Documents & Resources
2010 Email Newsletters
Plans
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Switchback Gravity Railroad Preservation Planning Study
This 2007 report provides a plan for historic preservation of Carbon County’s Switchback Gravity Railroad.
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Sustainability Study Report (2006)
An assessment of the D&L’s progress on major initiatives set forth in the 1992 Management Action Plan. Prepared by the Conservation Study Institute of the National Park Service
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Management Action Plan – Full Text 72MB (1992)
This is the original call to action and guide to creating the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
Annual Reports
Fact Sheets
Inventory Documents
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Delaware River Access Owner Signage Inventory
Delaware River access owners and managers should use this form to inventory signage related to the Delaware River Water Trail.
Assessment Reports
Landmark Towns of Bucks County
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Landmark Towns Strategic Wayfinding Plan
The goal of this plan is to make it easier to navigate to, from, and through the historic boroughs of Bristol, Morrisville, New Hope and Yardley, thereby improving the vitality, local economy, and quality of life in the towns,
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Developed in 2006 and 2007 to provide a road map for regional “Main Street” revitalization in the historic boroughs of Bristol, Morrisville, New Hope and Yardley.
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Intergovernmental Agreement (Sample)
Municipal framework for the cooperative revitalization effort involving four boroughs in eastern Bucks County.
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Landmark Towns 2010 Community Achievement Awards
“Call for Nominations” Brochure
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Landmark Towns 2010 Community Achievement Awards Press Release
Grants
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The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. invites eligible parties to apply for grant funds to support projects furthering the D&L’s mission. This is your opportunity to apply for funding to preserve the heritage of our communities through partnerships that conserve resources, tell the stories and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
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The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. invites eligible parties to apply for grant funds to support projects furthering the D&L’s mission. This is your opportunity to apply for funding to preserve the heritage of our communities through partnerships that conserve resources, tell the stories and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Signage & Graphics
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Visually Speaking: Bring Your Stories to Life
This brochure is intended to guide our partners through the sign development process.
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Visually Speaking Signage Letter of Commitment
Partners should complete this form to participate in the Visually Speaking signage program.
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Visually Speaking Signage Template
Partners should use this template during the sign development process.
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Visually Speaking Design Guidelines
Full Text VS Guideline Book.
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Visually Speaking Design Guidelines: Additions
Addendum to the full text VS Guideline Book.
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Visually Speaking Sign Maintenance: Projecting Your Image, Protecting Your Investment
This brochure is intended to assist our partners with sign installation and maintenance.
Technical Assistance for Communities
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Bushkill Stream Conservancy’s Establishing Streamside Buffer Areas in Your Park or Community
A guide to ecologically-sound, low-maintenance riparian buffer strategies.
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The D&L NHC, Inc. is requesting bids for the installation of “Visually Speaking” signage along the D&L Trail in Delaware Canal State Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park and Historic Fallsington, Bucks County. Click on the above to download the Request for Bid Document.
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Design Guidelines for D&L Corridor Market Towns
A tool to enhance the architectural and landscape integrity of main streets and downtown areas
