1. 3 New Committees
2 Major Studies
Main Street Study
Facilities Committee
Shade Tree Commission
Economic Development Study
Public Safety
Additions & Upgrades
3 New Pathways
5 Awards

2. A Town Hall Meeting To share project updates and discuss what is yet to come for our town’s future! Wednesday, November 29, 2017

3. Tonight’s Agenda 7:30 PM Introductions 8:00 PM Presentation
8:30 PM Public Workshop
9:00 PM Thank You

4. Our Borough Council Ms. Robyne Kelemen, President Mr
Our Borough Council Ms. Robyne Kelemen, President Mr. Peter LaMontagne, Vice President Mr. Jeffrey Gilmore Ms. Mary Pat Holewinski Ms. Lori Kesilman Mr. Robert Binkley Mr. Thomas Price Mayor David Holewinski

5. Our Commissions & Committees Planning Commission Shade Tree Commission
Community & Business
Bird Town
Nature Preserve
Historic Preservation
Orchard Park
Appointment Advisory
Community Garden
Facilities
Bike & Hike
Public Safety

6. Our Staff & Support Sam Bryant, Manager/Treasurer Carrie Gamble, Secretary Dawn Tremmel, Administrative Support Consultants Mark Hintenlang, Borough Engineer Stephen Barth, Business Consultant Kent Baird & Liz Rosencrans, Borough Planners

7. 2013 Town Hall An Inspirational Year
New Studies and Fresh Feedback
Coming Together for a Butler Avenue Vision
Making it Happen-Making it Real
“A Friendly Place to Live”
Stephen Barth, Business Consultant

11. 2017 Town Hall Kent Baird & Liz Rosencrans, Borough Planners Getting Around Town Creating Community Meet the Developer Trails & Roads Butler Avenue Streetscape Streetlights & More….

14. All This in 4 Years?! 3 New Committees 2 Major Studies
Main Street Study
Facilities Committee
Shade Tree Commission
Economic Development Study
Public Safety
Additions & Upgrades
3 New Pathways
5 Awards

15. Where You Were Pre-2013
Route 202 Only Just Opened—after years of waiting...
Businesses Struggling
Building and Property Vacancies
Limited Pedestrian Access
Fledgling Relationship with Delaware Valley ‘College’

16. Economic Development Study
Brainstorming and Open Discussion
Improved walkability throughout borough
Borough gateways
Improved aesthetic (commercial and residential)
Borough and DVU working together
Local business support

17. Economic Development Study
Questionnaire and Display Boards
Create Pedestrian-friendly corridor and improve walkability and pedestrian access
Use Borough businesses for goods and services
Establish a town center with public space and amenities for civic gatherings
Establish gateway structures along Butler Avenue at the entrances of the Borough
Support significant existing industrial uses within the Borough
Develop a stronger relationship and more connections with Delaware Valley College

18. Economic Development Study
Area of Improvement
Sidewalks/ Trails and Street Beautification
Business/ Commercial Development
Locally owned stores, culture/entertainment, reuse and restaurants
Important Attributes for Borough’s Future Character
Walkability, Streetscape, Open Space and Parks

19. Main Street Study Identified Butler Avenue as the “Main Street”
Established a Three Tiered Study Area
Town Center
Historic Village
University Village
Prepared Market Analysis and Business Data
Recruited Public Feedback

21. Main Street Study Businesses Residents Foot traffic
Activities and Events
Train services
On-street parking
Borough cooperation and help in gaining and retaining businesses
“Strong local businesses”
Sidewalks/ Trails
“Improved ‘streetscape’ and appearance on Butler Avenue”
“Respect neighborhoods”

22. Since 2013
2013—PECO Grant $10, —DVRPC/TCDI Grant $80, —CDBG Grant $109, —Bucks County Grant $110, —Pa DCED Grant $150, —PennDOT CMAQ and TAP Grants $319, —Bucks County Grant $21, —DCED Grant $600,000

23. Since 2013
$1,400,535

24. Getting Around Town ADA Upgrades to Burkart Hall
Negotiating a Brand New Route for DART
New Sidewalks from Bristol to Tamanend
$600,000 for New Sidewalks on E. Butler Ave.
New Road Program of Repairs and Upgrades

26. Trails & Roads New Trails from Butler to the SEPTA Station
New Connections to the Regional Trails

27. Trails & Roads

28. Creating Community Great Events….and More Events
Parks and Recreation Planning
Investigating the Civic Space Opportunities
Continuing the Walkability + Business Trend
Wrapping up the Comprehensive Plan

30. Meet the Developer

32. Butler Avenue Streetscape
Town Center Beautification Concepts
Mixed Use Overlay District Adopted
New Gateways and Signage Discussed
University Strategic Planning Participation

33. Streetlights and More
New Light Plan
Safety Committee
Dark Skies Goals

35. We’re Not Done Yet Since 2013 We’ve Worked on 3 themes:
Walkability
Streetscape
Business and University Relationships
We have seen a trend in NBB’s interests. Do they remain the same?
What should the new Comp Plan focus on?

36. We Need Your Help Fill Out a Survey Check Out Our Maps
Our last Town Hall meeting gave rise to countless projects. Help us move forward again!
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Put a Sticker on the Boards

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38. Thank You