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Public Meeting 1July 23, 2020

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Project Consultant

Simone Collins Landscape Architecture - 610.239.7601

Pankaj Jobanputra, AICP – [email protected] Wallace, ASLA – [email protected] Collins, RLA – [email protected]

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Citizens Advisory Committee

Reggie Cheong-Leen – Milford Planning CommissionLaurie DiGeso – Milford Borough SecretaryMaureen Dooley – Pike County Historic TrustGranger Greenbaum – Milford Planning CommissionJanice Halsted – Milford Planning CommissionDoug Manion – CEO, Kleo PharmaceuticalsSusanne Smith – Milford Planning CommissionBrian Snyder – Pike County Planning CommissionSean Strub – Milford Borough MayorBarbara Tarquinio – Milford Planning CommissionFrank Tarquinio – Milford Borough Council PresidentLuke Turano – Milford Borough CouncilAdriane Wendell – Milford Borough Council

Agenda

1. Team Introductions2. Scope3. Schedule4. Components of Comprehensive Plan5. Site Reconnaissance - June 12, 20206. Questions to Consider 7. Public Opinion Survey8. Interactive Brainstorming9. Next Steps10. Discussion

Drone Imagery Courtesy of Pike County

SC Graphics & Report – communicate ideas; and serve as funding “sales” tools

Lehman Township Comprehensive PlanLehman Township Open Space Plan

Upper Saucon Township Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

SC Graphics & Reports

Project Scope1. Collect and Review Data2. Conduct Field Reconnaissance3. Develop / Administer On-Line Survey4. Initiate / Monitor Social Media Strategy5. Define Plan Goals / Objectives6. Design Project Mapping7. Draft Plan8. Final Plan9. Meetings & Stakeholder Involvement

1. Citizens Advisory Committee (3)2. Planning Commission Meetings (3)3. Public Meetings (3)4. Borough Council Meeting (1)5. Online Public Opinion Survey (Open July – December, 2020)6. Key Stakeholder Interviews (Up to 6)

Project Schedule

Components of a Comprehensive PlanRecommendations• Future Land Use• Housing Plan• Transportation Plan• Community Facilities and Utilities Plan• Economic Development Plan• Protection of Natural and Historic

Resources• Open Space & Recreation• Arts and Culture

Planning Context• Goals and Objectives• Demographics• Existing Conditions & Analysis• Compatibility with Surrounding

Municipal Plans

Implementation Strategy• Implementation Priorities• Action Strategy (short/long-term)• Potential Funding Sources

Project Area

Vandermark Creek

Sawkill Creek

Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area

To Grey Towers

Columns Museum

Forester’s Hall

Baseball Fields

Milford TheaterHotel Fauchere

Tom Quick InnPike Co.

Courthouse

MilfordPark

Site Reconnaissance – June 12, 2020

State Routes / Arteries – Broad & Harford Streets

Broad St. Harford St. (5 p.m. traffic)

Transportation

• What does the overall Borough road system need?• How can pedestrian & bicycle safety be improved?• Where can additional public parking be implemented?

Residential AlleysTransportation / Economic Development

• How can alleys be ‘activated’ for multi-modal use and economic development?

Residential NeighborhoodsHousing

• Does the Borough seek higher residential density?• What does conservation design mean going forward?Land Use

• What modifications to current zoning would be appropriate?• Where are the buildable lots within the Borough?

Municipal & County Facilities

Community Facilities• Does an EMS Municipal Authority (and Fire Authority) for the

Borough and surrounding municipalities make sense?

• What are some ways to engage new volunteers for Fire/EMS?• What can be done / what partnerships can be made to

increase access to medical services & facilities?

Milford Fire Dept. & EMS

Pike Co. Facilities

Milford Police Dept.

Downtown BusinessesLand Use / Economic Development

• What can improvements to downtown businesses look like to improve vibrancy of Milford?

• What are some ways to promote and expand Milford’s regional commercial and cultural influence?

• How do we facilitate the increased demand for retail and service establishments?

• Delaware River & AccessNatural & Historic Resources

• How should stormwater be managed to protect the Delaware River, and Vandermark & SawkillCreeks?

• How should improvements to the Borough riverfront property occur?

• What would improved river access look like?

Borough-Owned

Parcel on River

Riparian Edge

Parks & Recreation - Municipal

Milford Park3rd Street Baseball Field

Open Space & Recreation

• What improvements should take place in existing recreation areas?

Natural & Historic Resource

• Who should we partner with to help restore and renovate historic buildings, parks, sidewalks, etc.?

Borough-Owned

Parcel on River

Milford Park

3rd St. Facilities

Parks & Recreation - DEWAOpen Space & Recreation

• How can Milford proactively engage with the National Park Service as the northern DEWA gateway?

• How can Milford collaborate with regional municipalities to effectively negotiate with NPS at DEWA?

The Knob

The Knob

Milford

Beach

Additional Questions to ConsiderUtilities• What is the status of the Act 537 Plan to connect the Borough to

Westfall Township?

• What is the effect of increased density on the existing utilities?• How will Borough plans to expand wastewater facilities effect

business and residential development?

Tax Structure & Budget / Revenue• How can the tax base in the Borough be expanded?

Public Opinion Survey • Please access and share the following link to take the survey• Paper copies will be available at Borough Hall

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MilfordBoroughPlan

Milford Survey

Typical Survey Result Formatting

FundingMatrix – Potential Funding Sources for Comp Plan Improvements. Begin thinking strategically about next grant application.

FundingMatrix – Potential Funding Sources for Comp Plan Improvements. Begin thinking strategically about next grant application.

Discussion & Brainstorming Session

Goals for the project — initially broad, then specific

Facts - Vibrant downtown, trails, walkable areas, river access.

Ideas for attaining project goals – Opportunities for improvement

GOALS

FACTS

CONCEPTS

PARTNERSPartners - Groups, Businesses, Institutions to create a partnership with

GOALS

REGIONALHIGHWAYACCESS

CULTURALFESTIVALS &

EVENTS

HISTORICCHARACTER

FACTS

REVITALIZETOM QUICK INN

CREATE A‘TOWN SQUARE’

RIVERFRONTPARK & TRAILS

CONCEPTS

PROTECTHISTORIC

RESOURCES

CONNECT TO THERIVER

IMPROVE SAFETYFOR PEDESTRIANS

& BICYCLESLOCAL

BUSINESSES

NATIONALPARK

SERVICE

PIKE COUNTY

PARTNERS

Discussion & Brainstorming Session

Next Steps

• Community to Complete & Share Public Opinion Survey • Simone Collins to Continue : Data Gathering, Mapping & Preliminary Analysis• Public Meeting #2 – Tuesday September 22, 2020

Project Schedule

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MilfordBoroughPlan

• Public Meeting #2 –September 22, 2020

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