For the Lancaster County Conservancy, TCA led an intensive 14-day planning effort focused on historic Safe Harbor Village. Intended to serve as a prototype for future Smart Growth Initiatives, our 2007 plan was prepared following a thorough analysis of the 192-acre site with key stakeholders, a review of village history, and a 2-day workshop to
In order to inform a proposed TND Ordinance, TCA created a conceptual plan to develop an 87-acre infill site as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) using the design principals of traditional neighborhood development. Located close to public transit, but with significant natural resource constraints, the proposed use would provide a needed opportunity for older
A remnant of the early iron making industry in Pennsylvania, Historic Joanna Furnace operated from 1791 until the late 1890’s. Donated by Bethlehem Steel to the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association in 1976, and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, TCA was hired in 1995 to prepare a Master Plan for the site,
The City of Lancaster commissioned TCA to prepare an Urban Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan which is focused, in part, on 30 existing public open spaces. Winner of a 2010 ASLA Honor Award, this plan responds to specific objectives shared by City residents via numerous public meetings and opinion surveys conducted throughout 2008/2009. Plan
Market Square Memorial Park, located in the Borough of Marcus Hook, is a popular gathering and recreational area on the Delaware River waterfront. The park is a major local and regional attraction that is extensively used for festivals, fireworks, music events, and other special events such as the annual Riverfront Ramble. The park features a
In accordance with Mayor Gray’s Strategic Plan for Lancaster, and in response to vital input from key project stakeholders, TCA identified unique opportunities for this city’s primary streetscapes. In early 2008, our firm provided conceptual recommendations for 32 blocks and 29 street intersections. Collaborating with the City’s engineer, TCA then prepared construction documents to address
When Renaissance Hall was added to the Roman Catholic High School campus, a courtyard was formed between the two buildings, which today is called the Alumni Quadrangle. TCA developed the concept for the space, using decorative lighting, benches, and planters to create an attractive and flexible gathering area used for seasonal award programs and Alumni
After several years of fragmented revitalization efforts, Catasauqua Borough hired TCA to produce a Revitalization Plan that would create and prioritize a comprehensive strategy for stimulating a vibrant downtown. The Plan included an Updated Vision and Goals statement, a Streetscape Revitalization Plan with Design Guidelines, and an Implementation Strategy, including cost estimates and timeline. Also
As the consulting Town Planners and Landscape Architects for West Chester Borough, TCA assisted the Borough in the redevelopment of a new deck parking structure. As part of the design team, TCA planned the positioning and articulation of the structure to blend seamlessly into the highly visible and centrally located High Street streetscape. In addition
TCA assisted South Whitehall Township as it worked to adopt its first Comprehensive Plan in over 35 years. Located in the Lehigh Valley adjacent to Allentown, the Township enjoys a rare asset in the largely undeveloped areas north of “Huckleberry Ridge”, and desired the area to grow as a model sustainable community. The Comprehensive Plan,