downtown Revitalization Plan. Representatives from each of the four town’s local business groups, civic organizations and municipal government worked on the plan. Planning funds came from the D&L’s federal partnership funds and the four communities. A professional Main Street coordinator has been hired to administer the plan. Matching funds from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development have been secured. In additon, each Borough has also committed to the five year funding plan.
Is Landmark Towns Different?
YES! The Landmark Towns project combines the tools of the four-point “Main Street” revitalization approach - promotion, organization, economic development and design - and the Pennsylvania State Heritage Park program, on a regional basis. Resources are shared that otherwise would be unavailable in small boroughs. Focused assistance is available to help implement this economic development strategy.
