Pine Brook Neighborhood Plan by wrtdesign

PINE BROOK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

J U LY 20 21

UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS of Northeastern Pennsylvania

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to our s

STE E RI N G C O M M IT T E E M E MBERS : f Ida Castro, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine f Eileen Cipriani, City of Scranton, OECD f Brian Costanzo, Lackawanna College

Lacka Margaret TH AN K YOU TO Department of OURPennsylvania S P ON S ORS & Scranton S UP P ORTERS Willa

f Kyle Donahue, Councilman, City of Scranton

Margaret Briggs Foundation

f Jesse Ergott, NeighboWorks NEPA

Thank you to our sponsors & supp L AC K AWA N N A C O U NT Y

f Katie Gilmartin, Scranton School Board + Business Owner f Joseph Hollander, Scranton Primary Health Care Center

Lackawanna County Pine Brook Plan Margaret Briggs Foundation Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Authority Ida Castro, Brian Costanzo Mof A REconomic G AEileen R E T B RCipriani, I G& G SCommunity Department Dev Tim Morgan, Pine Brook Resident +Pennsylvania Business Owner F O U NPaul DAT IMacknosky, ON Hollander, Bernie McG Scranton Area Foundation Meegan Possemato, Business Owner Bruce Reddock, Theodore Ritsick, C Todd Pousley, NeighborWorks NEPA Willary Foundation

f Paul Macknosky, State of PA, DCED f f f f

Thank you to our sponsors & supporters! Margaret Briggs

f Bruce Reddock, Scranton Chamber of Commerce f Theodore Ritsick, State of PA, DCED

Lackawanna County Foundation Mary-Pat Ward, City of Scranton, OECD Margaret Briggs Foundation P E& N NCommunity S Y LVA N I A D E PA RT M E NT CathyPennsylvania Wechsler, Lackawanna Department College of Economic Development O F E C O N O M I C & C O M M U NCommittee: IT Y PineArea Brook Plan Steering Scranton Foundation D E V E LO P M E NT Ida Castro, EileenWillary Cipriani,Foundation Brian Costanzo, Kyle Donahue, Jesse Ergott, Kati

f Cara Sherman, United Neighborhood Centers f f

Hollander, Paul Macknosky, Bernie McGurl, Tim Morgan, Meegan Possema A SP E CI AL T H A N K YO U TO T H E Theodore Ritsick, Cara Sherman, Mary-Pat Ward, Cat Bruce Reddock, Willary Foundation

Margaret Briggs

RES I D E NTS & B U S IN EFoundation SS E S OF PINE BRO O K

S C R A NTO N A R E A F O U N DAT I O N

Pine Brook Plan Steering Committee:

Ida Castro, Eileen Cipriani, Brian Costanzo, Kyle Donahue, Jesse Ergott, Katie Gilmartin, Joseph W I L L A RY F O U N DAT I O N Hollander, Paul Macknosky, Bernie McGurl, Tim Morgan, Meegan Possemato, Todd Pousley, Bruce Reddock, Theodore Ritsick, Cara Sherman, Mary-Pat Ward, Cathy Wechsler

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 01

PLANNIN G P ROC E SS & N E I GH BORH OO D SNAPSHOT 5 Introduction to Pine Brook

Planning Process

How we Reached the community

PINE BROOK TODAY

History 14 Assets & Anchors

Community Members

Existing Conditions 20

03 04

PINE BROOK TOM ORROW

Constraints + Opportunities

Vision + Plan Framework

Catalyst Sites

THE PLAN

Streets + Public Realm

Housing, Health & Quality of Life

Business Mix & Economic Vitality

Downtown Gateway Placemaking

Lower Capouse Social Support Framework

Riverfront Recreation Link

Penn Ridge Recreation Hub

IMPLE ME N TATI ON 75 Partnerships + Services

Getting It Done

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WHY PINE BROOK? Pine Brook is the perfect spot for us, we haven’t ever considered leaving – people stop by on their way to and from Downtown. We are part of people’s daily routines and holidays.

-- National Bakery

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01 PLANNING PROCESS & NEIGHBORHOOD SNAPSHOT IN TH IS S ECTION : Introduction to Pine Brook

Planning Process

How We Reached the Community

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INTRODUCTION TO PINE BROOK NEI GH BO RH O O D SNA P SH OT Pine Brook is located just north of Downtown, it is

For the purposes of the neighborhood plan, the

the only link from Downtown to the neighborhoods

Pine Brook Focus Area (Figure 2) is a targeted area

to the North with lots of riverfront and potential

centered around Capouse Avenue bounded by the

to connect to the water, open spaces, and trails

Lackawanna River on the west, N. Washington Ave

available in the city. A small neighborhood of less

on the east, New York St on the north, and Olive

than 0.5 square mile with just under 3,000 residents,

St on the south. Despite its great location, the

Pine Brook has a vibrant mix of uses including

neighborhood struggles with being seen as a pass

institutional, industrials, retail, and residential. An

through for people traveling to and from Downtown,

asset-rich community with a lot of strengths to build

with limited street connections and east-west

off of including schools, public sector organizations,

barriers. However, Pine Brook has a rich history and

public service anchors, and larger institutions.

culture of being a walk to work community with a strong local identity.

FIGURE 1: Neighborhood Context CLARKS SUMMIT BOROUGH

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Source: Source: POPULATION - US CENSUS 2018 ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATE (VIA ESRI BAO), Source: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME - ESRI BAO 2019 ESTIMATES

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FIGURE 2: Pine Brook Focus Area

1,000

2,000 ft

This study area was chosen to differentiate Pine Brook from Downtown & Green Ridge by using the perceived natural and historic borders.

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PLANNING PROCESS PROPERTY

Soft Project Launch

RESIDENT

Final Deliverables

Focus Groups

BUSINESS

Business Owners Realtors + Developers Forum Housing + Quality of Life (Residents Only)

Final Plan Development

Survey Data Collection Existing Conditions Analysis

Plan Development

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Meeting-In-A-Box

Launch creative "at-home" + digital engagement strategies Mailer // Website // Press Release

MEETING FACILITATION KIT

Socially distanced in-person meetings

The planning process began in May 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The planning team’s engagement strategy was developed and built to accommodate social distancing and use of virtual community and steering committee meetings when possible. Zoom - Virtual Project Launch

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Pop-Ups throughout the neighborhood

P L A N N I N G G OA L S

S UB-COM M IT TEES Sub-committees were formed to help provide technical and experiential guidance and feedback to the planning team about the process, vision, strategies and implementation of the project.

GREEN SPACE I D E NT I F Y A R E A S F O R A N D I M P R OV E EXISTING AREAS FOR INCREASED U T I L I Z AT I O N O F G R E E N S PA C E S.

BUSINESS + COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS Focused on how to develop ideas on how to support, recruit and promote local businesses, particularly industrial/light industrial and social/food business that have the potential to bring quality jobs and increase quality of life for local residents and workers.

P U B L I C S PA C E S + A M E N IT I E S

PUBLIC ART

Used “Safe, Clean, & Green” as a driving element in the plan’s

E M P LOY P U B L I C A RT TO H E L P C O M B AT B L I G HT A N D M A K E T H E A R E A M O R E WA L K A B L E.

program-based initiatives to improve the overall image along

approach. Also explored how to develop infrastructure and key streets, increase awareness of existing amenities, and mobilize community members to take ownership over, make full use of, and activate existing amenities.

C O M M U N I C AT I O N S + M E S S A G I N G Helped establish intentional alignment with other ongoing

HOUSING I NT R O D U C E M I X E D A N D A F F O R DA B L E H O U S I N G O P T I O N S.

plans and initiatives, promote a collaborative message, and work with the public sector to leverage CDBG and Act 47 distressed financial status of the City of Scranton to support the recommendations of this plan.

COMMUNITY PRIDE F O S T E R C O M M U N IT Y P R I D E T H R O U G H N E W C O M M U N IT Y E V E NT S.

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HOW WE REACHED THE COMMUNITY 27 SURVEY RESPONSES BUSINESS OWNERS SURVEYS

64 SURVEY RESPONSES RESIDENTS

“IN-PERSON” PHYSICAL

1,000+ SURVEYED

FOCUS GROUPS PARCELS / PROPERTY

“AT HOME” DIGITAL

M E E T I N G-I N-AB OX

Following social distancing guidelines, the planning team used different engagement tools to share with the community what was learned and to gather feedback and responses using three main tools: Surveys, Focus Groups, and “Meeting-In-A-Box”.

FOCU S GRO U P S Business owners, residents, realtors, and developers were invited to provide their experience and ideas for the future of Pine Brook in virtual meetings.

MEE T I NG-I N - A - B OX Using a kit of facilitation materials, UNC and members of the steering committee could host small, informal and socially distanced meetings to engage with more members of the community.

REALTORS + DEVELOPERS

S U RVEYS An online survey was created for residents and business owners to provide more information about their experience in the neighborhood. Postcards were also mailed and handed out at community events for residents to respond and return to the local South Asian grocery store. This was to ensure that the voices of all Pine Brook residents and stakeholders were heard. The surveys included questions about places they most valued in the community and where they saw a need for improvements. UNC led volunteers in collecting a parcel survey of over 1,000 parcels in the neighborhood. These surveys included details around the condition of the parcel, building type and use, and opportunity areas that were used to help inform the plan.

