Green Initiative Committee outlines vision for connected pocket parks and launches RFP process
Jun 1, 2026
The newly formed Green Initiative Committee presented a vision to create a connected, walkable network of pocket parks, trees and historic pathways in New Hope, described 13 target 'in‑between' spaces and said it will finalize and seek Council approval for an RFP to identify design firms by late summer; the Friends of the Delaware Canal also reported a temporary pump installation and repair evaluation.
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Michele Becci and other members of the Green Initiative Committee presented a plan to knit New Hope’s small parks, towpath access points and in‑between green spaces into a connected, walkable network intended to reinforce the borough’s historic river‑town character. “To create a connected and walkable and beautifully maintained network of green spaces, trees and historic pathways that define the experience of New Hope for residents and visitors alike,” Becci said, reading the committee vision.
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