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CREATING MORE

FLOOD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES:

RIVERFRONT MASTER PLANNING

FOR SHICKSHINNY AND FERNVILLE

September 30, 2013

Global Issue – Local Solutions

Global Issue – Local Solutions

Global Issue – Local Solutions

Balancing Goals and Objectives Private Land Rights and Public Health and

Safety

Community Design and Stream Dynamics

Susquehanna Greenway Goals

Respect and work with the nature of the

Susquehanna River

Connect with the River (physically,

visually, spiritually)

Involve people with the River and with

their River Town

Recognize the importance of River Towns

as economic, social and recreational hubs

Project Overview

Assess their current condition

Define the community’s vision and goals

Develop a master plan and action strategies

for community revitalization projects

Engage partners and funding sources to

implement the Master Plan

Ace Hoffman Studios, 1960

Luzerne County Historical Society

History of Shickshinny

Historic RiverfrontsShickshinny – North Branch Pennsylvania Canal

Union Street

History of Shickshinny

Cooner, 1938

Luzerne County Historical Society

Sanborn Company, 1929

History of Fernville

Industry, Mills, Dams, Highways and Bridges

Deitterick Grist Mill

• Deitterick grist mill• Just east of Hemlock Street near what would later become Walnut Street• Dam constructed to direct water from Fishing Creek to mill wheel• 5’ high and 75’ across

Important Facts

History of Fernville

Water Quality Projects

Passive Recreation i.e.

benches and gathering

Canoe and Kayak Area

Scenic River Overlooks

Deitterick Grist Mill

History of Fernville

Fishing Creek Stream Dynamics

Flooding

Stream Channel Migration

Erosion

Channel Aggrading / Scour

Master Plans

New Riverfronts /

Waterfronts

Shickshinny Riverfront -

Community Wish List River Access

Athletic/Sport Fields

Natural Areas

Water Quality Projects

Regional Trail Hub

Riverfront Trails i.e. Warrior Trail & Mocanaqua Loop)

Multi-use Pavilion

Community Gardens

Dog Park

Camping Area

Public Restrooms

Picnic Tables and Grills

Adult Exercise Equipment

Passive Recreation i.e. benches and gathering spots

Canoe and Kayak Area

Scenic River Overlooks

Event Space & Amphitheater

Compatible Use Areas

Town Green / Event Lawn

Amphitheater

Picnic Area

Adult Exercise Area

Restroom Facilities

Benches and Seating

Heritage Park

Community Gardens

Pavilion

Benches and Seating

Restroom Facilities

Natural Area

Heritage Park

Native American

Interpretation

Outdoor Classroom

River Access / Overlook

River Access

Primitive Camping

Dog Park

Natural Areas

Scenic River Overlooks

Picnic Area

Athletic / Sport Fields

Basketball Court

Playground

Skate Park

Pavilion

Rail Trail

Riverfront Nature Trails

River Access

Natural Area

Restroom Facilities

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Riverfront Master Plan

Community Vision – Small Town,

Recreation Hub, Art Town

Downtown Streetscape

Downtown Streetscape

Riverfront Park and Town Green

Town Green / Community Event Space

and Amphitheater

Heritage Park – Native American,

Industry, Canal and Railroad History

Adult Recreation

Community Gardens / Ag. Education

River Connection

Riverfront Park and Town Green

Riverfront Park and Town Green

Reconnecting the Floodplain

Stabilization and Education

Reconnecting the Floodplain

Stabilization and Education

Public – Private Investment

Public – Private Investment

Family Recreation

Teen Recreation - Athletic Fields,

Basketball, Skate Park, Outdoor Classroom

Natural Land Management

Green Infrastructure and

Stormwater Management

Riverfront Master Plan

Fernville – Fishing Creek Corridor

Hemlock Township

Smart Growth Strategy

Hemlock Township

Smart Growth Strategy

Special Thanks - TeamSHICKSHINNY BOROUGHSHICKSHINNY FORWARDLUZERNE COUNTY PLANNING & GISHEMLOCK TOWNSHIPHEMLOCK MUNICIPAL SEWER AUTHORITYCOLUMBIA COUNTY

SUSQUEHANNA GREENWAY PARTNERSHIP -ERIN PIERCE

SEDA-COG GIS -KATHY HANNAFORD

INTERNS -TOM KRAJEWSKIRENEE NOLLAMANDA TAYLORMICHELLE ZUCKERTAYLOR WOLFE

CREATING MORE

FLOOD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES:

RIVERFRONT MASTER PLANNING

FOR SHICKSHINNY AND FERNVILLE

September 30, 2013