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The Bristol-Delaware River Strategy: Actions for Riverfront Revitalization Nation Mid-Atlantic F Division of Park and Res Ln Ln LA In co Bristol B 7:p The Grur Pennsylva Coastal Zon THE BRISTOL DELAWARE RIVER ST Actions for Riverfront Revi CONTENTS Project Cooperators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. Introduction/ Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Process . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3. Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Concept Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, Action Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Waterfront Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 10. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FIGURES 1 o Study Area map o . o o 0 0 0 . . . 0 . 0 0 . . . . . . 0 2. Study Process diagram o o . . . o o . . o o . . . . .. o . . o o o 3. Site Analysis . . . . . . . . o . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . 0 . . . 0 0 4. Concept Plan map . o . . . o o o . o . . . . . o 0 . . . . . . 0 PROJECT COOPERATORS National Park Service, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office James W. Coleman, Jr., Regional Director Anthony M. Corbisiero, Associate Regional Director Michael 11. Gordon, Assistant Regional Director J. Glenn Eugster, Chief, Division of Park and Resource Planning Joan Batory, Project Coordinator Robert Potter, Project Leader Debra Miller, Project Planner Suzanne Sutro, Project Planner, Editor John Wilson, Project Planner Evelyn Swimmer, Design Coordinator Peter Fine, Brad Thompson, and David Rivera, Work Study Students Delores Sciulli, Clerical Supervisor Louvinia Madison, Sharon flucks, Connie Estrada, Martha Hollis, Typists Gay Sprowal, Travel Coordinator Borough Council Thomas Corrigan, President William Pezza, Vice-President Gary Tosti, former President David Clark, West Ward Joseph Coffman, North Ward Geo 'rge Pirollo, North Ward Donald McCloskey, West Ward Rose DiGuiseppo, South Ward Fidel Esposito, Borough Manager Richard Snyder, Borough Solicitor Margaret Stakenas,. Mayor Robert Kelly, Vice-President, Urban Research and Development Corporation GrundV Foundation Leonard SnVder, Executive Director Mary Jane Mannherz, Director of Grundy Library Edmund N. Bacon, Planning Consultant John Collins, The Delta Group, Design Consultant Pennsylvania Division of Coastal Zone Management Department of Environmental Resources Deirdre C. Taylor, Economic Enhancement Specialist Robert White, Intern Bristol Advisory Committee Workshop Speakers Fay J. Allen Donna Ann Harris, Assistant Director, National Kathryn Auerbach Trust for Historic Preservation Ann Marie Barber Thomas E. Jones, Preservation Planner, Easton Efrain Berrios Robert Thompson, Main Street Manager, Burlington Jerry Brock Barbara Kauffman, Urban Waterfront Planner, Cooper Rev. James Brown Ann Breen, The Waterfront Center William Byrne Charles Coupland Carl D'Emidio Mark Erhard Organizations & Agencies William Fairall Bucks County Conservancy W. Paul Ferguson Bucks County Office of Community Development Janies Fine Bucks CountV Planning Commission Glenn Friedman Lion's Club David Fuller Mill Street Business Association Joseph Genco Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation James Holliday Ivory Joe Hunter Rev. Joseph Kakalec, S.J. Anna Larrisey Thoma@ McCusker ]Robert Norman Daniel Pfeiffer PA. .... ...... BRIS OL NJ REGIONAL CONTEXT .. ............ ....... ... ................... . .. .......... - Siu .:d. te BRISTOL BOROUGH INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND This report summarizes the Congressman Kostmayer Bristol, the Di work of the National Park requested the National Park Coastal Zone Service in Bristol and high- Service to assist in the Pennsylvania D lights the many tevitaliza- formulation of a strategy for Environmental tion opportunities that have the conservation and revitali- the Grundy Fo been identified in the zation of the borough's agreement focu borough. By gaining an under- riverfront area. The Park coordination of standing of the resources of Service was asked to work with many separate the area and the issues the Borough Council and the foster borough affecting those resources, and community to develop a The Division o by listening to the communi- coordinated strategy for the Management ha ty's organizations and lead- enhancement of Bristol's worked with tl ers, the National Park Service natural, cultural, economic, update its Com study team developed a river- and. recreational values. and ordinances front revitalization strategy. Foundation has This strategy focuses on active in spon borough-wide opportunities Assistance to the borough is throughout the through an action agenda and a provided under Section 11(a) concept plan, both of which of the National Wild and incorporate ideas and Scenic Rivers Act, (P.L. 90- The study are recommended actions. 542 as amended) which autho- Bristol's riverf rizes the National Park the Otter Cree The Borough of Bristol, sit- Service to assist local, state Grundy Librar uated on the western bank of and federal government agen- historic distric the Delaware River in Penn- cies and private groups in the Street, as well sylvania, has been the focus preparation of river conserva- ness district o of many revitalization tion plans. The National Park Market Streets efforts during the past year. Service's Division of Park and These initiatives are in turn Resource Planning.within the the result of years of effort Mid-Atlantic Regional Office by many individuals and groups provides technical assistance This report off within the community. In 1984 to state and local governments dations which Congressman Peter Kostmayer in 13 Northeastern states, borough's revit organized a trip for under its State and Local through coordi community leaders to Lowell, River Conservation Assistance actions, to be Massachusetts, a city which Program. various interes has capitalized on state and citizens, local federal programs to preserve The National Park. 'Service community gro its historic resources and to entered into a cooperative Council, and p revitalize its economy. agreement with the Borough of tion'9 and foun 4 STUDY PLOCESS Project Organization Public & Information Process Step Involvement Congressional request Meetings with Project proposal Project cooperators: Borough Council Meeting with - Borough Council - PA Div, of Coastal Zone organizations Management & Borough Council Grundy Foundation Issue identification report ISSUE Issue workshop Mailing list Public meetings Newsletter INVEN Public meeting 'Waterfront survey Slide show Revitalization workshop Advisory Committee Advisory Committee established Meetings with action Goals committee "wish list" Meetings with Newsletter community leaders "Wish list" priorities. COORDINATION Advisory Committee Action Agenda review Concept Plan Meetings with Recommendat ions community leaders Program Review Newsletter Draft strategy report Advisory Concept map review Concept graphics Public review Borough Council review and endorsement Grant applications Design assistance Advisory C Committee formation review Borough Council review 5 PROCESS The purpose of National Park 4. To focus the. awareness actions to be Service involvement in of the community on its resolve them. Bristol has been to provide resources through a specific Pennsylvania technical assistance to the river-related project. Coastal Zone Borough in the development of Borough Coun a strategy for the conserva- The study process involved a Grundy Found tion and revitalization of series of tasks which were participate in the community's riverfront undertaken by,the project ment of the p area. The objectives of this team. While each task was provide inforn project have been- . import 'ant, the value of an study team as individual task Was the I. To work with the Bristol greatest when considered as Issue Identiffi Borough Council to encourage a building block in the Issues can be support of specific projects study .process.