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W HAT W E H E A RD : ALREADY A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD Dissatisfied

Satisfied

of respondents

of respondents are

6 3%

TOOK ACTION TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY

6 4%

SATISFIED with the community

Very Dissatisfied

Good

8 6% Poor

Very Poor

of respondents find the physical condition of streets, sidewalks, and public spaces in the community

IN POOR CONDITION

Yes

3 6% No

BORN HERE

31.7%

TO L I V E N E A R FA M I LY O R FRIENDS

30.2%

TO B E C LO S E TO W O R K

REASONS PEOPLE WOULD N OT B U Y A H O M E H E R E:

BUT ROOM TO IMPROVE Very Good

38.1%

in the past year

Very Satisfied

Fair

MAIN REASONS PEOPLE L I V E H E R E:

of respondents

HAD DIFFICULTY MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS OR CHANGES TO THEIR HOME

47.1%

P HY S I C A L C O N D IT I O N S I N T H E C O M M U N IT Y

41.2%

MY P E R S O N A L F I N A N C I A L S IT UAT I O N

35.3%

C R I M E O R OT H E R S A F E T Y ISSUES

in the past year

TOP PRIORITY FOR A BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

51.9% Help advocate for physical improvements 86%

29.6%

of respondents are interested in being part of a BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Keep pressure on City L&I to uphold a higher standard of property maintenance OTHER

Organize and/or fund regular sidewalk/ street cleaning + anti-dumping service Organize and promote destination events to promote business

92%

of respondents are interested in a FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

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02 PINE BROOK TODAY IN TH IS S ECTION : History 14 Assets & Anchors

Community Members

Public Realm

Streets 22 Business Mix + Economic Vibrancy

A Mix of Uses

Housing 32 Quality of Life

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HISTORY Coal extraction followed, setting in motion the

NE I GH BO RH O O D + C IT Y HISTO RY

coal mining and distribution industry that would become the primary driver of the region’s economy throughout its industrial heyday. Connections to

First inhabited by the Capoose Tribe of Native

neighboring coal mining communities, as well as the

Americans, Scranton and the wider area that

immense rail networks and industrial production

would later become known as Lackawanna County

centers in NYC and Philadelphia continue to shape

was sought out by European settlers in the late

both social networks and economic opportunities for

1700’s for its rich iron ore deposits. Moving west

residents and businesses in the area.

from Connecticut, these white settlers quickly set about mining the iron ore and erecting blast

As the national economy shifted away from industrial

furnaces and forges to transform this valuable raw

production towards a knowledge economy, Scranton

material into the iron and steel that was in high-

like many industrial cities suffered population

demand for railroads and manufacturing across the

and employment declines. The growth, decline,

industrializing North American continent. By 1811

and recent resurgence of the City of Scranton’s

Slocum Hollow, located where Scranton is today, was

population reflects a broader national pattern.

large enough to open its first post office.

Throughout the region we are seeing a recommitment to the preservation and celebration

INDUSTRIAL BOOM

TRANSITION + FRAGMENTATION

INDUSTRIAL DECLINE

STABILIZATION + RECOVERY

1846-1899

1900-1945

1946-1984

1985-NOW

Coal Mining Iron + Steel Manufacturing Railroad Construction

Coal Strike Lackawanna Steel Co. Leaves for NY Textile + Vinyl Production Grows Collapses of Sub-Surface Mines Penn Paper is Founded

Coal Demand Drops Post-WWII Knox Coal Mine Disaster Rail Mergers + Decline (60s/70s) Textile Industry Decline (60s/70s) 1973 Last Mine Closes

Redevelopment of Iconic Buildings + Sites for Heritage Tourism, Arts + Culture.

137,783

143,433

140,404

129,867

125,536

2005 The Office Premiers, Featuring Pine Brook's Penn Paper Building (Finale aired in 2016) 2009 the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Admits 1st Class

111,443 102,696

102,026

Downtown Renaissance 88,117 81,805

75,215

1850

76,085

2000

2010

77,182

CITY OF SCRANTON P O P U L AT I O N

45,850 35,092

2,700

76,415

9,223

1860

1870

1880

1890

1900

1910

1920

1930

1940

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

FIGURE 3: Periods of Population Change in Scranton (Source: West Scranton Neighborhood Plan) 14 | PINE BROOK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

2020

FIGURE 4: Demographic Snapshot PINE BROOK NEIGHBORHOOD ST UDY ARE A

CIT Y OF SCRANTON

2 ,67 7

76,869

1 7. 6 2 % 12.42% 1 5 .1 0 % 40.27% 14.60%

2 1 .1 5 % 1 3 .1 6 % 13.25% 35.78% 16.66%

AFRICAN AMERICAN WHITE ASIAN OTHER

8.85% 79.69% 6 .1 4 % 5.31%

6.08% 83.83% 4.94% 5 .1 6 %

H I S PA N I C

13.25%

14.39%

3 7.1 0 %

2 2 .1 0 %

5 .1 0 %

P O P U L AT I O N

Small population

AGE UNDER 18 18-24 25-34 35-64 65+

Majority Older Adults (35 - 64 yr)

RACE/ETHNICIT Y

P O V E R T Y R AT E

UNEMPLOY MENT

Pine Brook has a significant Bhutanese and Nepali immigrant community.

Diamond Breaker, 1907

of the industrial heritage and distinctive vernacular architectures that give urban communities like Scranton such a rich character. In parallel, we are seeing a recognition that urban industrial heritage have a wonderful human-centric design, an approachable scale and a great network of walkable streets and open spaces. These assets can support the kind of amenity-rich, socially vibrant urban lifestyle that is increasingly sought-after by millennials and baby boomers alike. The city’s population hit its lowest point in 2010 at

Sandy Banks, 1941

76,085 – just over half of its peak population – before rebounding to the current population of just over 77,000. Important aspects of the recent recovery are the 2009 opening of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine as well as the renewed interest and investment in Downtown Scranton where iconic buildings and sites have been redeveloped as heritage tourism and arts and culture destinations.

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ASSETS & ANCHORS Pine Brook has many assets and anchors that make it a vibrant and diverse neighborhood. As part of the planning process, the team developed a virtual tour and series of questions to learn more about the neighborhood and each of the assets. Link to the: Virtual Neighborhood Tour

Penn Paper Building

United Neighborhood Centers

Northeast Scranton Immediate School

John Adams Elementary

Olive Street Trailhead

New Scranton High School

Sweeney’s Beach

Chic Feldman Field & Playground

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15 National Bakery

FIGURE 5: Assets and Anchors

0 STUDY AREA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Penn Paper Building United Neighborhood Centers Northeast Scranton Intermediate School John Adams Elementary School Olive Street Trailhead + Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion New Scranton High School Campus Sweeney’s Beach Chic Feldman Field and Playground Scranton Primary Health Care Center, Inc.

1,000

2,000 ft

BROADER COMMUNITY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Scranton Preparatory School (Scranton Prep) Scranton Prep Loyola Field Scranton Prep Convery Field Penn Ridge Swim Complex (Closed) Center for Independent Living National Bakery Lackawanna County Prison St Francis of Assisi Kitchen Keystone Mission

Gino Merli Veterans Center

Scranton Public Library

Lackawanna College

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton

Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital

Co-Op Farmers’ Market

Public Works Department

Laceworks Village Project

Weston Field

Joe Biden’s House

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS Pine Brook has a rich, diverse community of business owners who operate with integrity, honesty and with deep investment in the neighborhood. The Pine Brook business community is invested in fixing, restoring, and upholding the value and history of the past to honor them in the present. UNC and the planning team interviewed six businesses in the neighborhood to uncover and highlight the rich history and work ethic of the businesses of Pine Brook.

LETTIERI AUCTIONS AND APPRAISALS John + Marjorie Success story of turning a hobby into a business. As residents, business owners, and workers they are excited to see small businesses moving away from the mall and back to Pine Brook.

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ANTONIO’S PIZZA Carmine & Carmela Antonio chose their location because, back in the 1980s, they were surrounded by factories – there were 5-6 just within a block of the shop. Things like book binding and coat and suit factories. So, when lunch break hit, the workers would all come in!

ON & ON Meegan + Andrew Starting as a hobby, Pine Brook is a great place that support the emerging creative economy. Close to Downtown, it has the potential to be a destination attracting visitors and business is evolving and growing in new directions.

NATIONAL BAKERY Enrico, Erica + Heather A true family business in it’s third generation, National Bakery has Pride, Care of Community, and has Mentored generations of Scranton youth who have worked at National Bakery before going on to other careers in their adulthood. It is a place where people learn a work ethic and a sense of confidence/ competence.

LACKAWANNA PRINTING CO. Jeff Founded in 1968: Jeff and his father worked at the Tribune and decided to start their own printing business because they saw the writing on the wall with newspapers downsizing and evolving nationwide. “It’s just about being good, honest people. Treat them good and they treat you good. Total honesty – that’s it!”

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PUBLIC REALM

The public realm includes all

John Adams Elementary

Chic Feldman Field

Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion

parts of the built environment that are publicly owned or accessible to the public. Examples include our streets, parks, civic buildings, riverfront, and institutions.

Sweeney’s Beach

11 Scranton Prep Loyola Field

12 Scranton Prep Convery Field

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10 Scranton Preparatory School

13 Penn Ridge Swim Complex

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ATHLETIC FACILITIES

HIGHEST

HIL G HEEV S TE LL: EVEL: 780’

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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS

MULTI-PURPOSE FIELDS

BASKETBALL COURTS

TENNIS COURTS (PRIVATE)

TRACK (PRIVATE)

POOL (CLOSED)

OTHER FACILITIES

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PLAYGROUNDS

OPEN SPACES + AMENITIES 4

John Adams Elementary School

Olive Street Trailhead + Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion

Sweeney’s Beach

Chic Feldman Field and Playground

Scranton Preparatory School (Scranton Prep)

Scranton Prep Loyola Field

Scranton Prep Convery Field

Penn Ridge Swim Complex (Closed)

W H AT W E H E A R D: N WASHINGTON AVE

BEST VIEWS

& WYOMING AVE have the best views of Lackawanna River Valley and Downtown STREETSCAPE +

ELEVATION •

690

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740

•

700

•

750

•

710

•

760

•

720

•

770

•

730

•

780

PUBLIC REALM CHARACTER

SIDEWALK REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS would have the biggest positive impact

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STREETS Pine Brook has four main North-South connectors: Sanderson Ave, Capouse Ave, Wyoming Ave, and N Washington Ave, and two key eastwest connectors: Poplar Street and Olive Street. North Washington Ave and Wyoming Ave are important North-South connectors that provide direct access into Downtown from the residential areas. Poplar and Olive Streets provide the important access across the river to the Westside and connect to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. There is also bus service run by COLTS with four bus routes and stops that run through the neighborhood. Bus routes are shown in dashed line on Figure 7.

