Posted on October 1, 2022

2022 Great Public Space: Bull Run Greenway, Lewisburg Borough (Union County)

Environment Great Places Healthy Communities 2022

Bull Run Greenway is a streamside public space, envisioned through a community planning and design process, serving both environmental and recreational purposes. A key improvement in the Greenway was the complete restoration of Bull Run, including reconnection to the floodplain and creation of wetlands. This reduces flooding, improves water quality, and provides an opportunity for environmental education. The landscape of the Greenway was also enhanced with native grasses, shrubs, and trees, including a riparian buffer and food forest. For recreation, the Greenway offers nature-based play areas and accessible sidewalks/trails, as well as an extension of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail that connects to Bucknell University. The Greenway is also home to a variety of festivals and concerts that attract visitors throughout the region. This local treasure, adjacent to the downtown, connects people of all ages to the natural environment and is a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization and economic development.

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