@ , Combining matters of pu to help conserve and enhance ..all the' information led to The problems community resources, and to the development of the light of the r help revitalize @Borough-wide strateEy and recommenda- effort, were i economic activity. tiOns. The following tasks. through forma 2. .,To work with the were performed as part of the meetings. and community of ,-Bristol. to study: prior reports increase its awareness of The result wa its natural, recreational problems and and cultural resources, and Organization requiring atte to help develop a constitUen- The project team @h' eld a "wish list" of cy for riverfront revitaliza- series of preliminary actions. The tion. meetings with groups and used these iss 3. To coordinate local, individuals- actively working points for fur state, federal and private in Bristol in order.,to tion. Most of efforts to initiate and identify issues confronting centered on t carry out specific actions. thecom,rriiinity and potential of the borou 9 Inventory of Opportunities 0 Three newsletters were guide the dev Issues and problems can be published. They included the riverfront viewed from another angle as reports of ong-ling borough It was compos opportunities. Each resource, activities, announcements volunteers, e whether natural', cultural, of meetings and events, appointed rep economic or recreational, and summaries of NPS from every wE offers opportunities for its project findings. borough and future development. Sites tions already where such opportunities were 0 A Riverfront Revitaliza- revitalization evident were' outlined and tion Workshop was held, presented by means of a slide featuring guest speakers 0 Meetings amon show at a public meeting in on successful downtown and Council membE March 1985. At this time it waterfront projects, and a Street Busine was felt advisable to narrow design exercise for tion, The Nat the focus of National Park participants. About 50 Conservancy, Service involvement to the borough residents and Advisory Com riverfront area in order to visitors attended. Burlington's A/ concentrate on achievable 0 A project Advisory presented opp actions which would be a Committee was formed to for informatio stimulus to revitalization and coordinati throughout the borough. Coordination The National Park Service has served as an information broker, coordinator and catalyst throughout the study 4, process. A number of tasks fall into this category: Ali P, 0 A memorandum of under- standing among the four key cooperators was signed to formalize each partici- pant's commitment to the project. A mailing list of about 250 borough contacts was developed for information distribution. 7 Strategy Development 0 Concept Plan: The The revitalization strategy actions were spatially was developed through a series arranged on a map of the of tasks performed by the waterfront to illustrate Advisory Committee and the the scope and relation- project team. These included: ships of the recommenda- tions. 0 Goals: One of the Advisory Committee's Strategy: The Action initial tasks was to agree Agenda and Concept Plan @ipon the following goals: were expanded into a more 1. To enhance the borough detailed explanation of image and economy. possible actions. 2. To promote community involvement in ongoing 0 Recommendations: High revitalization priority actions were efforts. specified for responsible 3. To better use the organizations. natural, historic and cultural resources of 0 Program Review: A num- the borough@ to im.- ber of important potential prove the quality of sources of funding and life. assistance were identified and documented. Program 0 Action Agenda: The applications are being goals provided a framework prepared for several for the development of projects. specific actions. The suggestions made in The elements of the strategy meetings, questionnaires and action agenda . have been and workshops which preceded this phase were designed so that they can be compiled into a "wish carried out individually or in list." This list was then concert with other elements. prioritized and narrowed Some actions are already being into an outline form, implemented by the groups and indicating who could be individuals who assisted in responsible for each their development. Other action and how and when actions await further develop- each could be accomplish- ment, coordination, and assistance. ed. 8 OPPORTUNITIES The first step in developing a revitalization strategy is to identify the opportunities presented by a given area. These opportunities can include the area's location and surroundings, its natural resources, the type and condition of its buildings, its transportation system and the interest of its residents in a revitalization effort. & L The following list, developed through research, interviews, tv and meetings within the community, identifies some of Bristol's primary areas of opportunity. It does not constitute recommendations for action (which are presented in Section 7 of this report, and and river recreation. More- billboards, but are focused on the waterfront over, the location of a designed and de area) but rather considers portion of the Borough within attract, welcome Bristol's resources in terms the coastal zone has made it a positive comm7L of their potential for eligible to receive federal visitors. revitalization. funds. through Pennsylvania's Coastal Zone Management Otter Creek Mar Location Program. The borough is, The marsh has The Borough of Bristol is currently using CZM funding to by The Nature surrounded by a complicated update its Comprehensive rare ex 'ample of network of highways and rail- Plan., tidal wetland of road lines, which makes significance to P commuting to Philadelpia a Gateways It offers opport relatively easy task, but Parcels of vacant land are educate the pub which can also confuse or found at several key road importance of W deter the casual visitor. intersections along the river ecosystem, Bristol's location along the landward edge of the Borough. also provide rec Delaware River has always Presently these sites are activities, such a fostered waterborne commerce cluttered with unattractive birdwatching. 9 Delaware River for expansion both in land Bristol's location along the area and in activities, and Delaware River brought it could provide another link waterborne commerce in the between various natural areas past, and has great potential along the waterfront. for increased recreational use at present. An outstand- ing feature of the waterfront is its close proximity to Delaware Canal some of the Borough's other Canals have been a focal resources such as the stately point for the revitalization homes of the Radcliffe Street of many cities. The canal is historic district and the both a state park and an Mill Street business historic resource which district. serves to link Bristol,with its past, and with the other Burlington Island communities along it. Al- The view of this undeveloped though partially filled in', island from Bristol's water- the canal right-of-way could front provides the observer still be Used as part of a with a pleasing backdrop to trail system linking the the river. Many borough waterfront with the existing residents remember swimming towpath. Bristol could Historic Build or boating to the island in attempt to work in coopera- Historic resoui the past. Bristol coul id tion with the Pennsylvania means confined explore the possibilities of Bureau of State Parks to working with Burlington to create such a system. Street, but ar develop the island for throughout thE recreation. Bristol Theater The Borough Historic Certif