POTTSTOWN, PA – April 21, 2025
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) is seeking proposals to develop a comprehensive Streetscape Plan and Design for Pottstown’s downtown (0-599 East High Street, 0-299 East King Street, 80 North Charlotte Street through 28 South Charlotte Street, 53 North Hanover Street through 194 South Hanover Street, 170 South Street, North York Street from High to King Streets, North Penn Street from High to King Street), West High Street, and Circle of Progress Drive that includes strategies for making vacant storefronts visually attractive, design outdoor areas for recreation and social gatherings, give the walking corridor the feel of a safe, and welcoming atmosphere.
Desired Deliverable + Outcomes:
The improvements are intended to elevate the perception of this commercial core.
The Consultant is to formulate a plan for Downtown Pottstown as well as the Circle of Progress that includes the following elements:
• Recommend aesthetic improvements that reflect Pottstown’s character and historic charm
• Devising methods for making Vacant Storefronts visually attractive
• Outdoor Street Furniture & Gathering Spaces
• Lighting
• Trash Receptacles
• Bike Racks
• Planters and Landscaping
• Public Art
• Uniform Branded Signage
• Traffic Calming Methods
View the full Streetscape Design Guidelines Request for Proposal (RFP) document here.