Category: Redevelopment

PIRHL -Tire and Wheel Meeting Recap 12/7 & Land Development Plans – 650 N. College St

In December 2017 PIRHL developers held a public meeting at Friends Meeting House to discuss the updated plans for the Tire and Wheel site.  This was a follow up meeting after the updated plans were presented at a small meeting with a few neighbors from the West Side Neighborhood earlier that month.  The main change from… Read More PIRHL -Tire and Wheel Meeting Recap 12/7 & Land Development Plans – 650 N. College St

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Fairground Ave Stormwater Park and IAC Site Subdivision Plans

Carlisle Borough held a public meeting on January 26th 2017 to unveil their new plans for the stormwater park the will buffer the IAC redevelopment site and Fairground Avenue.  We saw initial conceptual plans back in May 2014 and these plans further parsed out the new amenities.  The park is designed to both mitigate the issue… Read More Fairground Ave Stormwater Park and IAC Site Subdivision Plans

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Heberlig Palmer Park Grand Opening Celebration

Heberlig Palmer Park is renovated and it is finally time to celebrate! Come out for a fun afternoon in the neighborhood and enjoy the many events we have planned. We will have a small ceremony around 1:30 to thank everyone who made this project possible. https://www.facebook.com/events/309113022785794/ The Grand Opening will include: -HP Park History Exhibit… Read More Heberlig Palmer Park Grand Opening Celebration

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Planning Commission Meeting-PIRHL-Tire & Wheel Plans

PIRHL Development presented updated plans for the Tire and Wheel site to the Planning Commission on Thursday January 28th, 2016.  PIRHL is asking Borough Council to write a letter of support for their application for federal funding/tax subsidies. They presented the plan to the Planning Commission so they would send a recommendation to Borough Council. There were… Read More Planning Commission Meeting-PIRHL-Tire & Wheel Plans

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Tire and Wheel Site Development Meeting Recap-1/11/16

Over 70 neighbors and residents turned out for the West Side Neighbors January Meeting to hear about developments on the Tire and Wheel Site. After a few other agenda items were covered including the bid for construction of HP Park opening and showcasing upcoming events in the neighborhood including an African American History Showcase, Neighbors… Read More Tire and Wheel Site Development Meeting Recap-1/11/16

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West Side Neighbors Meeting Agenda 1/11- Important Tire & Wheel Site & HP Park Updates

Hello Neighbors! We have a good agenda with lots of updates for our upcoming meeting next Monday 1/11 6:30pm at Friends Meetings House (252 A St).  Please email if you have any additional items you would like to add or just bring them up at the meeting as all ideas and conversations welcome. Tire and… Read More West Side Neighbors Meeting Agenda 1/11- Important Tire & Wheel Site & HP Park Updates

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HP Park Raised Garden Bed Dedication and Carpentry Certificate Award Ceremony Recap

A celebration for the graduation of 5 carpentry students (Layton Brooks, Abdul Nyero, Scott Webber, Nafee Larrimore) who built 3 raised garden beds was held in Heberlig Palmer Park on Saturday October 10th. The 7 week course was part of the My Brother’s Keeper initiative that Mayor Tim Scott has been leading. The Employment Skills… Read More HP Park Raised Garden Bed Dedication and Carpentry Certificate Award Ceremony Recap

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Creative Building Concepts buys Hollinger Building; Plans renovation

The Tire and Wheel site has been quiet since demolition ceased many months back and we check in periodically with the current owners to see if they have any updates for the neighborhood.  The main site is still actively seeking developers but the Hollinger Building on the corner of B St and North College has been sold… Read More Creative Building Concepts buys Hollinger Building; Plans renovation

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Heberlig Palmer Park Renovation Design

On Monday, June 15th, Chris Chiampi from Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. presented the final design for the park renovation. The design was refined from the original concept that was created in 2013 from feedback from the community.  There has always been an area that was set aside for a natural playscape space to expand recreational areas for… Read More Heberlig Palmer Park Renovation Design