A potential cultural Committee hav Lion's Park opportunity is presented by survey of thre Recreation on the waterfront the theater on Radcliffe historic distric is already fostered by the Street. This facility could nomination to 1 presence of Lion's Park. become a regional center Register of Hi Borough residents use this providing not only theater, Placement of t area for sitting, strolling but films, concerts, and on the Nationa and picnicking. The high- community activities. The offer residents light of the summer is the theater could be redesigned to use federal in( Lion's Club concert series. provide a balcony or terrace for building r( This site has the potential facing the waterfront. reuse. .10 Carpet Mill This building is one of the borough's most noteworthy historic structures, with great potential for adaptive 7,71. il reuse as housing. The Grundy Foundation has been seeking a private developer to renovate the Carpet Min. Grundy NMI and Clock The Grundy clock is for many people a symbol of Bristol and NMI Street Bus its most easily identifiable District feature. The improvement of This area repre this structure could symbolize concentration of Bristol's heritage for resi- activity within dents -and visitors. A unique oppor presented by it Railroad S pur proximity to th( The removal of the Conrail and the existin spur line could open up acres district. Many for commercial, residential or capitalized on j recreational development. relationship in These new land areas in turn their revitalizat could provide the Borough with strategies. new possibilities for housing and employment. Zinc Works/Purex Industrial The above list Complex of borough-wid Golf Ranch This industrial complex along This planning e The Golf Ranch property also Bristol's northern waterfront focused on the provides the opportunity for is presently underused and of one specific creative development due to offers the potential for the Bristol wate its location at one of the enhanced industrial develop- fact does not d landward entrances to the ment. Future redevelopment importance of t Borough. Current plans to could also include a mix of community reso develop a shopping center on residential, commercial and potential linkag the property could also result recreational land uses, if waterfront. Bo in much-needed highway adequately screened from the are urged to pi improvements. industrial uses. these other are RECREATION/TOURISM t HIS I'ORY COMMERCE SITE ANALYSIS: Convergence of Resources The focus of the NPS effort economic, historical and The diagram is has been Bristol's waterfront recreational' resources at the illustrate the di and adjacent areas, as shown waterfront. Each resource, of interdependenc( above. This simple site course, extends far beyond the resources that analysis illustrates the roughareas shown here, and is waterfront its t convergence of natural, found in many parts of the attractiveness. borough. 12 burlington Island WORK WITH BURLINGTON WATERFRONT PARKS a Island development * Lion's extension a events 9 lighting Fishing Access SHORELINE IMPROVEMENTS a seating 9 plantings a bulkhead JqLiv et 9 guardhouse ID 9'%v at 9 floating dock MARSH PRESER a riprep VED ING 0 trails 0 fightl htl 981916 a plant WALK AYS Win 0 traVic col Overlook Parke VA D WNTO PAO" REVITAI 17 VA Me m . .......... .......... 981 ewalka C,edill *facades 9 restoration .......... .... ...... :0 signs signs DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN Bristol - Delaware River Strategy I Inch:390 Feet ILEGEND I Conmercial District Bukhmdkv HiMm ir Walkway 0 111111 Welarkont Walkway WOF 0 is 0 91 Major C;offVonent Wats hoi Park AM - lupoved RIprW i i i i i Bumiriess Walkway 9000 NaUe Trails 13 CONCEPT PLAN/ACTION AGENDA The ideas which have been workshop, at which partici- movement, acti collected from the community pants produced four relationships; are assembled in the following alternative maps. These areas showing action agenda and portrayed alternatives were refined, economic or re spatially in the concept plan. condensed into one map, and enhancement. presented to the advisory major significa The action agenda is a comm.ittee for review * The map gateway area, preliminary identification of is intended to place ideas business distri responsibilities, strategies relative to one another in lot, the marsh and time frames for carrying space, but not necessarily to shoreline and out the recommended actions. assign fixed locations. At section. The It should be treated as an this stage the concepts must district, which open-ended document, which can remain flexible and open to important to th be changed and updated as further interpretation and tion effort, ha needed. public discussion. lighted. The. convergence of The concept plan is the first The map is composed of the the interface b step in visualizing how following: asterisks which commercial sect various projects could appear denote approximate sites for waterfront. T if implemented. This map major revitalization hub for econorr provides an overview of rela- components; arrows showing and tourist act tionship .s, sites and movement central focus o within the area. The concept zation effort. plan was developed through a design exercise held at the Riverfront Revitalization 0 4(, "M ff) U 14 (D 0 0 1 - - mm m 9 m m mm 0 0 0 B -0 IM0.0m M2,2ml I I --@, Ono n BI 11 JEO /N/Nmm@ f @n I- is ACTION AGENDA Action Who ? How ? GATEWAYS Gateways Project Individuals Fund raising Fall Businesses Borough endorsement Organizations Determine locations Borough Seek design assistance Use Water Department Borough Seek planning assistance Su shed Volunteers Seek design assistance - Information center Organizations Land and Water Cons. Fund - historic museum Nature Conservancy grant, plus private match - Preserve Fund raising headquarters Volunteer help OTTER CREEK NARSH PRESERVE Programs Nature Conservancy I.&WCF grant Spri - Signs BIDY@ugh Pennsylvania Coastal Zone - Preserve Foundation Management (Cat) grant headquarters (see GATEWAY above) Volunteer help - Trails - Observation deck DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Main St. Program Borough Adopt elements of Spri Main St. Committee/ Main St. Program: Coordinator - Organization Mill Street Business - Design assistance Association - Promotion - Economic Enhancement Apply to PA Main St. Program Alternative: Start own program 16 Action who ? HOW ? Back of Mill St. Businesses Private tunding '86 - - Improve rear entrances Main St. Committee PA DCA grants Borough - Business walkway - Improve traffic flow - Connect to Waterfront walkway Develop theater Grundy Foundation Redesign Winte Renovate Link with Lion's Park Revamp Market St. Businesses Obtain design assistance S-umme Main St. Committee Renovation Borough Improve Traffic flow Property owners PA DCA grants Private Investment Restore historic buildings, Property owners Use Tax Act incentives Conti Businesses PA DCA grants Foundations Fund raising Organizations Main Street Program SHORELINE IMPRUVEMENM Borough Recreational Improvement & Apply Foundations Rehabilitation Act Desi Bulkhead project Private corporations (RIRA) grant, CZM grant Const Matching private funds Improve riprap (part of Bulkhead project '85 - above) Floating boat dock (part of Bulkhead project '65 - above) 17 Action Who ? How ? Improve fishing access Borough Part oi RIRA grant AF Organizations application for bulkhead Individuals project Consider fishing pier Consider boat dock Boat ramp guard house Borough Station guard S PA Fish Comm. Boat Launching fee Fish Commission improve ramp WATERMW PARK Enlarge Lion's Park Lion's Club Fund raising - Lighting, seating Borough Volunteer wrk - Plantings Seek design assistance - A place for events Extended Park Area - Landscaping Borough Develop concept Fl@ - Picnicking Organizations Design assistance - Lighting Foundations Apply for L&WCF, CZM grants - Seating Fund raising - Events Volunteer work IMPRUVE PARKING AREA. Plantings Businesses Seek planning, design & F.