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Streetscape Construction Begins!
Click here to see press release and street closure/detour information
Our New "Welcome to Lemoyne" Sign
The Revitalization Committee has identified 16 entry points into Lemoyne. In 2008, with a grant made possible by DCED through State Representative Jerry Nailor, the Design subcommittee with Kairos Design Group developed a conceptual plan for one of the main entry points, the Bottleneck.
Looking to leverage the grant dollars, Judy McAllister contacted Hempt Brothers for donation of a stone base for a welcome sign. Hempt Brothers invited committee members to their Mechanicsburg quarry to view two rocks for consideration. The committee selected the smaller of the two – opting for the "baby" 18 ton.
The committee selected the location for the “Welcome to Lemoyne” sign and a deed of easement was granted by property owners Candis and Blair Trogner. On December 9, 2008 “The Rock” was moved to its permanent site. A second grant covers lighting and landscaping.
As additional funding becomes available, other gateway signage will be installed.
See pictures from the Welcome Sign dedication on 25 April 2009
Downtown Revitalization Project Summary
The Downtown Revitalization Committee, a committee of Lemoyne Borough Council was convened with new community membership, convening their first meeting in September 2005. The committee members enlisted the support and technical assistance of the Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (CCHRA) and the Cumberland County Planning Commission. Under the leadership of Chris Gulotta, CCHRA’s Executive Director; the committee worked on developing a Vision Plan. This Vision Plan was called “Lemoyne 2026”. The Vision Plan was completed in April 2006.
In June of 2006, the committee developed the priority areas that the downtown revitalization project would initially target. This area includes from the Bottleneck on Market Street to Fifth Street and also Market and Third Street intersection to Herman Avenue. The following sub-committees were formed to support the project: Design, Promotion, Organization and Economic Development.
In 2007, CCHRA applied for a Main Street Planning Grant in the amount of $25,000 to develop a concept streetscape plan. The County matched the grant with $12,500 and the Borough provided for the required match of $740. This planning grant allowed for the hiring of a consultant to develop what is now known as the Streetscape Master Plan. Kairos Design Group LLC of Lemoyne and Powers & Associates LLC of Harrisburg partnered to develop this plan. Read more about the streetscape process.
To assist in readying the plan for implementation which requires adequate funding; the Revitalization Committee defined five phases that might be implemented over a period of five years. The estimated cost for these improvements is approximately $2.5 million dollars.
Click here for overview maps of the five phases covering Market and Third Streets.
Click here to see an image (JPG) of all five phases.
Click here to see our presentation-size graphic (JPG) of the overall plan.
Phase | Estimated
Cost | Phase 1A
Includes the Core Business Area on Market Street from the Third Street intersection to a location approximately 50’ west of 4th Street
Click here for more information and a map of Phase 1A
Click here to see an image (JPG) of Phase 1A | $569,865 | Phase 1B
50’ West of 4th Street to a location approximately 200’ west of the intersection of State Street | $578,000 | Phase 2
Includes the Business Area on South 3rd Street from the Market Street intersection through the Bosler Avenue, Hummel Avenue, and Herman Avenue intersections | $725,000 | Phase 3
Eastern Gateway from the Susquehanna River to the 3rd and Market Street intersections | $500,500 | Phase 4
3rd Street from Herman Street intersection to the southern end of the the I-83 Bridge | $482,200 |
Revitalization Committee and the Strategic Plan
The Revitalization committee, under the leadership of Judy McAllister meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Borough Building. This committee is comprised of residents and business owners who care deeply about the community in which they live or work. Click here to view the committee’s Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan.
Accomplishments to date include the Lemoyne 2026 Vision Plan, Master Streetscape Plan, Welcome to Lemoyne Sign at Bottleneck entrance, the Borough Website, Spring Clean Up Day, Lemoyne Business Directory, New Lemoyne Logo, and the creation of the Lemoyne Business Association. If you are interested in helping with Lemoyne’s revitalization efforts, please contact Judy McAllister at 737-5990 or judymcallister1@verizon.net.
With funding in place, now the work begins...
In December 2008, Kairos Design was awarded a contract by the Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (CCHRA) for the design of Phase 1A and the preparation of bid specifications. Click these links to see surveyors on Market Street... photo 1 and photo 2
November 12, 2008 press release
Focal Point at the Hess Gas Station
A significant focal point exists at the intersection of Market and State Streets at the Hess Gas Station. As part of the traffic calming design criteria and softening of the expanse of asphalt and concrete, the design team developed a concept for a focal point that would be visually pleasing as well as encourage pedestrian activity.
A plaza concept was presented to the design committee and the committee under the leadership of Sue Yenchko contacted the Hess Corporation. The Borough’s concept plan for such a plaza was presented to the Hess Corporation.
Lemoyne then entered into its first public/private partnership whereby Hess agreed to develop a plaza into the rebuild of the gas station. Hess will be redeveloping this gas station site, rebuilding a larger mini-mart station and as a part of those plans, a plaza will be included.
Hess Corporation is currently in the engineering and planning stages for this redevelopment. The project is expected to be completed in 2010. |
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