Capouse Ave

Wyoming Ave

N Washington Ave

Poplar Street

Olive Street

Sanderson Ave

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FIGURE 7: Key Corridors + Bus Routes

1,000

2,000 ft

LEGEND Primary Connector

Rt 13

Drinker/Chestnut (LTC to Dunmore Corners)

Rt 41

High Works (LTC to Green Ridge Senior Apartments)

Rt 52

Carbondale (LTC to Mayfield)

Rt 54

Green Ridge/Dickson City (LTC to Northeastern Eye Institute)

Secondary Connector Lackawanna Transit Center (LTC)

Bus Route / Bus Stop

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CAP O U S E AV E N U E This is a major North-South connector with wide streets and large setbacks from the street, but there is an incongruous mix of industrial and residential uses. Source: Google Earth

FIGURE 8: Capouse Avenue

BUSINESS MIX Capouse Ave has most of the retail, food, and entertainment businesses. These businesses typically benefit from continuous activity and so would be supported by having more frequent businesses filling in gaps along Capouse and Wyoming.

WYOM I NG AVE N U E This corridor has a wide Right-ofWay with mostly commercial and industrial buildings set far back from the street and large surface parking lots. Source: Google Earth

FIGURE 9: Wyoming Avenue

BUSINESS MIX Wyoming Ave has pockets of retail, food, and entertainment businesses and many of the Industrial and Auto Services businesses.

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OLIVE S TREE T A wide street with large buildings close to the street with little building set back.

Source: Google Earth

FIGURE 10: Olive Street

BUSINESS MIX Personal and Professional Services businesses (shown in light blue) are mostly near Downtown along Olive Street and along the River near the Poplar Street crossing.

P OP LAR S TREE T This street has larger building set backs with many surface parking lots, 1-story industrial buildings and vacant lots.

Source: Google Earth

FIGURE 11: Poplar Street

BUSINESS MIX Personal and Professional Services businesses are mostly near Downtown along Olive Street and along the River near the Poplar Street crossing.

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BUSINESS MIX + ECONOMIC VIBRANCY FIGURE 12: Business Clusters

BUS IN ES S CLU S TERS R E TA I L, F O O D A N D E NT E RTA I N M E NT BUSINESSES Are mostly clustered along Capouse Ave and in

typically benefit from continuous activity and so

G KIN

would be supported by having more frequent businesses filling in gaps along Capouse and

pockets along Wyoming Ave. These businesses

Wyoming.

I N D U S T R I A L A N D A U TO S E R V I C E S BUSINESSES Are clustered along Wyoming Avenue and in the river-side pocket of fragmented streets and rail just north of Olive Street.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESSES Are mostly near Downtown and along the River near the Poplar Street crossing. LEGEND •

Retail, Food + Entertainment

•

Daycare

•

Personal + Professional Services

•

Medical / Health Facility

•

Industrial + Auto Services

Auto Industries along Wyoming Ave

Personal & Professional Services along Wyoming Ave

Source: Google Earth

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Source: Google Earth

FIGURE 13: Economy + Employment Snapshot

LOCAL JOBS

INFLOW / OUTFLOW

C IT Y O F S C R A NTO N

11,359

28,269 Wo r k i n S cra n to n , Li ve O u t s i d e

PINE BROOK

Live in Scra n to n , Wo r k Out sid e

803

Live + Work in Pine Brook and adjacent neighborhoods

Wo r k in P in e B ro o k, Live Out sid e

39,619 J O B S I N S C R A N TO N

Health Care + Social Assistance

1,906

20,162

L i ve + Work i n S c ra n ton

Li ve i n Pi ne Brook, Work O uts i de

1 , 93 1 J O B S I N PINE BROOK

31.6%

Health Care + Social Assistance

Educational Services

Manufacturing

Retail Trade

Public Administration

Manufacturing

Retail Trade

Others

21.0%

17.7%

11.2%

RESIDENT OCCUPATIONS

6.9%

11.4%

7.4%

18.9%

Health Care + Social Assistance

12.9%

17.0%

Health Care + Social Assistance Retail Trade

Retail Trade 11.3%

Manufacturing Accommodation + Food Services

14.3%

Accommodation + Food Services Manufacturing

9.5%

Others

9.1%

Others 8.3%

9.2%

W O R K E R E D U C AT I O N A L AT TA I N M E NT

WORKER EARNINGS

percent of location; for employees NOT residents

Lackawanna County City of Scranton Pine Brook

25.0% 24.4%

26.2%

Pine Brook Jobs require slightly less education than City & County average.

37.7%

More than $3,333 per month

27.1% 24.8% 25.5%

Pine Brook Jobs are better paying than City and County average!

40.3% 43.0%

22.6% 21.0% 20.5%

36.0% 35.6%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month

38.0%

7.6% 7.5% 8.9% 26.4%

Less than high school

High School

Some college or Associates

Source: On-The-Map 2017 Data, Esri BAO - 2019 Estimates

Bachelors or Advanced Degree

$1,250 per month or less

24.1% 20.0%

20%

40%

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Pine Brook has a diverse mix of businesses: f Auto Services

FIGURE 14: Industrial Businesses

BUS I N E S S M IX

f Other Industrial Services f Healthcare

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f Social + Supportive Services

f Retail + Personal Services

PI BR NE OO K

N EXPY

f Public Administration + Office

f Financial Services

NTO N SCRA

f Educational Services

f Food

to be thriving and growing in the neighborhood.

Industrial Services and Auto Service businesses seem

While there is a need for more Social, Retail + Food

Businesses to serve the neighborhood. 0

0.1

LEGEND • Auto Service •

0.2 Mile MU

Other Industrial Services

INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES Industrial businesses are seen throughout the

W H AT W E H E A R D:

neighborhood, but are clustered mainly at the edge of Scranton and Dunmore around Ash Street.

BUSINESSES THAT ARE GROWING IN PINE BROOK:

OTHER INDUSTRIAL

The following corridors attract certain types of

SERVICES

businesses:

AUTO SERVICE

f Wyoming Ave has an existing identity as an

“Auto Row” - a highly visible corridor of auto dealerships, gas stations and auto service

MISSING BUSINESS TYPES IN PINE BROOK:

FOOD SERVICE OTHER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES RETAIL + PERSONAL SERVICES

shops. f Poplar Ave is an industrial connector between

Wyoming and the Industrial businesses by the riverfront and rail, many of them providing industrial business and professional services (printing, furniture, etc.) f Capouse Ave industrial businesses have a

more outward-facing character than some other industrial businesses.

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OFFICES + SERVICES

S O C I A L, R E TA I L + F O O D B U S I N E S S E S

Offices and services are generally pretty spread out

Capouse Ave, Olive St and Poplar St form the

in the neighborhood and don’t have a clear pattern

backbone of the social, retail and food business

or clustering except for the Geisinger-associated

pattern now. Reinforcing this framework as the

cluster along Pine and Gibson St. These uses align

connective tissue for amenities, personal services

with the secondary streets (Ash, Gibson, Pine, and

and social businesses could help reinforce a healthy

Penn/Capouse) rather than the primary corridors,

division between industrial and non-industrial uses

which should be considered.

without loosing the mix that makes Pine Brook unique.

Legacy Industrial Buildings

Source: Annie Grossinger

Mixed-Use Buildings along Capouse

Source: Annie Grossinger

Local South Asian business supporting Bhutanese & Nepali community

Source: Google Earth

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A MIX OF USES

Mixed Use Streets in Pine Brook

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A TRU E MI X E D- U S E C O M M UN IT Y The majority of Pine Brook is zoned Light Industrial.

While Pine Brook is primary Light Industrial in terms

Followed by General Commercial (along Wyoming

of zoning, there is a significant number of residential

Ave), which allows for more suburban-style “big box”

properties within those neighborhood Light

stores and auto services.

Industrial zones. This likely reflects the past where

The edges of the neighborhood have smaller areas of Neighborhood Commercial, Medium-High Density Residential, as well as General Institutional and lower density residential.

employees lived in close proxoimity to their jobs, many of them commerical or industrial in nature. As part of the City of Scranton zoning update, the new code should acknowledge the mixed-use nature of the community, reflecting current conditions, and seeking to proactively manage potential land use conflicts to ensure environmental justice for residents and allow industrial businesses the infrastructure and flexibility they need to operate profitable, sustainable businesses in such close proximity to residential areas.

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FIGURE 18: Current Zoning

1,000

2,000 ft

ZONING •

C-R: Conservation-Residential

•

C-N: Neighborhood Commercial

•

R-1: Low Density Residential

•

C-G: General Commercial

•

R-1C: Low Density Residential Cluster

•

C-D: Downtown Commercial

•

R-1A: Medium Low Density Residential

•

INS-L: Light Institutional

•

R-20: Medium Density Residential Office

•

INS-G: General Institutional

•

R-2: Medium Density Residential

•

I-L: Light Industrial

•

R-3: Medium High Density Residential

•

I-G: General Industrial

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HOUSING CURRE N T H O U SIN G T YP E S S I N G L E FA M I LY

M U LT I-FA M I LY

PINE BROOK IS PREDOMINANTLY SINGLEFAMILY HOMES (52%), WITH A SIGNIFICANT DUPLEX HOUSING STOCK (39%), BUT HAS VERY FEW LARGER MULTIFAMILY LARGE (20+ UNITS)

BUILDINGS.