- Lighting Individuals engineering assistance Improve traffic flow Borough' PA DCA grant Seek flood control engineering WALKWAYS Waterfront Walkway Borough Apply for L&WCF,. CZM grants Ap 18 Action Who ? HOW ? Historic Walkway Businesses RIRA grant Business Walkway Organizations Fund raising Nature trails Foundations Seek design assistance Develop walkway signs OVEFUDM PAM Develop parks Borough Use Borough property at street Apply - Thematic design Businesses ends - Lighting, seating Organizations Apply for L&WCF, CZM grants - Develop signs Foundations Fund raising Seek design assistance LINKAGE ID BURIJNG70N Island development/recreation Town of Burlington Assist Burlington with Fall Borough planning Events Businesses Sponsor joint events Organizations Link w/ boat trips Private investors Renew historic linkages GENERAL CONSIDERATIGM: (The following elements should be considered as part of each project.) MAINTENANCE Determine maintenance needs Borough Council Committee could monitor Sprin of each project coordinate, identify ongoing - Create Maintenance maintenance for revitali- Committee zation projects Ensure maintenance component All project Plan for ongoing funding Conti for all projects participants for maintenance needs of each project 19 Action Who ? How ? SECURITY Improved policing Borough Council Regular police patrols cc Mayor on waterfront Better lighting Borough (See,EXTENDED PARK ARFA) Businesses Design elements Borough Design for public safety and S Businesses security Organizations PUNUCITY Publicity campaign Borough Council Create Borough Publicity cc Events Businesses C6mittee Organizations Inproved signs Politicians Advertising Logo contest Grundy Foundation brochure SIGNS Signs as a unifying theme Borough Apply: for grants S Businesses Seek donations Individuals Seek design assistance Logo, contest lVolunteer help 20 WATERFRONT STRATEGY As previously stated, will be selected and imple- Bristol's waterfront presents mented according to the a remarkable confluence of interests of the Borough natural, historical, economic Council and other public and and recreational resources, private groups and indivi- and has the potential to duals. become a centerpiece of boroughwide revitalization It should be stressed that the efforts. At present, parts of projects proposed here are the waterfront are used still in- the "concept stage," informally for a variety of and that their final form and activities, ranging from location has not yet been boating and fishing to determined. In all cases, the walking, picnicking and borough, government and other sitting, while other parts are community interests must make unused or neglected. Many the final decisions.as to Bristol residents avoid the whether or not to pursue a waterfront entirely, feeling particular project, and where that parts of it are unsafe. to locate it. The next section, "Recommendations, The aim of this strategy is to sets forth a more specific make the waterfront a central list of potential actions for hub of activity for both these groups to select from. borough residents and visi- Finally, all programs referred to in this section are tors, and to enhance those 4RO activities which make the profiled in more detail in COEX0 waterfront an active, lively Section 8 of this report. .11ji, q1; 11 and attractive place, while r ensuring that it is also a Gateways P I'll 16 cL,, safe and secure one. This The "gateway" concept is one section describes each element that extends borough-wide. It in the strategy, amplifying is, simply, the idea that each the preceding Action Agenda of the commonly used entrances and Concept Plan map. In some to Bristol should present a cases, potential areas of positive statement about the responsibility have been borough and its points of identified along with poten- interest--a statement which tial funding sources. In could be made through signs, other more long-term actions, plantings, lighting, murals, the participants are as yet or the renovation of existing unspecified. These actions buildings. 21 There are at least two organization could "adopt" gateways to the waterfront; each 'gateway site, taking one is the main highwav responsibility for developing entrance to the borough, at and maintaining it. (The Routes 413 and 13 *--presently a topic of signs is discussed in @clutter of billboards and more detail on pg. 31.) traffic congestion. The more Another potential source of immediate entrance is the design assistance is the use intersection -of Maple Beach of university classes in Road and Old Rt. 13, where a architecture, landscape small sign advertis 'ing the architecture and urban design. Mill St. shopping district now The advantage of this type of stands. In each area, appro- class is that the partici- priate signs and plantings pants, under professional would be a key factor in supervision, generate a wide conveying the image of Bristol range of ideas, which the as a place worth visiting. 11client" (in this case the The signs at Rts. 413 and 13 gateway committee) is free to are leased from Amtrak, and select from, at little cost to the Bucks County Planning the borough. Commission is exploring the possibility of having them The Water Department Shed replaced by Bristol-related This building now stands on signs or a mural. Maple Bea .ch Road a short distance from the "gateway" An ad hoc subcommittee of the intersection with Old Rt. 13. project advisory committee has In its present location the initiated and pursued this shed--actually a well preser- idea, and have identified ved brick building with a tile these and other sites which roof--could be renovated and act as gateways. The next used for several purposes; a step is to create and headquarters for the Otter implement designs for each Creek. Marsh Preserve, a site. It is likely that this visitors' center, and an project could be carried out historical museum are among at relatively low cost through the uses that have been the use of volunteers, suggested for it. It also contests, and private offers a potential link to the donations. A local business, former towpath and structural corporation, or community remains of the Delaware Canal, 22 and couid be developed to displays. A program of clean- amplify this theme in up and maintenance involving Bristol's history. If local volunteers will be community groups and the developed, as will a series of borough government wish to public walks and other events. pursue this idea, the building Funds for the project are being could be renovated, largely raised from public and private through volunteer efforts. sources, including the federal Another more long-range Land and Water Conservation alternative would be.to Fund and several private found- consider moving the building ations and corporations. The to a site in the waterfront marsh preserve can be linked to park. This action would the waterfront park and the centralize all waterfront- business district through a related information and system of walkways, described administrative activities on pg. 29 and shown on the right at the waterfront, where concept plan map. they would be immediately visible and accessible to the visitor. The advantages of DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: such a move must be weighed Main Street Program against its considerable Bristol's downtown is centered costs. on the Mill St. business dis- trict, a retail center which Otter Creek Marsh Preserve has proved remarkably resilient This project, currently in the in the face of competition from planning stages, will involve nearby suburban shopping malls. the management of the land In order to continue Mill area surrounding the marsh Street's growth, and