In this planning effort, the City of Easton is reimaging and better connecting its Delaware River and Lehigh River waterfronts. As one of Eastern Pennsylvania’s rapidly growing areas, Easton’s history, ecological setting, geographic location, and potential for extensive accessibility create a unique waterfront opportunity. In recent decades, Easton has worked to transform its waterfronts into a popular destination. This planning effort aims to continue that progress, improving the riverfronts to align with the city’s aspiration for a vibrant, accessible, and active space. The purpose of the following study is to produce a long term vision or master plan for development/redevelopment along the City’s Delaware, Lehigh, and Canal Park waterfronts.
Planning topics and considerations of particular emphasis that this plan delves into include:
• Visitor and user experience
• Park amenities
• Recreational value
• Pedestrian circulation to and through each focus area
• Recommendations for upgrades/improvements in the context of a growing downtown residential population
• Performance value