0.4% Large MultiFamily

8% Small Multi-Family

52% SingleFamily

39% Duplex

W H AT W E H E A R D: TYPES OF HOUSING PINE BROOK NEEDS MORE OF:

FAMILY HOUSING MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENTS (5+ UNITS)

*Responses from Indian & Nepali community

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SMALL (3-19 UNITS)

DUPLEX (2 UNITS)

FIGURE 20: Housing Type Distribution

H OUS IN G DIS TRIBU TION Mixed Commercial-Residential is concentrated along Capouse Ave, with some along Wyoming Ave at the edges of the neighborhood (near Green Ridge and Downtown). A majority of the residential at the core of the neighborhood is muti-family.

ZONING •

Single Family

•

Multi Family

•

Mixed Commercial - Residential

•

Other

FIGURE 19: Housing Snapshot

HOUSEHOLDS

PINE BROOK NEIGHBORHOOD ST UDY ARE A

CIT Y OF SCR ANTON

704

30,386

35% 65%

50% 50%

$7 11

$765

$99,7 19

$120,090

TENURE OWN RENT

MEDIAN RENT MEDIAN SALE PRICE

Very low homeownership rate compared to city.

Significantly lower median sale price.

M E D I A N Y E A R B U I LT

1940

1939

Low Vacancy for

VA C A N C Y RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

5.85% 5.88%

6.29% 12.76%

commercial + residential - less than 6% for both, lower than citywide.

Source: Esri BAO - ACS 2018 - 5y ear, Esri BAO - 2019 Estimates, Policy Map - Valassis Lists, 4th Quarter 2019

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QUALITY OF LIFE PROPE RT Y C O N D IT IO N The overall property condition is strongest at the edges of the neighborhood near Green Ridge and Downtown, with some relatively strong areas along Wyoming, Monsey and Capouse. Institutional campuses (schools and the prison) also seem to have a positive impact on property condition nearby.

VAC ANCY Vacancy, however, is clustered differently than property condition suggesting they are influenced by different factors. There is periodic small parcel vacancy along Capouse Ave and a cluster of vacancy around the Lackawanna County Prison.

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FIGURE 21: Parcel Survey

1,000

2,000 ft

Source: 2020 UNC Parcel Survey

LEGEND •

Vacant Building or Storefront

•

Strong/Stable Areas to Leverage with a concentration of clean, well-maintained properties in excellent physical condition.

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In Pine Brook there are lots of individual destination businesses, but it needs to be cohesive, and more visible ... there’s beginning to be more of a cohesive sense of activity/vibancy along Capouse.

-- Meegan, On & On

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03 PINE BROOK TOMORROW

IN TH IS S ECTION : Constraints + Opportunities

Vision + Plan Framework

Catalyst Sites

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CONSTRAINTS + OPPORTUNITIES WHAT D O E S P IN E B RO O K STRU GGL E WIT H ?

W H AT OP P ORTU N ITIES ARE TH ERE?

1 B L I G HT 1.

1. 1 P U B L I C G AT H E R I N G S PA C E S

Throughout the neighborhood, but specifically at the

Create public spaces for residents and workers in the

entrance at Capouse Avenue where it meets Olive

neighborhood, allowing interaction and the change to

Street, the abandoned industrial buildings make the

connect with neighbors.

entry into the neighborhood uninviting and give a sometimes negative view.

2 WA L K A B I L IT Y 2.

2 G R E E N + R E C R E AT I O N A L S PAC E S 2. Promote existing green spaces (e.g., Sweeney’s Beach, Chic Feldman Field, Penn Ridge Swim Complex) and

While the area is very walkable, there are long

develop new recreational spaces to support active,

stretches of industrial buildings, parking lots and

outdoor activities.

fencing, along with lack of trees and shade which make it feel unfriendly to walkers.

3. 3 PERCEPTION OF CRIME AND SAFETY

3. 3 WA L K A B I L IT Y With small blocks and its urban scale, the experience and comfort of walking through Pine Brook could be

Vacancy and litter suggest that some areas are

vastly improved through things like safe crossings,

unsafe.

improved sidewalks, and landscape enhancements.

4. 4 LO W H O M E O W N E R S H I P

4. 4 A F F O R DA B L E / M I X E D H O U S I N G

Compared to the City of Scranton, Pine Brook has

Opportunity for new types of affordable/mixed

low homeownership rate, at just 35% of residents

housing, specifically in vacant buildings or

owning their own homes.

underutilized areas.

5 I N D U S T R I A L C H A R A CT E R 5.

5 N E W R E S I D E NT S & B U S I N E S S E S 5.

In certain areas, the industrial character harshly

Encouraging business growth - particularly in the

contrasts with the residential character, and creates

areas residents are employed (e.g., hospitality, retail

a conflict between the land uses.

and potentially recreation tied to the trail and related

6. 6 Q UA L IT Y O F L I F E

recreation).

Lack of supermarkets and fresh foods in the

6 C O N N E CT I V IT Y 6.

neighborhood are a challenge.

Connecting Pine Brook in people’s minds to downtown and Green Ridge as a special and unique place.

7 P U B L I C A RT + S I G N AG E 7. Expand the role public art, specifically murals and possibly some type of entry signage on the railroad overpass on the entry to footprint at Capouse Avenue. 38 | PINE BROOK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

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1,000

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LEGEND •

Vacant Building or Storefront

•

Industrial Building

•

Industrial Parcel

•

Parking Lot

•

Strong/Stable Areas to Leverage with a concentration of clean, well-maintained properties in excellent physical condition.

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VISION + PLAN FRAMEWORK MAKE PINE BROOK VISIBLE GETTING AWAY FROM PINE BROOK AS A PASS-THROUGH... ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO STOP, TO LINGER AND TO

STREETS & PUBLIC REALM CREATE A NETWORK OF STREETS, AMENITIES AND PUBLIC SPACES

"DISCOVER PINE BROOK -

THAT STITCH THE NEIGHBORHOOD

WHAT’S BEHIND THE DOOR?"

TOGETHER AND PROVIDE DYNAMIC GATHERING SPACES.

CREATE COMMON GROUND MIX OF LAND USES AND THE

H O U S I N G, H E A LT H & Q UA L IT Y O F L I F E

DIVERSITY OF RESIDENTS AND

STABILIZE, DIVERSIFY AND

BUSINESS OWNERS TO CREATE A

DENSIFY HOUSING ALONG

VIBRANT PUBLIC REALM THAT

MIXED-USE CORRIDORS AND IN

REFLECTS ALL THAT PINE BROOK HAS

RESIDENTIAL POCKETS TO SUPPORT

TO OFFER.

THE NEEDS OF ALL HOUSEHOLD

BRINGING TOGETHER THE INCREDIBLE

TYPES.

CARRY HISTORY + DIY SPIRIT FORWARD LEVERAGING THE STORIES, THE HERITAGE AND THE TRADITIONS OF TO ATTRACT NEW RESIDENTS AND

BUSINESS MIX & E C O N O M I C V ITA L IT Y

BUSINESSES THAT WANT TO BE PART

IMPROVE POLICIES, INCENTIVES

OF BRINGING THAT TRADITION INTO

AND ORGANIZATIONAL TOOLS THAT

THE 21ST CENTURY WITH RESPECT

SUPPORT PINE BROOK’S UNIQUE

AND CREATIVITY.

MIX OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AUTO

THIS “WALK TO WORK” COMMUNITY

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CATALYST SITES The four main catalyst sites are physical locations throughout the neighborhood that were identified during the planning process as being in need of improvements to help achieve the big picture vision of Pine Brook. Areas 5 and 6 are more long-term sites that will developed alongside the planned investment and development. RI

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LOW ER CAP OUS E S OC I AL S UP P ORT F RAM EWORK

Penn Paper + Railroad Bridge + Trail Link

Infill Supportive Housing + Street Network

Create a gateway into the neighborhood at the

Create a vibrant public realm and explore the

intersection of Capouse Avenue and Olive Street.

potential for infill, supportive housing and mixed-use development. YOR

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P EN N RIDGE RECREATION H U B Penn Ridge Swim Complex Reinvention + Rail Park

Improve the access, amenities and connect

Reopen and reinvest in the Penn Ridge Swim

Sweeney’s Beach and Chic Feldman to encourage

Complex to be a recreation hub that will benefit the

more visibility and use of the area.

community.

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FIGURE 23: Catalyst Sites

5 1

1,000

2,000 ft

LEGEND 1

Downtown Gateway Placemaking

Lower Capouse Social Support Framework

Riverfront Recreation Link

Penn Ridge Recreation Hub

Medical Gateway Public Realm

Laceworks Link

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04 THE PLAN

IN TH IS S ECTION : Streets + Public Realm

Housing, Health & Quality of Life

Business Mix & Economic Vitality

Downtown Gateway Placemaking

Lower Capouse Social Support Framework

Riverfront Recreation Link

Penn Ridge Recreation Hub

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STREETS + PUBLIC REALM Pedestrian Friendly Sidewalks

Enhance sidewalk conditions and improvements along major streets - Capouse Ave, Wyoming Ave, N Washington Ave, Pine St, Olive St.

Work with the City to explore ways to make streets safer with crosswalks, lighting, expanded sidewalks, street art, street trees, and landscaping.

