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Tri County planners point boroughs to WalkWorks, DCNR and downtown revitalization for Duncannon projects
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Planners at a Tri County commission meeting urged Duncannon and nearby boroughs to pursue planning‑scale funding (WalkWorks, DCNR, EDA downtown revitalization) for targeted active‑transportation and streetscape work; WalkWorks grants are small planning awards (about $20,000–$30,000) and suited to corridor studies.
At a Tri County commission meeting, planners encouraged Duncannon and neighboring boroughs to pursue planning‑scale grants — including the WalkWorks program and DCNR opportunities — to fund targeted active‑transportation and streetscape projects.
Unidentified Speaker B said WalkWorks, funded by the state Department of Health and administered through a downtown partner, typically opens an application round in the first weeks of February and "is a really good opportunity" for communities seeking small, targeted planning grants. Unidentified Speaker B added WalkWorks generally provides planning‑level funding rather than large construction grants.
Unidentified Speaker A noted the commission received a letter from "Nuncann and Burrow" and reminded local applicants that the commission requires submission of requests through its online portal to obtain a letter of support. The speaker said the DCNR grant mentioned by the correspondent has a later deadline in some years and that nothing had appeared in the portal yet.
Planners also pointed to existing downtown revitalization and economic vitality studies as sources of concepts that could be carried forward. Unidentified Speaker A referenced a revised EDA downtown/burg plan that lists streetscape improvements, wayfinding, Appalachian Trail routing and park connections — elements that could be advanced through WalkWorks or used to justify matching funds for larger grants.
The discussion stressed scale: WalkWorks awards are typically on the order of "20 or $30,000," suitable for corridor plans or design guidance rather than multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar capital projects. Speakers advised coordinating with local champions and borough plans to strengthen applications.
The meeting concluded without formal votes on grants; staff said they would follow up with local contacts (including reapproaching "Rick" about portal submission) and continue annual report tasks.