extend it (owned by the Borough, The to neighboring streets, it is Grundy Foundation, and the necessary to create a distinct Rohm and Haas Corporation) by identity for the business The Nature Conservancy, for district by taking advantage of the conservation of the its historic resources and its marsh's rare plant communi- proximity to the waterfront. ties. Among the planned facilities are nature trails One approach that seems well surrounding the marsh, a suited to this need is the Main boardwalk leading out over the Street Program. Developed marsh to an observation plat- first by the National Trust for form, signs and outdoor Historic Preservation and now 23 administered in Pennsylvania by the Department of Community Affairs, the program is design- ed to build a strong public- private partnership for the revitalization of �mall down- 0 0 0 towns. The program is centered 00 on four concepts: organization, design assistance, promotion, and economic restructuring, all carried out under the guidance of a full-time Main Street manager. Communities are chosen for the Main Street Program based on a combination of factors, including organizational c -IV apabilities, the ability to raise private funds, and local government support. A newly lit, created Main Street Committee, including members of the Borough Council and the Mill pedestrian shop Street Business Association, is opportunities for improving the discourage use considering the possibility of appearance of the business main thor .oughfa instituting elements of the district. Opening retail small alleys whi program independently, or in stores to the parking lot by from Mill St. to advance of a formal application means of windows, entrances., lot could also fu to the Department of Community banners or signs, would walkways if attr Affairs. DCA will provide increase their accessibility planted and mar technical assistance with such and visibility, and help to and would help efforts whether or not a draw visitors from the traffic up to Mil community is accepted into the waterfront to Mill St. One Implementation o program. comprehensive approach would be depends in part the construction of a walkway solution to curr on the existing sidewalk problems on thi Back of MIR Street between stores and parking lot. St. The exact The south side of Mill St., Combined with changes in problems is unc which fronts on the borough traffic flow through the lot, be studied furtl parking lot, presents this action would encourage solutions can be 24 SHORELINE IMPROVEMENTS: community input, and permit accessible. As th Bulkhead requirements. constructed, stone The construction of a bulkhead part of the shoreli and walkway within the area Riprap added to the exist between the boat ramp and the Most of the present shoreline it might also be p bank parking lot is a key is composed of riprap, or rock obtain additional, element in the waterfront facing, which consists of large stones to fill gaps strategy, and one which most stortes, placed somewhat at one task that nece advisory committee members random, with erosion occurring heavy equipment; considered a high priority behind them. This riprap possible to accomp action. A properly designed should be replenished and part of the propos bulkhead can function as a improved in order to stem this Park improvements walkway, a fishing platform, erosion and make the water's this section under and a place to sit and watch edge more attractive and Parks. the boat traffic. It would enable the visitor-to get close to the river's edge without having to climb over rocks; more importantly, it would extend, stabilize, and define the edge, curbing the problem of shoreline erosion. As shown on the Concept Plan map, the bulkhead would be limited to the northern area of the waterfront in order to 1:641 R0*4 create a diversity of shoreline environments, from the "formal" straight edge to the more "natural" rocky shoreline. In addition, the cost factor would make it difficult to extend the bulkhead over a larger area. c -N, Many bulkhead designs are possible, including some that provide several levels or steps down to the river. The final design and location of a bulkhead will depend on the availability of funds, further 25 enabling visito boats up and v Street, the wat and other attra of this type is facility, removE each winter; it moved from on( Two another. been proposed parallel to the bulkhead or pa existing. boat r LA bulkhead locati more to visiting lilt V would provide view from the I ramp location w . ..... users of the ra YA use the dock to gers and cargo preserve an op river from the project could b( part of a secon RIRA program, programs such Both the bulkhead and improve- type. This project could also Facilities Loan I ments to the riprap have been be eligible for funding CZM program, o proposed as part of an appli- through the Pennsylvania private initiativ cation to the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Recreational Improvement and Program in the next few years, Fishing Access Rehabilitation Act program as funds from that program Although fishin@ (RIRA), administered by the, become available activity which c I)epartment of Community anywhere on th( Affairs. Projects funded Floating Dock some areas offer through RIRA must function to A floating dock on the water- opportunities th improve both recreational and front would serve two pur- should be impro economic opportunities; both poses: enabling users of the ly. The mouth goals are clearly realizable boat ramp to load their Creek marsh (a through a project of this passengers and cargo, and for fish) offers 26 L C 1011 _ell F, -0- Ile- opportunity. The borough system, and could be used for an essential facilit should consider establishing a commercial functions as well borough residents fishing access point, with (for example, sales of outsiders, and sh seating, railings, and refreshments or rental of improved and use( possibly a small shelter at fishing equipment). income, to pay fox this site. In the long run maintenance, and the possibilitV of a fishing Boat Ramp Guard House security on the w pier extending into mouth of The borough boat ramp, built the creek should be consider- originally by the Pennsylvania This report recom ed. A pier would provide safe Fish Commission, is a center latter approach. fishing access to a wide of waterfront activity and the guardhouse could variety of people 0e. older subject of some controversy. ed both to collect persons or handicapped indivi- Some residents feel that the use of the ramp a duals who might find it boat ramp should be removed information center difficult to reach-Ahe present because it is in poor repair maps of historic w rocky shoreline), would act as and could be a hazard to its tours, the nature part of the waterfront walkwav users. Others feel that it is the business distr 27 Furthermore, a g uard at the concept proposed here involves plantings would boat ramp would provide "eyes a central area which would area. One purp on the waterfront, "--a way of function as an informal design is to giv( curbing unlawful activities children's play area and a with small childr such as drinking, thereby site for small events--musical place to congreg improving law enforcement and performances, children's waterfront. Ass security. theater, walking tour the design of th lectures--which would be being provided I Improvements to the boat ramp inappropriate to the more Park Service; co could be made available by the formal gazebo in the adjoining will be carried o Pennsylvania Fish Commission. park. Lighting, seating and Lion's Club. Funds for such facilities are provided by the federal government through the Dingell-Johnson Act, but are dispensed by the Fish Commiss- ion. Given the problems with this facility in the past, future improventents are likely to occur only as a