Major streets in Pine Brook serve as the backbone

Beyond the major streets, the street and public

of the community with unique businesses,

realm throughout the neighborhood could use

amenities, and proximity to public spaces and

improvements to the pedestrian environment to

assets. Focusing on public realm improvements

ensure safe connections. This includes making

along the corridors will support and encourage

sure there are continuous, clear sidewalks,

more activity, while providing safer and more

painted crosswalks at intersections, and other

pleasant walking environment. Focus on

elements to liven up the space, i.e., street trees,

improving sidewalk conditions, ensuring painted

art, and other landscape elements.

and consistent crosswalks, curb bump-outs to slow traffic are some ideas to help improve conditions and support and encourage more activity on the streets.

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Protected Bike Lanes

Street Banners

Source: NACTO

Add bike facilities (e.g., protected bike lanes, sharrows) along Wyoming Ave and N Washington Ave.

Create a consistent and cohesive brand that showcases Pine Brook’s unique identity.

Currently, Pine Brook serves as a pass through

Pine Brook is currently seen as a pass through

for people connecting to Downtown and Green

with few people stopping to enjoy the many

Ridge. While most commuters travel by car, there

assets and identity of the neighborhood. Creating

is an opportunity to provide formalized bike

a unique brand and incorporating brand elements

facilities to encourage bicyclists. Work with the

with outdoor signage and streetscape elements,

City and traffic engineers to determine whether

as well as in marketing materials, can help attract

it is feasible to provide bicycle lanes on Wyoming

and retain visitors. Building from this planning

and N Washington Aves to connect Green Ridge

effort, brand materials can be used throughout

to Downtown Scranton.

the neighborhood to connect places and provide physical markers linking back to Pine Brook.

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Murals + Public Art on Building Facades

Improve and activate local parks for community recreation, wellness, and use as gathering spaces. Pine Brook has a number of valuable existing community spaces, including Chic Feldman Field & Playground, Sweeney’s Beach, and the former Penn Ridge Swim Complex that are in need of investment and ongoing support and maintenance. Providing signage, improving entrances and amenities in these spaces will help activate and bring more activity to these spaces, in addition to connecting to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Work with surrounding property owners to explore ideas for murals and public art and building façade improvements. Expand the public realm beyond the streetscape and signage and explore the potential to showcase more local pride and culture throughout the neighborhood through murals and building façade improvements. Working with property owners, residents, and local artists, inventory buildings and areas that could be potential spots for public art and façade improvements, like the side of 134 N. Main St. and brainstorm ideas for new public art and improvements that will speak to the identity of the neighborhood.

Create and support Clean & Green Initiatives to improve existing public realm (e.g., inventory street trees, garbage cans, etc). Building off of the momentum started during the planning process, continue to host early-action workdays to improve the existing public realm. Work with local residents, business owners, and implementation partners to organize trash clean-ups, tree plantings, and inventory garbage cans and identify places to add more receptacles. Creation of a Clean & Green Initiatives Committee can help brainstorm and support getting the word out about these initiatives and finding funding sources. Some early action initiatives can be inventory street trees and garbage cans and identify streets and locations to provide more of each.

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Street Lights and Traffic Signs

Source: Signature Streetscapes

Create lighting program to porch lights to residents and business owners.

Explore adding additional stop signs and traffic lights at high crash intersections.

Improving lighting throughout the neighborhood

Certain intersections in Pine Brook were

will increase perception of safety at night and

identified as high-crash intersections that posed

create more visibility throughout. Creating a

safety issues for pedestrians. Working with

lighting program will help residents and business

focus groups of residents, traffic engineers, and

owners gain access to resources to purchase,

the City, continue to understand the issues at

install, and maintain porch and storefront lights.

these intersections and identify which safety improvements would be the most effective to

Work with the City of Scranton to address the lack of streetlights throughout the neighborhood.

reduce car speeds and accidents.

W H AT W E H E A R D:

Beyond ensuring individual properties are well lit, there is a need to ensure adequate street lighting throughout the neighborhood for visibility and safety. Working with the city, first identify priority streets and intersections that lack adequate streetlights and create a plan to address the issue with the City to provide streetlights throughout the neighborhood.

PHYSICAL CONDITION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, & PUBLIC SPACES

32.8% said conditions were POOR

39.9% said conditions were FAIR

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HOUSING, HEALTH & QUALITY OF LIFE Land Bank Before and After Project

Source: Vibrant Cities Lab

Reduce potential for vacant lots to act as hot spots for crime and litter through land management in partnership with the Lackawanna County Land Bank.

Improve code enforcement and create targeted programs that support landlords.

Work with the Lackawanna County Land Bank

enforcement and permitting process, while

to create a vacant lot management plan to

providing landlords with the support needed

help stabilize, acquire, and maintain vacant lots

to get necessary maintenance done. Consider

throughout the neighborhood. This program can

creating a public-private code enforcement

be modeled after the Pennsylvania Horticulture

partnership or manager position that focuses on

Society’s Landcare Program.

the housing issues and works with landlords and

Work with the City to improve the code

the city to ensure a clear, consistent process for both.

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Improve cleanliness of the neighborhood through regular clean-ups with outreach to local businesses for support and partnership.

Sweeney’s Beach Clean Up

Continue building off of the momentum of earlyaction events and create regular events for trash clean-ups and other beautification efforts throughout the neighborhood. Work with local businesses and residents to support these efforts and to provide partnership and ideas for future improvements and events.

Create community service programs that improve and invest in outdated or deteriorating building facades.

Sweeney’s Beach Clean Up

Help Pine Brook residents make improvements and maintain their homes by providing financial, technical, and physical assistance and support through community service program. This program would help residents access all of the information they need to renovate and maintain their homes. There should be a special focus on Healthy Homes and Weatherization repairs for existing housing.

W H AT W E H E A R D:

36% OF RESPONDENTS

HAD DIFFICULTY MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS OR CHANGES TO THEIR HOME in the past year

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Mixed-Use, Live-Work Housing

Source: Misssing Middle Housing

Partner with housing providers / developers to increase options for new or underrepresented housing types in Pine Brook (e.g., permanently affordable, market-rate, live-work).

Provide or encourage larger housing units with space suitable for multigenerational living and/or extended families, particularly for new Americans and immigrants.

The City of Scranton and Pine Brook is seeing

Pine Brook is a desirable and welcoming

an up-tick of residents moving into the

neighborhood for new Americans and immigrants

neighborhood. However, compared to the City,

who wish to live close to work in Downtown

Pine Brook has a relatively low homeownership

Scranton or are looking to start a new business

rate. Working with housing providers and

in Pine Brook. To accommodate all types of

developers, identify the missing gap in the

residents and families, look at creating larger

housing stock to increase options for all

housing units that can support multi-generational

residents.

living and provide more housing stock options. Use the parcel survey database and outreach to property owners to select potential sites for

W H AT W E H E A R D:

23.5% OF RESPONDENTS

Would NOT consider buying a home in Pine Brook because of the available housing stock does not match their needs.

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multi-family residential development.

Existing Supportive Housing on Capouse Ave

Source: GoogleEarth

JumpStart Germatown Housing Literacy Programs

Source: GoJumpStart.org

Explore potential models and locations for supportive housing, with access to integrated services that help tenants remain in social housing.

Continue to partner with existing community organizations to increase awareness of and access to community services + housing programs.

Help Pine Brook residents remain in safe,

Pine Brook is the home to many community

affordable housing by looking at creating more

organizations that are working hard to provide

supportive housing options in Pine Brook.

community services and housing options and

Building off of the existing supportive housing on

programs for individuals and families in need.

Capouse Ave, identify more locations throughout

Continue working with these organizations and

the neighborhood where support housing can

uplift and highlight the work they are doing to

be built with integrated services to support

bring more awareness.

residents. Services might include mental health support, physical health, or substance abuse related support

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BUSINESS MIX & ECONOMIC VITALITY Create a local business association, business directory, and marketing strategy.

Create and support programs for storefront façade improvements.

Pine Brook business have unique stories and

realm along the major corridors, storefront

strong ties to the neighborhood that should

facades should be updated and maintained.

be highlighted and shared with the wider

Storefront façade programs would help business

community. A business association can help

owners overcome the financial, technical, and

support and increase capacity for individual

physical support barriers that keep them from

businesses. The business association would be

making these improvements. A storefront façade

responsible for creating and maintaining the local

improvement program would serve as a resource

business directory, as well as providing a support

hub, providing lists of loans and grants available

and advocating for physical improvements, keep

to business owners, as well as the technical

the pressure on the City to uphold a higher

and physical assistance to help make the

standard of property maintenance, and organize

improvements.

To help support an active and vibrant public

and help fund regular sidewalk and street cleanings and promote businesses. The business association would be responsible for creating and maintaining a marketing strategy that would represent and highlight the unique business mix and offerings of the neighborhood.

W H AT W E H E A R D:

86% OF RESPONDENTS

are interested in being part of a Business Association in Pine Brook.

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92% OF RESPONDENTS

are interested in a Facade Improvement Grant Program.

Branding - Signage & Wayfinding

Building Facade Improvements

Branding Opportunities:

Business Features / Directory

Source: Planners Web

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Support peer-to-peer networking for local businesses, communication related to special events and marketing, and capacity building.

Create annual neighborhood events that focus on activities for all ages and brings attention to local businesses.

Encourage the continuation of the local DIY

businesses and residents. Creating annual events

culture by supporting a local business network.

that highlight the community can bring more

Businesses in Pine Brook can work together

attention to local businesses and help bring

to uplift and grow individually and together.

the community together. Events could be block

Networking events could include training and

parties, family arts festivals, etc.

improve awareness of existing city and county programs available to assist business owners and support growth.

