1. State College neighborhood plan SWOT analysis meetings
Greentree pm
State College neighborhood plan
SWOT analysis meetings
State College Planning Commission
Our Lady of Victory

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Neighborhood Character
Selected Conditions
Present
923 residents, 2.2% of Borough population
51% over 45 years; 24% under 18 years; 4.6% between 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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
Social Media
Facebook: State College Neighborhoods
Twitter: SCB_Nghbrhoods
Thank you to Our Lady of Victory for hosting this meeting!
State College Planning Commission Greentree Meeting January 10, 2013