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Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. hired to design Heberlig Palmer Park Construction Plans

We are happy to announce that Carlisle Borough has hired Frederick, Seibert & Associates (FSA) to design construction plans for the Heberlig Palmer Park upgrade.  They will then oversee the construction as contractors implement the different projects within the park.  This project is funded through funds raised from individual, business and grant donations including grants from the Department of Conservation… Read More Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. hired to design Heberlig Palmer Park Construction Plans

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Awards Heberlig Palmer Park $78,500 Matching Grant

  Hooray! A year and a half after we started this project and 6 months after we applied for the DCNR grant, we finally have our funding totaling $157,000!  We have always made our park revitalization plan flexible so we could still install most elements even if the funding was less than we anticipated.  It’s wonderful… Read More Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Awards Heberlig Palmer Park $78,500 Matching Grant

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Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Meetings-5/13 & 5/14-Community Economic Improvement and Neighborhood Enhancements

There are 3 upcoming Urban Redevelopment Meetings coming up in May including one that focuses specifically on the North Carlisle residential neighborhoods.  If you can make it to any of these, please make it to the neighborhood one.  It’s important have a good showing of residents at this meeting so we can voice our opinions… Read More Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Meetings-5/13 & 5/14-Community Economic Improvement and Neighborhood Enhancements

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Carlisle Urban Redevelpment Transportation Meeting-Recap

Update 10/29/2014: Penndot has awarded $1.5 million in funding towards the traffic improvements.  They will analyze which options below will be chosen (traffic circle vs traffic light). “Borough of Carlisle – $1.5 million to replace the five-way intersection at Fairgrounds Avenue, Penn Street and North Hanover Street with a modernized roundabout or install a traffic… Read More Carlisle Urban Redevelpment Transportation Meeting-Recap

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Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Meetings-Transportation & Stormwater Management-2/18 & 2/19

These meetings are open to the public and directly affect our neighborhood so we encourage west side neighbors to attend and give their feedback.  They will be discussing key intersections of Spring Rd/N. Hanover, N. Hanover/Clay St and N. Hanover and Penn St.  They will also be discussing opening the streets between N. College and… Read More Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Meetings-Transportation & Stormwater Management-2/18 & 2/19

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Heberlig Palmer Park Project and Fundraising

Donate by Check through the Downtown Carlisle Association Full Park Plan Overview Document Spring Spruce Up Pics Something wonderful is happening on the West Side.  Our community is coming together to work on a project that benefits everyone in the neighborhood and it will even have a positive effect for the whole town.  Heberlig Palmer… Read More Heberlig Palmer Park Project and Fundraising

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Community Engagement and Perceptions of the Tire and Wheel Factory Redevelopment

Taylor Wilmot is a recent graduate from Dickinson College who spent much of her senior year researching the community perceptions around the redevelopment of the Tire and Wheel Plant.  She researched the  history of the factory, surrounding neighborhood and Carlisle in general and interviewed residents and other stakeholders to get perspectives on all aspects that… Read More Community Engagement and Perceptions of the Tire and Wheel Factory Redevelopment

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Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Plan for IAC and Tire & Wheel -Open Meeting Invitation

Things have been quiet lately at the Tire and Wheel and the IAC sites but more information is trickling out about what might be in their future plans.  Final recommendations contained in the Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Plan will be unveiled at a 7 p.m. open meeting on Sept. 30 at borough hall, 53 W. South… Read More Carlisle Urban Redevelopment Plan for IAC and Tire & Wheel -Open Meeting Invitation

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Potential buyers/developers interested in IAC and Tire & Wheel sites

The Sentinel covered the Greater Carlisle Chamber of Commerce Economic Breakfast session this week when Borough Council President, Perry Heath, gave updates on the redeveloped factory sites.   IAC has interest from 2 hotels as well as 3 restaurants.  Tire and wheel has 2 proposals for purchase of the site but no specifics were given… Read More Potential buyers/developers interested in IAC and Tire & Wheel sites

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