result of a direct request to the Fish Commission from the borough government, accompanied by a firm commitment to maintain the boat ramp and improve the surrounding area. Funds could also be requested from the CZM program. WATERFRONT PARKS: Lions Park Extension The Lion's Club, which built ko and maintains the existing 4, Lions Park, has made plans to - ------ ---. extend this park area to % encompass the municipally- owned land extending to the edge of the parking lot. This site offers opportunities for a wider variety of activities for park visitors. The design 28 Extended Municipal Park also be an area c Area assistance from a Beyond the "enlarged" Lions architecture or u Park is an area of municipally class (see Gatew owned parkland extending to above) - Fundin the edge of the Otter Creek pursued through marsh. This area currently as the federal La receives little use, due Conservation Fun perhaps to its proximity to assists local gove the parking lot. As shown on the development the concept plan map, it is recreation faciliti suggested that this park be extended into the parking lot Parking Lot on a line with Samuel Clift The municipal lot Street. This would accomplish slightly reduced two ends: it would remove through the exte parking directly on the park area mentio waterfront (a practice which Other improveme blocks others' view of the parking lot could river, and is often accompan- planting of shrut ied by drinking) and it would to the existing U provide enough open space for ers could be -plac the proposed boat ramp guard- slow down the M house and other activities. and discourage h One of the activities suggest- the parking lot r ed for this'area is picnick- might be possible ing; another is the fishing parking lot impro access -area described above. design scheme fo The area would also be pal park area. suitable for an information flooding problems center--either the water addressed simulta department shed mentioned above, or a smaller, seasonal Walkways facility such as the proposed Walkways are an, guardhouse. element of each p waterfront, and A more detailed design for role of linking th this area will need to be parts. As shown developed based on further. concept plan map input from community resi- walkway could be dents. Such a design could into the design o 29 bulkhead, and follow the shoreline from the wharf to the edge of the Otter Creek marsh, where it would join a nature trail that would border the marsh. Another potential link exists between the water- front walkway and a walkway between the rear of Mill St. and the parking lot (mentioned above). The few small alleys IFFE which now lead from Mill St. to the parking lot could also function as walkways if attractively planted and marked with signs, and would help to direct foot traffic up to Mill St. Other streets in ,the business district could be included in this system --- --- through a shoppers' brochure with a map and listing of stores. The north end of the be distinguished by diff erent Radcliffe St. waterfront walkway could paving materials, signs and implemented si connect with Radcliffe Street other design elements, but signs and a b and its historic district. In when combined, would give the waterfront wa this area a system of signs or visitor an extensive system of integrated int markers on the street itself paths between Bristol's the bulkhead, could be used for a self- natural, commercial, and and the munic guided tour of the historic historic attractions. extension, wh district, extending as far as are clearly a the Grundy Library, with its Each type of walkway could be marsh preserv open lawns and views of the planned and implemented the borough's river, which would provide a independently of the others, private busine convenient stopping place. although common design interests coul Each type of walkway--water elements would be shared among responsibility front, nature trail, Mill St. them. For example, the ing small piec and historic district--would, "historic district walkway" on whole. 30 Overlook Parks The shoreline between the central waterfront and the Grundy Library, while mainly private property, does contain several small lots which offer FREE A access to the river. One of 4 ,,KING these is a vacant lot at the FOR sHoPPERS foot of Mulberry Street, another is a portion of the Water Department property. Both sites have the potential istol for development as I'vest- '-A HISI pocket parks, 11 --simple Nature designs with steps leading down the hill to a seating -rrai area. Such parks would be pleasant way stations on a N, tour of the historic district, and would also give nearby residents access to a quiet waterfront setting of their own. Small parks of this type could also be designed to carry out some of Bristol's historical themes, through use of traditional plantings or possibly a small exhibit on the borough's history. Projects of this type would be across the state line, within Signs well-suited to community the City of Burlington, future Signs are an -ess groups willing to help design Plans for the island must of for directing and and maintain such sites. course lie with that city. visitors, -and can However, any assistance from sense of continui Access to Burlington island Bristol, in the form of the different are This island now presents a planning for joint events, waterfront and t forested, almost @ undeveloped could help to renew the histo- district. Two di shoreline to Bristol, although ric relationship between the of signs should I in the past it was used two communities, and open up directional signs extensively for recreation. new recreational opportunities visitors to facilit Since the island is located for Bristol's residents. interpretive sign 31 explain the significance of an play a key role in organizing Publicity area. Although signs in volunteer efforts--for In order to e different areas might differ example, an annual clean,-up economic and in design or purpose, conti- day. potential it is nuity among them could be attract visito established by means of a the borough's logo, color, or other design presently litt element. A logo contest is Security the greater P one way of generating a Of all the issues identified A publicity ci multitude of ideas, and of by borough residents, security help to addre involving area schools and was one of the most important. by working t businesses in the design The first prerequisite for advertising-- process. improved security is a more distribution o visible police presence on the (such as the Maintenance waterfront, through increased ed by the Gr A key component of every patrols and enforcement of announcement element in the waterfront existing regulations. Another events, and strategy is the assurance of key element is improved activities sue adequate maintenance. lighting which is directed at contest menti Clearly, this responsibility walkways and seating areas; Improving pu must rest primarily with the this can be integrated with tied to the rE borough government and its the design of other projects front strateg maintenance staff. However, such as improvements to exist- exciting wate the design of each element ing parks and the shoreline. Bristol's best (walkways, park plantings, All designs for such projects for attracting etc.) should emphasize the use should also give consideration residents, bu of low-maintenance materials to security. For example, corporations. and plantings. A maintenance design of play areas so that committee could also be of they can be readily observed great assistance to the by adults, or provision for borough in developing adequate increased commercial facili- maintenance plans. It could ties near. recreational ones, review the maintenance of are ways to create a climate existing sites and call of safety. The key point is attention to problems. It that use creates security -- could review the design of new the more people use the facilities and develop plans waterfront, and the more for their maintenance Ue. events and facilities are what type of maintenance is established to attract them required, and how often). there, the safer it will Finally, a committee could become. 