Partner with the City of Scranton and others to promote and host festivals in Pine Brook. Pine Brook is home to many historically and culturally significant homes and businesses. Promoting and hosting festivals or events that tie to the local DIY culture, businesses and industrial heritage, popular culture (The Office), and American historical significance, like the Biden family home, can bring more visitors and activity to the neighborhood and uplift the businesses in Pine Brook.

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Pine Brook has an incredible, diverse mix of

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C ATA LY S T S IT E #1

DOWNTOWN GATEWAY PLACEMAKING P E N N PA P E R + R A I L R OA D BRIDGE + TRAIL LINK

IMPROVEMENTS Murals

Branding - Signage & Wayfinding

GOAL CREATE A GATEWAY INTO PINE BROOK AT PENN AVE & OLIVE ST. Lighting

As the first view into Pine Brook from Downtown, the intersection of Capouse Ave and Olive St is the perfect location to grab people’s attention. Creating a gateway here can make Pine Brook more visible

Sidewalk & Safety Improvements

and encourage people to stop and discover the neighborhood.

Landscape & Street Trees NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

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CONNECT TO THE

CREATE SAFE

ADD A DEDICATED BIKE

LACKAWANNA

WALKING /

LANE OR SHARED LANE

RIVER HERITAGE

BIKING ROUTES

ON WYOMING AVE &

TRAIL.

TO JOHN ADAMS

WASHINGTON AVE.

ELEMENTARY.

MAKE SURE THE

IMPROVE

AND VISIBILITY

GATEWAY TO

SIDEWALKS,

NEAR THE

PINE BROOK

SAFETY, AND

RAILROAD

IS INVITING &

WALKABILITY

CROSSING.

VIBRANT.

FOR ALL USERS.

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RECO MME N DAT IO N S :

C R E AT E A N I N V IT I N G A N D V I B R A NT G AT E WAY I NTO P I N E B R O O K.

Showcase the Pine Brook pride and history,

I M P R OV E S I D E WA L K S, S A F E T Y, & V I S I B I L IT Y AT T H E R A I L R OA D C R O S S I N G.

by creating a warm and inviting welcome to

Provide more pedestrian safety measures

the neighborhood. Signage, murals, and other

across railroad lines to increase walkability and

public art can showcase the work of local artists,

connections between the major assets of the

local culture, and connect to surrounding assets

neighborhood.

like the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

C O N N E CT TO T H E L A C K AWA N N A R I V E R H E R ITA G E T R A I L.

Provide elements to make the walking

Connecting Pine Brook to the Lackawanna River

and biking experience to and from John

Heritage Trail at the trail end on Olive Street

Adams Elementary school to homes and the

can improve Pine Brook residents’ access to the

recreational areas. Additions like curb bump-

trail along the waterfront and attract visitors to

outs, crosswalks, and lighting, and creating

explore the neighborhood. This connection can

protected bike lanes can help improve safety.

be created through pedestrian friendly streets.

I M P R OV E S I D E WA L K S, S A F E T Y, & WA L K A B I L IT Y F O R A L L U S E R S. There is a real need for safety improvements in this area, things like curb bump-outs, crosswalks, and lighting will help improve pedestrian safety. Improving sidewalk conditions and adding street trees will also help make for a better walking experience.

Improved Getaway Rendering

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C R E AT E S A F E WA L K I N G & B I K I N G R O U T E S TO J O H N A DA M S E L E M E NTA RY S C H O O L.

A D D B I K E FA C I L IT I E S O N W YO M I N G AV E & WA S H I N G TO N AV E. There is a need for bike facilities in the neighborhood reflected by the community, specifically on Wyoming Avenue and North Washington Avenue. Adding the protected bike lanes, sharrows and other bike facilities can improve safety and encourage sustainable transportation in the neighborhood.

ACTION PLAN STRATEGY

FUNDING SOURCES

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

CREATE A “WELCOME TO PINE BROOK” SIGN OR MURAL FOR WAYFINDING IDENTITY.

Scranton Area Community Foundation, Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department, Valley in Motion, DCED

EXPLORE INTEGRATION OF PUBLIC ART HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL CULTURAL AND HISTORY THROUGH MURALS AND WAYFINDING TO LOCAL ASSETS.

Scranton Area Community Foundation, Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department, Valley in Motion, DCED

Nearby Business Owners, Local Artists

WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO CLEAN UP AREAS AROUND THE GATEWAY.

Scranton Area Community Foundation, University of Scranton, Lackawanna College, Lackawanna County Heritage Valley, DCED

Nearby Business Owners, Residents

WORK WITH THE CITY TO IMPROVE SIDEWALKS, SAFETY, WALKABILITY AND VISIBILITY AT CROSSINGS FOR ALL USERS.

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, BikeLackawanna, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, State Representative Office, County Planning Commission

WORK WITH THE CITY TO ADD BIKE FACILITIES ALONG WYOMING AVE & WASHINGTON AVE.

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, BikeLackawanna, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Nearby Business Owners, Local Advocacy (e.g., BikeLackawanna), Lackawanna County

City of Scranton Nearby Business Owners, Local Artists

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LOWER CAPOUSE SOCIAL SUPPORT FRAMEWORK

IMPROVEMENTS Signage & Wayfinding

LO W E R C A P O U S E AV E N U E Safety Improvements - Curb Bump-Outs

GOAL CREATE A VIBRANT PUBLIC REALM AND EXPLORE POTENTIAL FOR INFILL, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT.

Facade Improvements

Capouse Avenue is the backbone of the neighborhood with social, retail, and food businesses. Supporting and improving the public realm along the corridor will

Sidewalk & Safety Improvements

help reinforce its status as a central destination and connective tissue for amenities, personal services, and social businesses, and create a more inviting, active street. Landscape & Street Trees NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

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IMPROVE SIDEWALKS,

CREATE SAFE

SAFETY, AND WALKABILITY

WALKING / BIKING

FOR ALL USERS.

ROUTES TO JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY AND RECREATION

IMPROVE SAFETY AND

SPACES.

CREATE

VISIBILITY AT HIGH-

AFFORDABLE,

CRASH INTERSECTION

INFILL MIXED-

AT CAPOUSE AVE &

USE DEVELOPMENT

GIBSON ST.

AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.

R IVE R L A RAI E T

O AP

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I M P R OV E S A F E T Y & V I S I B I L IT Y

The planning process revealed the need for safety improved in the area, specifically at

I M P R OV E S I D E WA L K S A N D P U B L I C R E A L M F O R B E T T E R WA L K A B I L IT Y F O R A L L U S E R S. Improving the sidewalk conditions, adding

Capouse Ave and Gibson St - a high-crash

lighting and other elements like street trees will

intersection. Safety improvements like curb

help make for a better walking experience.

bump-outs, crosswalks, and lighting will help improve pedestrian safety.

S U P P O RT FA C A D E I M P R OV E M E NT S A N D S T R E E T C L E A N-U P S.

C R E AT E A F F O R DA B L E, I N F I L L M I X E DU S E D E V E LO P M E NT A N D S U P P O RT I V E H O U S I N G.

Improving the facades of existing buildings

Building off of the existing supportive services

Capouse Avenue and encourage more visitors

and housing nearby, explore the potential

to stop and shop at local businesses.

to acquire parcels in this area and build new development that will support the needs of the community and reinforce Capouse Ave as the backbone of the community, and center for social, retail, and food.

Densified Mixed-Use Capouse Avenue Rendering

Current Capouse Avenue

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to match and support an active street along

ACTION PLAN FUNDING SOURCES

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

WORK WITH LANDOWNERS AND THE CITY TO DETERMINE WHICH PARCELS ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE ACQUIRED FOR REDEVELOPMENT.

n/a

Local landowners, Lackawanna County Land Bank, City of Scranton

CREATE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEES WITH REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS, REALTORS, AND DEVELOPERS - TO HELP IDENTIFY IDEAL SITES FOR (I.E. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, MIXED-USE).

n/a

City of Scranton, residents, realtors, developers

REINFORCE CAPOUSE AVE AS THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE FOR AMENITIES, PERSONAL SERVICES, AND SOCIAL BUSINESSES.

Valley in Motion, Robert H. Spitz Foundation, City of Scranton, Lackawanna County

City of Scranton

WORK WITH THE CITY TO IMPROVE SIDEWALKS, SAFETY, WALKABILITY AND VISIBILITY AT CROSSINGS FOR ALL USERS.

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, BikeLackawanna, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, State Representative Office, County Planning Commission

STRATEGY 1.

EXPLORE ADDING ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT HIGH CRASH INTERSECTIONS.

City of Scranton PWD, PennDoT, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, State Representative Office, County Planning Commission

CREATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR STOREFRONT FACADE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER CLEAN & GREEN INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC REALM.

PA DCED, City of Scranton OECD, PA Downtown Center, NWNEPA, State Representative Office

State Representative Office, City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development

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RIVERFRONT RECREATION LINK S W E E N E Y’S B E A C H, C H I C FELDMAN FIELD + TRAIL LINK

IMPROVEMENTS Signage & Wayfinding

Street & Recreation Area Lighting

GOAL IMPROVE THE ACCESS, CONNECTIONS, AND AMENITIES AT SWEENEY’S BEACH AND CHIC FELDMAN FIELD. Field & Playground Improvements

As two of the Pine Brook’s best kept secrets, there is a lot of potential at Sweeneys Beach and Chic Feldman. Improving the accessibility and programming

Event Space at Sweeney’s Beach

will keep these spaces active and engaging for visitors of all ages.

Skate Park NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

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CONNECT AREAS BY

IMPROVE ENTRANCES

CONNECT TO

OPENING UP CHIC

WITH LIGHTING AND

LACKAWANNA RIVER

SIGNAGE.

