RENAISSANCE Mechanicsburg is the name of the project formed under the wing of the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership. It represents the culmination of many years of research and planning that began to take shape a full 60 years ago with the Borough’s first of three comprehensive studies.
Noted landscape architect Mark Francis has observed that “Streets have a tremendous capacity to communicate a place’s history, culture, values, and assets. . . . It is up to communities to figure out what story they want their streets to tell . . . through building design, public art, landscaping, pavement materials and design, wayfinding or other signage, programming or special events, and showcasing local institutions, people and businesses. . . .”
Noted landscape architect Mark Francis has observed that “Streets have a tremendous capacity to communicate a place’s history, culture, values, and assets. . . . It is up to communities to figure out what story they want their streets to tell . . . through building design, public art, landscaping, pavement materials and design, wayfinding or other signage, programming or special events, and showcasing local institutions, people and businesses. . . .”
Our renewed commitment is to fulfill the vision of the residents, business owners, and all those who call Mechanicsburg home. We will:
Our renewed commitment is to fulfill the vision of the residents, business owners, and all those who call Mechanicsburg home. We will:
Donor name listed on the website and printed promotional materials.
Donor name listed on the website and printed promotional materials. Donor name publicly displayed in centralized, designated location.
Donor name listed on the website and printed promotional materials. Donor name publicly displayed in centralized, designated location. Naming rights of design element (bench, tree, etc.) with item placement
“We want to feel like a deep part of a community when we were welcomed to the town. The municipality welcomed us to the town-the Borough made it easy for us to locate here as opposed to other places; the local businesses supported us, and the citizens have embraced us.“
Rick Hawtrey, owner of Capital Joe West Main Street
Purchase and demolition of the existing building and construction prints for the design and creation of a green, community-centered space.
Total $5,300,000.00
Transform underutilized space to multi-use public space that will attract visitors and residents to various events.
Make downtown Mechanicsburg pedestrian friendly with new trees, lighting, benches, bike racks, flowers, and sidewalks.