32 RECOMMENDATIONS This section describes the Register of H revitalization strategy in in cooperation terms of specific areas of Radcliffe Cult leadership and responsibility. Historical Fou It identifies the borough government and the other oEncourage the organizations active in the "Main Street" community and describes, the work with the actions they could be involved Business Asso in. pursuit of a Borough Council and Program. Government 0Consider rent � Coordinate the development borough-owne of an integrated waterfront businesses wh design, including bulkhead, enhance water improved riprap, a water- revitalization, front walkway and a floating some of the in boat dock, through an maintenance of application to the facilities. Pennsylvania Recreational Improvement and Rehabilita- 0Consider allow tion Act (RIRA) Program, its property a and other funding sources. along the rive development ol � Coordinate the design and overlook parks development of the municipal sites. park- area through an application to the Land and oRequest that t Water Conservation Fund. vania Fish Con redesign and i � Develop a strategy for boat ramp with improved waterfront security that the borou through policing, lighting maintain the rE and safety-enhancing design future. Consi elements. Coastal Zone M funds as well, � Pursue the survey of initial costs. potential historic districts in the borough for nomination to the National 33 � Build a guardhouse near the 0 Evaluate fe .boat ramp site and collect complete or fees for launching. The of Samuel C fees could be used for attendant d maintaining the ramp and for consideratio a guard's salariy. Grundy Foun � Consider arranging for a o Renovate th design student from a local for use as college to work for the performing borough through the for commun Pennsylvania College Design the Work-Study Program, to vide access assist in gateway and park waterfront. design. o Continue to � Establish volunteer the coordin committees to monitor and leadership participate in revitaliza- revitalizatio tion efforts in the following areas: mainte- o Donate app nance of project sites, I land to the borough publicity, and of the Mars waterfront events. project. � Consider new uses of the Borough Planning Commission Radcliffe Culi Water Department shed, such 6 Consider adoption of the Historical Fov, as a Marsh Preserve waterfront concept plan as o Continue to administrative headquarters, part of the Borough Borough Cc an information center or an Comprehensive Plan coordinatior historical museum. (currently being updated). district sur o Engage in efforts to renew application historic linkagos with o Consider alternatives for Certified L Burlington, N.J. through improved plantings, lighting Program. co-sponsorship of events. and traffic flow in the main borough parking lot. 34 o Develop an historic walkway improvements, for the Radcliffe Street assistance frOD area, consisting of a Pennsylvania I self-guiding brochure and Community Aff sign system. o Coordinate development of o Work to develo one of the proposed overlook cial opportunit parks on Radcliffe Street, Street, Mill St by seeking design Samuel Clift S1 assistance, funds and o Partcipate in b volunteer help. committees (su o Advise the Mill Street proposed maint Business Association and waterfront eve other private interests on committees). the history and context of o Consider spon historic buildings, as an promotional ev aid in their restoration. boat shows, w o Work with other community resources of t interests on the design of such as boat s other elements of the Banks and Corix waterfront. o Consider provi Mill Street Business low-interest lo Association downtown busi � Pursue an application to the developers of Pennsylvania Main Street property for t Program as a means of of historic bui coordinating and increasing o Consider donal downtown revitalization easements alon efforts. Work with the front for publi Borough Council to develop walkways and/ this application. � Investigate the potential of o Consider contr alternative financing the private ma methods for downtown required for a the RIRA prog 35 Lion% Club o Participate in the o Pursue the plan to enlarge development of the historic Lion's Park and seek design and waterfront walkway assistance for the park. system. o Develop a fund-raising Gateway Committee strategy consisting of o Seek endorsement and support private donations and of the Borough Council. special events. o Develop design ideas for o Participate in the proposed signs, including a logo Waterfront Events contest. Committee. o Encourage the increased o Seek design assistance for recreational use of the park signs and sites. through improved security o Involve other organizations, and maintenance and new park businesses and property activities and events, owners in the construction scheduled at different times and maintenance of gateway of the day and night. sites. 0 ORD 36 PROGRAM REVIEW The study team evaluated a wide range of potential sources of. funding and -assistance as part of the development of the waterfront strategy. Those programs which are particularly relevant to proposed projects are briefly described in this section. For current information as to deadlines and levels of funding, readers should contact the administering agencies listed for each program. FEDERAL AID IN FISH R!ISTORATION (DINGELL-JOHNSON ACT) Administered by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pennsylvania Fish Commission. Objectives: To provide federal financial aid for state projects designed to restore, conserve, and manage sport fish, and to provide for public use and benefits from these resources. Type of Assistance: The Dingell-Johnson Act provides financial aid to states for fish restoration and management projects. The state must provide a 25 percent match for all projects using federal Dingell-Johnson funds. Migibility: Dingell-Johnson funds are dispensed by the States on a priority basis and caft only be used for projects related to sport fishing. Communities may find this program could benfit them for such things as piers, boat ramps, and launching sites. In 1985, Pennsylvania received about $900,000 in federal aid under the Dingell-Johnson Act. Funding has been based on an excise tax on fishing equipment and gear. Congress has amended the Act to broaden the fishing equipment tax and to earmark a portion of the federal motor boat fuels tax to the Dingell-Johnson program. This should result in a sharp increase in each state's allocation. 37 The recent amendments also require that al least 10 pereent of each state's Dingell-Johnson funds be expended for increased public access, such as the construction of piers, launching sites, boat ramps, and related parking areas. The state may also allocate up to 10 percent of its funds for aquatic resources education programs. Contact: Glenn Reed Federal Aid Coordinator Pennsylvania Fish Commission Box 8 Elm, PA 17521 (717) 657-4531 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (P.L. 95-625 of 1965 amended 1973) Administered by: National Park Service and Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. Objective: To assist state and local governments in planning, acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation facilities. Type of Assistance: 50% matching grant for. acquisition or development of recreation sites. Eligibility: Local government must provide funds or in-kind services to cover 50% match. Projects are evaluated by DCA based on their consistency with the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SCORP). State must submit a listing of proposed projects for approval by NPS. Eligible,types of projects include local government acquisition and development of recreational resources and facilities. Also surveys, planning studies, data collection and analysis, public participation efforts and other activities required to sustain the SCORP process are eligible. 