HERITAGE TRAIL

FELDMAN FIELD TO SWEENEY’S BEACH.

EXPLORE POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP AND

FUTURE PEDESTRIAN /

CONNECTION TO

MULTI-USE BRIDGE

RIVERFRONT COMPLEX.

CREATE AN EVENT

FUTURE

IMPROVE SIDEWALKS,

LACKAWANNA

SAFETY, AND

MORE VISITORS

TRAIL (EAST

WALKABILITY FOR

AND ACTIVITY AT

SIDE OF THE

ALL USERS.

SPACE TO ATTRACT

SWEENEY’S BEACH.

RIVER)

FA R M E R’S C O-O P MARKET

IVER NA R IL N A W A LACK TAGE TRA HERI

S W E E N E Y’S B E AC H SA

R I V E R F R O NT S P O RT S CHIC FELDMAN

ND AS

S ER

J O H N A DA M S E L E M E NTA RY

E AV

U PO

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C O N N E CT A R E A S BY O P E N I N G U P C H I C F E L D M A N F I E L D TO S W E E N E Y’S B E AC H.

C O N N E CT TO L A C K AWA N N A R I V E R H E R ITA G E T R A I L. Sweeney’s Beach can be considered as the

Sweeney’s Beach and Chic Feldman Field are

extension of Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

two important assets with great potential in the

on the east side of the river with improved

community. Connecting the two areas together

walkability along the riverfront and connections

by adding an entrance behind the baseball field

at trail head at the Poplar Street as well as the

at Chic Feldman can make best use the two

future pedestrian / multi-use bridge linking the

spaces and attract people to come for multi-

extended Green Street to the other side of the

purposes.

river.

C R E AT E A N E V E NT S PA C E TO AT T R ACT M O R E V I S ITO R S A N D A CT I V IT Y AT S W E E N E Y’S B E A C H.

E X P LO R E P OT E NT I A L PA RT N E R S H I P A N D C O N N E CT I O N TO R I V E R F R O NT C O M P L E X.

Adding an informal event space at the

Exploring potential partnership and

Sweeney’s Beach can encourage more use of

connections to the surrounding facilities

the area.

and amenities such as Riverfront Sports and Farmers’ Co-op Market can improve the

awareness of the Pine Brook riverfront and help

I M P R OV E E NT R A N C E S W IT H L I G HT I N G A N D S I G N A G E. Early actions have been taken to clean up

to make it a vibrant space for the community.

the entrance of the Sweeney’s Beach. Adding

I M P R OV E S I D E WA L K S, S A F E T Y, A N D WA L K A B I L IT Y F O R A L L U S E R S.

signage, wayfinding, better sidewalks and

Improving the sidewalk conditions, adding

lighting can help people to navigate to the area.

lighting and other elements like street trees will

the riverfront and receive grants to improve

help people to get to the riverfront and connect people to Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Entrance to Sweeney’s Beach from Poplar Street

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Entrance to Chic Feldman from Sanderson/Green

ACTION PLAN STRATEGY

FUNDING SOURCES

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation

WORK WITH THE CITY AND DESIGN CONSULTANTS TO CONNECT CHIC FELDMAN TO SWEENEY’S BEACH.

PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources (PADCNR), Lacakawanna Heritage Valley

WORK WITH FOCUS GROUPS TO DETERMINE WHAT SORT OF EVENT/ ACTIVITY SPACE TO INTRODUCE AT SWEENEY’S BEACH TO ATTRACT MORE VISITORS.

PADCNR, Lacakawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation

PARTNER WITH LRCA ON EXISTING EVENTS AT SWEENEY’S BEACH TO ATTRACT MORE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

PADCNR,, Lacakawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation

IMPROVE FIELD AND PLAYGROUND CONDITIONS AT CHIC FELDMAN FIELD.

PADCNR,, City of Scranton, Lacakawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation

EXPLORE POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP AND CONNECTION TO RIVERFRONT COMPLEX.

Lacakawanna Heritage Valley, City of Scranton

Riverfront Complex, City of Scranton

CONNECT TO LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL.

PADCNR, Lacakawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation, BikeLackawanna

ORGANIZE ANNUAL CLEAN UP OF SWEENEY’S BEACH AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

PADCNR, Lacakawanna Heritage Valley

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PENN RIDGE RECREATION HUB PENN RIDGE SWIM COMPLEX R E-I N V E NT I O N + R A I L PA R K

IMPROVEMENTS Pop-Up Market or Vendors

Lighting

GOAL REVITALIZE THE SWIM COMPLEX AS A RECREATIONAL BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. Sidewalk & Safety Improvements

There is a great opportunity to bring something meaningful and beneficial to the Penn Ridge Swim Complex. Located on Capouse Ave, this site has the opportunity

Playground

to become another beloved asset and destination in Pine Brook.

Neighborhood Park NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

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BRING ACTIVITY AND CREATE A SPACE THAT WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. POP-UP MARKET WITH LOCAL GOODS

IMPROVE SIDEWALKS,

FOR SALE

SAFETY, AND WALKABILITY FOR ALL

PLAYGROUND

USERS.

YOR

K S T

NEW

TR RI AI VE L R

S ON

CA H

U PO

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B R I N G ACT I V IT Y A N D C R E AT E A S PA C E T H AT W I L L B E N E F IT T H E C O M M U N IT Y.

I M P R OV E S I D E WA L K S, S A F E T Y, A N D WA L K A B I L IT Y F O R A L L U S E R S. Improving the sidewalk conditions, adding

The planning process revealed the community’s

lighting and other elements like street trees will

desire to revitalize the currently vacant Penn

help people to get to Penn Ridge Recreation

Ridge Recreation Hub which has the potential

Hub.

to be a future asset. Actions to explore include: f Re-habilitation of the pool to be usable f Adding a pop-up space to hold markets

and other events f Adding a playground to use in the

warmer months f Create a skate park using the pool

footprint f Renovate building to provide public

restrooms and event space for activities and events for youths and seniors Penn Ridge Swim Complex

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ACTION PLAN FUNDING SOURCES

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

WORK WITH CITY OF SCRANTON TO REVIEW NEEDS AND VISION FOR NEAR AND LONG-TERM REVITALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS.

N/A

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation

ORGANIZE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS AND REPAIR FOR SHORT-TERM POP-UP EVENTS. (I.E. FARMERS MARKETS)

DCED, Business and Community Partner Sponsorship

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation, Residents

WORK WITH LOCAL FOCUS GROUPS TO IDENTIFY TOP IDEAS AND IMPROVEMENTS.

N/A

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation, Residents

STRATEGY

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05 IMPLEMENTATION

IN TH IS S ECTION : Partnerships + Services

Getting It Done

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PARTNERSHIPS + SERVICES CAT H E RI N E M C AU L E Y C E N T ER Catherine McAuley Center provides temporary

COM M U N IT Y IN TERVEN TION CEN TER

shelter for women and children in crisis and assist

The Community Intervention Center of Lackawanna

women obtain safe, affordable, permanent housing. Their individualized case management provides women with support services leading to self-reliance and links them to community resources not supplied by the center.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Shelter f Housing Programs

County offers marginalized individuals respectful, comprehensive services that encourage personal empowerment, self-sustaining recoveries and housing stability. They believe the recovery process is available to anyone who chooses to engage in it.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Wide range from Situational Advising,

Information & Referral services, Day Shelter,

f Food Pantry

Permanent Supportive Housing Programs,

f Housing Assistance

Temporary Address & Mailing

The Catholic community of the Diocese of

DRES S FOR S UCCES S LACK AWAN NA

Scranton boldly promote life, justice and peace

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower

CAT H O L I C SO C IA L SE RVIC E S

in Northeastern and North central Pennsylvania. Connecting to low-income families in need of services and parishes.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Many services are distributed from St. Francis f Affordable Housing f Relief Services - Baby Pantry, Clothing

women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Women are referred by partner non-profit

programs and government agencies

Pantry, Household Pantry, Monthly Expense

f Professional Attire

Management (Rep Payee), Holiday Gifts for

f Job readiness and training programs

Kids, Crisis Assistance

BREA D BA S K E T O F N E PA Bread Basket of NEPA works to reduce food insecurity, with 6 pantries in Lackawanna county.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Pantry at Elm St Church (Downtown Scranton)

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K EYS TON E M IS S ION A local, faith-based, non-profit organization serving those who face homelessness in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Communities. Their mission is to be the catalyst from the community, to provide help and hope to the homeless, hungry, and hurting people in Northeast PA.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Food and Clothing f Assistance to medical treatment f Acquiring government IDs f Building long-term sustainability

PA TREATM EN T & H EALI NG PATH’s mission is to guide people on a positive path to change, through quality counseling, treatment & education. PATH utilizes intensive counseling, education, and community service to hold clients accountable for their actions while healing their

LE AH Y COM M U N IT Y H E A LTH & FAM I LY C E N T E R

heart.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D:

The Center is dedicated to the dual purpose of

f Intensive adolescents day treatment

identifying and meeting the health and wellness

f After school/evening day treatment

needs of underserved individuals in the greater

f Alternative education for disruptive youth

Scranton community while providing a place where

f Specialized foster care programs

faculty guide students in a practical educational

f Licensed outpatient drug and alcoholic

experience.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Medical Clinic

f Community service program f Parental supervision services f Federal parole urine collection site

f Counseling Clinic f Low Vision Clinic f PT Clinic

O U TRE AC H - C E N T E R FO R CO M MU N IT Y RE SO U RC E S

RONALD M CDONALD H OUSE Ronald McDonald House is guided in their mission to ease the hardship of children’s illness on families through programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. They enhance their mission by establishing and managing Ronald

A community-based safe haven that provide

McDonald Family Room programs in area hospitals

prevention, education, and intervention services.

that provide a comfortable, homelike environment

Outreach - Center for Community Resources offers

for families.

multiple programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Designated PA Family Center f Prevention, education, and intervention

services

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f “Home away from Home” for families - private

stay with laundry, transportation, meals, and space to relax f Family Rooms in four regional hospitals - living

room, fully stocked kitchenette, a place to escape the clinical environment.

