Doylestown Borough Revitalization Board Major Accomplishments

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• Developed a brochure to explain and promote guidelines for walkers, bikers, and drivers as part of the Doylestown Borough Safe Walking Initiative.
• Developed a five screen slide promotion of Historic Doylestown Borough for use at the County Theater prior to the feature film.
• Developed key messages to promote respect for people and property in the Borough.
• Developed a “Getting to Doylestown and Getting Around” flyer to answer visitor inquiries regarding public transportation.
• Created the “Doylestown – Your Ultimate Destination” poster to increase awareness of all that our community has to offer.
• Revised a restaurant guide flyer available to jurors in the courthouse, as well as the pamphlet for residents concerning public parking facilities and programs.
• Currently serve as writers and editorial liaison for The Borough Bulletin.
• Sponsor town meetings to disseminate information and provide a forum to discuss topics that impact the community.

DESIGN

• Initiated the installation of historic Victorian style streetlights.
• Originated alley and gateway improvement projects.
• Conducted rounds of Design Challenge Grants awarded to building owners in the central business district to assist with façade improvements.
• Helped guide the design of the Cultural District Master Plan.
• Worked toward expansion of the Historic District, so that those areas in the nationally registered historic district were incorporated into those administered by the Doylestown Historical and Architectural Review Board.
• Monitor progress of the Proposed Justice Center.
• Currently working on a Pedestrian-Transit Linkage Project.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• After repeated discussions, study, and analysis of data from a parking survey created, conducted, and tabulated by committee members, made recommendations to Borough Council regarding parking changes (handicap, 15 minute free parking, 3-hour and 10-hour parking).
• Implemented initiatives conducive to a pedestrian friendly environment.
• Monitor the viability of the Transportation Center (SEPTA Station).
• Continue to be sensitive and support the needs of all, especially teens and older Americans:
  • Support the YMCA Teen Center, Forty Assets, and the Community Dining Program
  • Initiated action to get the Doylestown Post Office to mechanize its doors, in addition to improving parking lot signage and pavement markings.
  • Convinced the County Commissioners to budget for mechanization of library doors.
  • Initiated action for the borough to obtain a grant to provide an assistive access device for the Fanny Chapman Pool.
  • Coordinated with the Park and Recreation Commission to begin Senior Walks in the Park.
• Helped facilitate the transition to new meters for parking.
• Continue to promote Doylestown as a destination to visit, shop, dine, and stay.