Chad Julkowski

The Redevelopment Study of Cranberry Township's Commercial Core explores the future of Cranberry Township's commercial core, which is a high-performing business district. It addresses how the commercial core can adapt and remain strong, guiding that process from a position of fiscal and market strength. The study identifies positive trends, including Cranberry's population and employment growth, high-income levels, and a resilient retail sector. It also acknowledges challenges such as slow regional growth, infrastructure retrofit costs, and potential complacency due to current success. The study presents a vision for Cranberry in 2030 and beyond, emphasizing a choice community, a balanced community, and a connected community. It explores two potential directions: strategic redevelopment and maintaining the status quo plus, each with its own costs and benefits. The study concludes with recommended next steps, including education, comprehensive planning preparation, and updates to the comprehensive plan and regulatory framework.

The Cranberry Plan is a 25-year strategic roadmap focusing on sustainable growth and development for Cranberry Township. Key areas include public engagement (visioning, surveys, stakeholder meetings), growth management (analysis of various scenarios, impact assessments), and implementation strategies across various sectors. The plan aims to maintain Cranberry's high quality of life while accommodating growth, focusing on economic development, transportation improvements (including bike and pedestrian infrastructure), housing diversity, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. The plan emphasizes creating a walkable community with a distinctive identity, interconnected green spaces, and a mix of land uses.

The Cranberry Township Long Range Plan, envisions Cranberry in 2030 as an active, vibrant community with a rich history and culture, offering high-quality residential living and attracting employers and visitors. Key areas of focus include creating a pedestrian-friendly environment with interconnected greenways and sidewalks, developing a town center as a destination point, expanding shopping and recreational options, improving public transportation, and preserving open spaces. The plan aims to achieve a balance between development and environmental protection, fostering a strong sense of community and place through public-private partnerships. The plan's objectives are based on extensive public input, addressing needs for improved street connections, enhanced shopping, diverse park facilities, and a variety of housing options.