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UNI T E D N E IG H B O RH O O D CENT E RS

N EIGH BORWORK S N EPA

UNC’s mission is to work together with neighbors

create opportunities for individuals and families

to provide services and create opportunities

NeighborWorks NEPA revitalize neighborhoods and to improve their lives through quality housing and

that empower individuals and build strong,

financial guidance.

interdependent community. UNC’s vision is

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D:

to address emerging social needs and be an innovative leader in building strong interdependent communities based upon traditional commitment

f Financial coaching f Home buyer education

of partnering with individuals, families, and

f Foreclosure intervention

neighborhoods.

f Beautiful Blocks

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Community Services at 410 Olive St f Food Pantry f Clothing

f Blight f Aging in Place f Homes for Sale

f Housing Counseling

M EALS ON WH EELS N EPA

f Rental/Utility Assistance

Their mission is to provide nutrition and supportive

f Services for those affected by homelessness

services to residents of Northeastern PA. In order to accomplish carrying out their mission, they strive

WOM E N ’ S RE SO U RC E C E N T ER WRC works to end domestic and sexual violence

to accomplish: (1) Provide relief from hunger for the elderly and disabled; (2) Decrease onset of disease with good nutrition; (3) Increase home based support

against women, children, teenagers, and men.

to delay or prevent expensive institutional care.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D:

f Shelter

f Home delivered meals

f Education

f Treasured friends Pet Food delivery

f Police/Other intervention services

f Young Adults program

f Teen outreach

f Community Health outreach meal program

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LACKAWA N NA C O LLE G E Lackawanna College’s mission is to provide a quality

LACK AWAN NA H ERITAGE VALLEY

education to all persons who seek to improve their

The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State

lives and better the communities in which they live.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Post-secondary education f Level Up Program for high school students

Heritage Area is a partnership of government, business, civic organizations, and individuals dedicated to the development of the region’s historic, cultural, economic, and natural resources through preservation, education, and promotion of our heritage

SCRANTON P RIM A RY H E ALTH CARE CE N T E R, IN C . The clinics at Scranton Primary Health Care Center

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Access f Potential Grant Programs

will provide quality primary medical & dental care at a reasonable cost to all persons in our community, including those who are under-insured and uninsured.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Pediatrics f Family & Internal medicine f Women’s health f Perinatal care

GEIS IN GER F RES H FOOD FARM ACY Utilize food as medicine to improve and manage patients disease state.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Providing food to food insecure individuals

with uncontrolled diabetes

f Behavioral health care f Infectious disease control f General dentistry f Assistance in navigating insurance

marketplace

BE TH EL AM E CH URCH Bethel AME Church is located in Scranton, PA and its ultimate purposes are: (1) make available God’s biblical principles, (2) spread Christ’s liberating gospel, and (3) provide continuing programs which will enhance the entire social development of all people.

P R O G R A M S + S E R V I C E S O F F E R E D: f Church services f Youth programs f Community resources

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GETTING IT DONE STREETS + PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY 1.

TIME

$$$

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, BikeLackawanna, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, State Representative Office, County Planning Commission

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, BikeLackawanna, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, City Forester/Shade Tree Commission

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, State Representative Office, County Planning Commission

ADD BIKE FACILITIES (E.G, PROTECTED BIKE LANES, SHARROWS) ALONG WYOMING AVE AND N WASHINGTON AVE. Mid

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

WORK WITH THE CITY TO EXPLORE WAYS TO MAKE STREETS SAFER WITH CROSSWALKS, LIGHTING, EXPANDED SIDEWALKS, STREET ART, STREET TREES, AND LANDSCAPING. Long

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES

ENHANCE SIDEWALK CONDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS ALONG MAJOR STREETS CAPOUSE AVE, WYOMING AVE, N WASHINGTON AVE, PINE ST, OLIVE ST. Mid

COST

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, BikeLackawanna, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Nearby Business Owners, Local Advocacy (e.g., BikeLackawanna), Lackawanna County

IMPROVE AND ACTIVATE LOCAL PARKS FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION, WELLNESS, AND USE AS GATHERING SPACES. Short

$$$

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City of Scranton, PA DCED, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program

City of Scranton Parks & Recreation Dept, Local health care providers (e.g., Geisinger Community), community wellness partners

STRATEGY 5.

TIME

City of Scranton, Local Businesses / Chamber

PA DCED, City of Scranton OECD, Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department

Nearby Business Owners

PA DCED, City of Scranton OECD

Residents, Business Owners, Lackawanna River Conservation Association

DCED Keystone Communities Program, PA Downtown Center, Lowe’s, Home Depot

UNC, Local Businesses / Chamber

WORK WITH THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Short

10.

Office of Economic and Community Development, DCED Keystone Communities Program, PA Downtown Center, State Representative Office, PennDOT

CREATE LIGHTING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PORCH LIGHTS TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS. Short

CREATE AND SUPPORT CLEAN & GREEN INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE EXISTING PUBLIC REALM. (E.G. INVENTORY STREET TREES, GARBAGE CANS, ETC) Short

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

WORK WITH SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO EXPLORE IDEAS FOR MURALS AND PUBLIC ART AND BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS. Short

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES

CREATE A CONSISTENT AND COHESIVE BRAND THAT SHOWCASES PINE BROOK’S UNIQUE IDENTITY. Short

COST

PA DCED, City of Scranton OECD

City of Scranton

EXPLORE ADDING ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT HIGH CRASH INTERSECTIONS. Short

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, Lackawanna County

City of Scranton PWD, PennDOT, State Representative Office, County Planning Commission

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HOUSING, HEALTH, & QUALITY OF LIFE STRATEGY 1.

TIME

City of Scranton, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Weatherization Assistance Program

City of Scranton LIPS, Main/Elm Street Manager

PA CED, PA Downtown Center, NWNEPA, City of Scranton, State Representative Office, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)

State Representative Office, City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development

PARTNER WITH HOUSING PROVIDERS/DEVELOPERS TO INCREASE OPTIONS FOR NEW OR UNDERPRESENTED HOUSING TYPES IN PINE BROOK. (E.G., PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE, MARKET-RATE, LIVE-WORK). Short

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

REDUCE POTENTIAL FOR VACANT LOTS TO ACT AS HOT SPOTS FOR CRIME AND LITTER THROUGH LAND MANAGEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY LAND BANK. Short

FUNDING SOURCES

IMPROVE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND CREATE TARGETED PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT LANDLORDS. Short

COST

PA DCED, PA Downtown Center, NWNEPA, City of Scranton, State Representative Office, CARES Act Funds (CDBG-CV)

Greater Scranton Board of Realtors, Commercial Developers

EXPLORE POTENTIAL MODELS AND LOCATIONS FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, WITH ACCESS TO INTEGRATED SERVICES THAT HELP TENANTS REMAIN IN HOUSING. SERVICES MIGHT INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, PHYSICAL HEALTH, OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELATED SUPPORT Mid

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HOME Investment Partnership Program

State Representative Office, City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development

STRATEGY 5.

TIME

FUNDING SOURCES

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

PROVIDE OR ENCOURAGE LARGER HOUSING UNITS WITH SPACE SUITABLE FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING AND/OR EXTENDED FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY FOR NEW AMERICANS AND IMMIGRANTS. Mid

COST

$$$

HOME Investment Partnership Program

State Representative Office, City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development, Local housing developers

CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH EXISTING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES + HOUSING PROGRAMS. Short

HOME Investment Partnership Program, Keystone Communities Program

Local organizations and partners (see Partners and Services section above)

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BUSINESS MIX & ECONOMIC VITALITY STRATEGY 1.

TIME

PA Main Street Program / PA Downtown Center, DCED Keystone Communities Program, State Representative Office

City of Scranton Office of Economic and Community Development, Local Businesses / Chamber

PA CED, PA Downtown Center, NWNEPA, City of Scranton, State Representative Office

State Representative Office, City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development, PA DCED

PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF SCRANTON AND OTHERS TO PROMOTE AND HOST FESTIVALS IN PINE BROOK, WHICH COULD INCLUDE THEMES TIED TO THE LOCAL DIY CULTURE, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, POPULAR CULTURE (E.G., OFFICE), AND AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIGINFICANCE LIKE THE BIDEN FAMILY HOME. Short

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

CREATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR STOREFRONT FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS. Short

FUNDING SOURCES

CREATE A LOCAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS DIRECTORY, AND MARKETING STRATEGY. CONTINUE TO SHARE STORIES OF LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS UNIQUE STORIES AND STRONG PINE BROOK TIES. Short

COST

PA CED, PA Downtown Center, NWNEPA, City of Scranton, State Representative Office

University of Scranton, Local long-time businesses, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

SUPPORT PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, COMMUNICATION RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. Short

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Office of Economic and Community Development, DCED Keystone Communities Program, PA Downtown Center, State Representative Office

University of Scranton, Local long-time businesses

STRATEGY 5.

TIME

COST

FUNDING SOURCES

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

CREATE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS THAT FOCUS ON ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AND BRINGS ATTENTION TO LOCAL BUSINESSES. (E.G., BLOCK PARTY, FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL, ETC) Short

PA CED, PA Downtown Center, NWNEPA, City of Scranton, State Representative Office

University of Scranton, Local long-time businesses, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, John Adams Elementary, Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department

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