State College neighborhood plan SWOT analysis meetings Greentree 01.10.13 7pm State College neighborhood plan SWOT analysis meetings State College Planning Commission Our Lady of Victory

Meeting Outline Welcome & Introduction State College Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Conditions & Character SWOT Analysis Discussion Wrap Up State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

Neighborhood Plan Goals Analyzes neighborhood trends and conditions in such a way that neighborhood residents, community leaders and Borough Council and Staff can identify an appropriate direction for future decision making. Outlines a direction for the future of the neighborhoods that represents the needs and desires of current and future residents of the neighborhood, and furthers the mission of the Borough’s Strategic Plan. Provides actionable strategies that can provide guidance to Borough Council and the Boards and Commissions when making decisions regarding growth and development of the Borough’s Neighborhoods. Identifies strategies for improving neighborhood programs, encouraging and expanding home-ownership, and revitalizing critical neighborhood commercial areas and public spaces. Focuses on initiatives for the neighborhood’s residents and systems that will lead to a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable neighborhood. State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

SC Neighborhood Plan State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

Neighborhood History Establishing the Neighborhood Neighborhood was annexed into the Borough in the late 1950’s. The area of the neighborhood along Storch Rd was the first to be developed. By 1975, many of the properties east of Bayberry drive had been plotted. The quickest surge of development in the neighborhood occurred in the mid- to late-1980’s. While there continues to be new development along Blue Course Drive and Whitehall Road, there are no current plans for intensification or redevelopment of the neighborhood. State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

Neighborhood Character Existing Neighborhood Conditions Land Use, Zoning and Housing Traffic and Parking Services, Facilities and Utilities Environmental Characteristics National Citizen’s Survey State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

Neighborhood Character Selected Conditions Present 923 residents, 2.2% of Borough population 51% over 45 years; 24% under 18 years; 4.6% between 18-24 years 111 households with children 359 occupied housing units 335 owner (93.3%) 24 renter (6.7%) 5 Registered Student Homes Bike routes & regional path connections F & S CATA Routes State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

Neighborhood Character Unique neighborhood features One of the highest percentages of children; households with families Among lowest percentage of rental housing and student homes One of newest neighborhoods– no previous neighborhood plan State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

SWOT Analysis Strengths: Features that directly contribute to the quality of life in the neighborhood and should be preserved. Weaknesses: Features that detract from the quality of life in the neighborhood and should be addressed. Opportunities: Features that could become strengths in the neighborhood if they are enhanced. Threats: Features that could become weaknesses in the neighborhood if not addressed. State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013

Wrap Up Thank you for attending and providing Planning Commission with your comments and feedback! What’s Next? Summary meeting with Planning Commission in February Future neighborhood meetings as plan elements are drafted How to stay engaged? Neighborhood Planning Website www.statecollegepa.us/NeighborhoodPlan Social Media Facebook: State College Neighborhoods Twitter: SCB_Nghbrhoods Email planningdept@statecollegepa.us Thank you to Our Lady of Victory for hosting this meeting! State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013