2020 Pennsylvania Great Places
Congratulations to the 2020 Great Places in PA Award Winners!
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is proud to announce our Great Places for 2020. Great Places are unique, memorable places that display a wealth of best practices in community planning, serve as a community focal point, and strengthen the local economy. They also demonstrate the rewarding results that occur through community partnerships, planning, and dedication.
A special thanks to our 2020 Great Places judges
Chair of Great Places Initiative: Pam Shellenberger, AICP, York County Planning Commission
A special thank-you to the dedicated panel of judges that volunteer their time to review and rate the nominations. To date, the Chapter has designated 38 “Great Places in Pennsylvania” that can be found in 25 of the Commonwealth’s 67 counties. When traveling or seeking an enjoyable adventure, consider visiting these “Great Places.” Information about the 2020 Great Places and previously designated Great Places is available on the Chapter website (www.planningpa.org).
Judges:
Julie Fitzpatrick, Assistant Director/Special Projects Coordinator
PA Downtown Center
Tom Hylton, Founder
Save Our Land, Save Our Towns Inc.
Sidney R. Kime, Jr., RLA, FASLA, Studio Director
The ELA Group (Lititz)
Kate McMahon, AICP, Senior Transportation Services Manager
NEPA Alliance
David Schwartz, PE, AICP, PP, Associate
Bergmann
Travis Siegel, Regional Planning Manager
Northwest Commission
Jim Segedy, FAICP, Director, Community Planning + Design
The Planning Guild
Kim Wheeler, AICP, Deputy Director
Lycoming County Planning & Community Development
Stay tuned for the opportunity to nominate Great Places in 2021. It’s not too soon to start thinking about great places to nominate in your community.
Great Public Spaces
For 2020, the designated Great Places are in the Great Public Spaces category. A Great Public Space is a vibrant place that fosters a sense of community through people of all ages gathering to play, socialize, enjoy a meal or concert, relax, or just enjoy the outdoors. It is a focal point for community events, which bring people together and bolster the economy. Below are the 2020 Great Public Spaces.
In recognizing the 2020 Great Places in Pennsylvania, APA-PA also celebrates the many community leaders and officials, professionals, and residents who contributed to making the public spaces “great.”