2022 Pennsylvania Great Places
Congratulations to the 2022 Great Places in PA Award Winners!
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is proud to announce the 2022 Great Places in PA. 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. Great Places build healthy and resilient communities through forward-thinking planning with a vision for tomorrow, community partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
For 2022, the Great Places categories were Great Public Spaces and Great Greenways/Trails. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of seven judges resulted in the designation of two Great Public Spaces and three Great Greenways/Trails the 2022 Great Places in PA. This brings the total number of Great Places celebrated across the Commonwealth to 51.
In past years, other categories have included Great Neighborhoods, Great Streets, and Great Transformations. The designated Great Places in each category are high quality examples of successful planning efforts throughout the Commonwealth. Sharing and promoting these places helps to achieve the PA Chapter’s mission and vision.
A special thanks to our 2022 Great Places judges
Chair of Great Places Initiative: Pam Shellenberger, AICP, York County Planning Commission
Judges:
Julie Fitzpatrick
PA Downtown Center
Brian Auman
Brian S. Auman Landscape Architecture
Kate McMahon, AICP
NEPA Alliance
David Schwartz, PE, AICP, PP
Bergmann, Associate
Travis Siegel
Northwest Commission
Jim Segedy, FAICP
The Planning Guild
Dick Koch
Gannett Fleming (retired)
Great Public Spaces
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 2022 Great Public Spaces.
Great Greenways/Trails
A Great Greenway/Trail is a linear parcel of land or right-of-way set aside to preserve/protect open space, scenic landscapes, historical resources, natural resources, and plant/animal habitats. It is easily accessible, serves to connect people and places, and is used by people of all ages. A great greenway/trail is an economic generator for communities and is often a focal point for social events and festivals that bring people together. The 2022 Great Greenways/Trails include the following.