RECONNECTIONS

��Reconnecting the people of North Coventry
Township and Pottstown Borough with each other and
their Schuylkill River Heritage��
July 2004

The Reconnections project examines the potential physical, economic, social, heritage and aesthetic connections between Pottstown and North Coventry. The plan focuses on the Schuylkill River as the ��heart�� of each community��s shared history. The two municipalities formed a joint committee, obtained state and local funding, and retained a consultant team to assist them to identify obstacles in reconnecting the communities and to find solutions toward achieving the study��s goals. The planning process and resultant plan and recommendations indicate many shared concerns that point to the advantages of continuing the dialogue and cooperation fostered by this effort. Major physical improvement recommendations include:

• Enhancements to the Hanover Street Bridge to create a functional and symbolic link and gateway for both communities;

• Establishment of the River Road Trail from the Hanover Street Bridge to River Park in North Coventry;

• Other improvements along Hanover Street, Laurelwood Road and Rt. 724 to create more attractive and walkable links between the Borough and the Coventry Mall;

• Conversion of the existing unused railroad trestle into a pedestrian bridge across the river to connect River Park and Riverfront Park;

Below is the final report detailing the Reconnections conceptual plan by North Coventry Township and Pottstown Borough.

Table of Contents (PDF file)
Chapter One- Introduction (PDF file)
Chapter Two- Physical Inventory (PDF file)
Chapter Three- Recommendations (PDF file)
Chapter Four- Potential Funding (PDF file)
Chapter Five- Appendix (PDF file)

This study was prepared by:
SIMONE JAFFE COLLINS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
511 OLD LANCASTER ROAD • BERWYN, PA 19312
610-889-0348 • FAX 610-889-7521

With:
Urban Partners, Inc.
829 Spruce Street
Suite 204
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-829-1906 FAX 215-829-1906