38 PENNSYLVANIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM Administered by: Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs Objectives: To create a public-private partnership for revitalization of small downtowns. Program is modeled after the successful National Trust for Historic Preservation program, which relies on a four point approach: organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring. Type of Assistance: Plain Street towns are selected for a three year phased grant, in which DCA provides $25,000 the first year, $12,500 the second, and $6,250 the third year. (Towns must provide the matching funds in the second and third years.) Funding pays for a full-time Main Street manager who organizes and coordinates the effort. Matching grants of up to $10,000 are also available for design and architectural services for downtown buildings; these grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar with private or local funds. Eftibflity: A community must demonstrate proven management capacity, have a private sector downtown organization already in place, and must have local government support. Contact: David D. Chittister Chief, Community Development Division Department of Community Affairs 505 Forum Bldg. Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-7156 Donald G. Schlosser Consultant, Municipal Consulting Services Division Department of Community Affairs P.O. Box 155 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0155 (717) 787-7173 41 RECREATION IMPROVEMENT ACT (RIRA) (Act 1984-106 (S.B. 1434, P.N. 2193)) Administered by: Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. Objective: To stimulate and support economic development and conservation initiatives by local government, and to create more neighborhood recreation opportunities. Type of Assistance: Recreation grants for municipalities, of which 50% is appropriated for rehabilitation, studies and development projects, 25% for acquisition of land for recreation, parks, and open space, and 25% for community centers. Any project up to $10,000 can be eligible for up to 100% of material costs. There is a $200,000 dollar limitation per project, per fiscal year. Eligibility: To receive a grant the proposed project must include the following: a) public land. b) a low income area. c) promotion of economic development. d) at least 50% private matching funds. e) commitment of other resources. f) description of extent to which the project complements community conservation efforts. g) identification of existing deficiencies in recreation opportunities. Cdntact: Larry Williamson Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Department of Community Affairs P.O. Box 155 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-7672 42 WATER FACILITIES BOARD (Act 1982-107 (H.B. 2362, P.N. 577)) Administered by: Pennsylvania Department.of Environmental Resourc es, and Department of Transportation Objective: To assist communities in redevelopment of port and other water facilities. Type of Assistance: Loans covering 100% of projects up to 500,000 and 50% of projects costing more. Eligibility: Applicants must be a port actively engaged in interstate commerce. (Bristol is considered part of the "Philadelphia Port," which runs from Morrisville Trenton to the Delaware border). The following information is required to demonstrate eligibility: a) a description, plan and cost estimate for the project. b) description of how the project will improve public health, safety or economic well-being. c) whether the project will- solve water facilities problems. d) cost-effectiveness of project. e) consistency with state water plan, local comprehensive plans, and other relevant documents. Contact: Mr. Dennis Capella Executive Director, Water Facilities Loan Board Department of Environmental Resources P.O. Box 2357 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-8137 43 CONCLUSION Bristol's riverfront is a Information sharing, coordina- specific list of t special place, both because of tion among various interests, those who will a its particular opportunities stimulation of -public involve- sibility and lead and because of the way these ment and concept planning have opportunities interrelate. It been the separate elements of is here that cultural, this project. The results are economic, recreational and a riverfront strategy, an Realization of a natural resources converge. action agenda, a concept plan as this depends The river and the waterfront and a set of recommendations. endorsement, s are the origin of the special ongoing particil character of Bristol. The The revitalization strategy is community as a area's resources complement the thread which ties together individuals and and enhance one another. They many diverse perspectives and- expressed inter could be made readily access- separate initiatives into a commitment to t ible to the resident and unified effort. The action have been gene visitor alike, and could offer agenda portrays the range of this project and .a unique and multifaceted actions 'and indicates who can here. There ax waterfront eXDerience. be responsible for carrying opportunities fo them out. It also briefly become involved describes how the actions these ideas--in A number of organizations might be implemented and when. projections mad are active in Bristol: the The intention of the agenda is report depend c Radcliffe Cultural and to concisely outline the involvement. Historical Foundation, the components of the work to be Grundy Foundation', the Mill done. Street Business Association, As a result of ( the Lion's Club, the Exchange The concept plan spatially participation an Club and others. All of these represents the action agenda many positive c groups have their own on a map of the waterfront occur. The bo interests and projects.. But, area. It acts as a step in and civic pride when viewed together, each the visualization of the ed, its economic project plays a part in the strategy, indicating where the enhanced, its n wider effort to enhance the ideas presented in the action historic resourc borough as a whole. agenda might be implemented and its recreati and how they relate to one tourism opportu The National Park Service has another. ed. Active par been invited into Bristol to concerned citize act as a catalyst for action The recommendations are the elected officials in the borough's growing final stage in the overall factor that can revitalization movement. strategy, and present a thesechanges. 44 REFERENCES .City of Easton.' n.d. Easton Design Guide. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Department of Environmental Resources. 1979. Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program: Executive -Summary. 1983. Schuylkill River Design Guide. Prepared by the National Park Service, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Division of Park and Resource Planning. Direction Associates, Inc. 1983. Otter Creek Marina Feasibility Study. . Implemented by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources under the Penna. Coastal Zone Management Program. . . 1982. Zinc Works Industrial Redevelopment Plan. Prepared for the Borough of Bristol under the Penna. Coastal Zone Management Program. U. S. Department of the Interior. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. 1980. Lehigh Canal: An HCRS Project Report. HCRS Publication No. 3@- 1980. Lockport Illinois: An HCRS Project Report.. HCRS Publication No. 35. 45 I