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Home My WebLink About1998 - Mission Statement Z Board Membership John Baker,Chairman Jan Crudden,Executive Director Pat Barbarowicz,Summit Health Mike Brindle,Franklin County Builders Association Greg Cook,Guilford Township Supervisors G.Warren Elliott,Franklin County Commissioner Ed Garman,Penn-Mar Board of Realtors Eugene Gayman,Joint Townships Steve Gray,Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce The Greater David C.Finch,Borough of Chambersburg Carl Helman,Borough of Chambersburg Chambersburg Michael K.Kessinger,Hamilton Township Supervisors David C. Ramer,St.Thomas Township Supervisors 2000 Partnership, Inc. Dianne B.Salter,Chambersburg Area United Churches Jack Sharpe,Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Chuck Sioberg,Chambersburg Area Development Corporation Edwin Sponseller,Chambersburg Area School District C.Eugene Wingert,Franklin County Farmers Association Ernie Tamer,Joint Townships Robert L. Thomas,Franklin County Commissioner Phil Tarquino,Social Services Agencies W. Donald Waters, N.A.A.C.P. Samuel Worley,Franklin-Fulton County Bankers Association Non-Voting Representation • Planning for Positive Change Senator Terry Punt • Establishing Effective Relationships Representative Jeff Coy , 'Mob'ilizing Resources for Results Representative Pat Fleagle Representative Allan Egolf Paul Cullinane,Downtown Chambersburg,Inc. Pam Gaudiose,Franklin County Reuse Committee Committee Chairpersons Quality of Life-Grace Burrows and Tim Wilmot Housing-Bonnie Zehler 1998 Arts-Beth Luka Recreation-Doug Niemond Transportation-Eugene Gayman P.O.Box 1061,Chambersburg,PA 17201 Growth Management-Lisa Byers and Ernie Tamer (717) 352-9219 GREATER CHAMBERSBURG AREA FORWARD VISION Our educational institutions remain strong and a post-secondary educational Sponsored by the Greater Chambersburg 2000 Partnership, Forward Vision's goal strategy to maximize access and utilization of post-secondary educational services is the creation of a shared vision of the future of the Greater Chambersburg Area has been implemented. They have worked together to instill our children with for the year 2015. Since January 1994, nearly three hundred adults and fifty basic skills and a sense of responsibility,supply business and industry with children from the Greater Chambersburg Area have met together to study their workers skilled in advanced technical occupations,and attract new technology community, discuss problems,and explore opportunities to prepare for the future. employers. Below is the vision statement of the Forward Vision project. Our regional highway system remains dependent upon Interstate 81 and Routes 30 and 11,but local connecting roads and low-cost transportation improvements have eased congestion. A low-cost,para-transit plan is operating that tightly In the year 2015,57,000 people live in the Greater Chambersburg Area's towns, coordinates trolley,taxi,and county transportation services to assist the elderly and villages,and neighborhoods. More than 135,000 persons live in Franklin County economically disadvantaged in getting to work,health services,and area shopping as a whole. Years of steady population growth required the use of growth centers. A long-range program is included in the county comprehensive plan to management as a tool to maintain the area's"hometown"feel and high quality of ensure the compatibility of transportation improvements with other economic life. development goals. Many of the area's improvements--from better roads to regional water and sewer Residential growth reflects a planned unit development approach,with most people facilities to coordinated land use planning--have resulted from local governments preferring single dwellings,but in clustered settings to preserve open space. cooperating and working together in a recognized way that reflects regional Affordable low-and moderate-income and elderly housing projects,in both initiatives. This strategy of cooperation has kept local taxes low and improved the downtown Chambersburg and elsewhere,have added value to the stock of quality quality of basic services. Leadership development has increased citizen housing. participation in civic and volunteer activities and become a"proving ground"for local elected officials. Employment comes mostly from our existing companies,especially small companies,and the start-up of new firms. New industries are locating in planned An effective area-wide program to protect prime farmland and sensibly develop industrial and business parks,including advanced communications and technology- housing and business in more appropriate locations is resulting in the preservation oriented companies that have been the targeted focus of business development of the scenic beauty of Franklin County and,at the same time,the use of smart efforts. A ten-year old program to develop an innovative and competitive business development practices. A county comprehensive plan,which takes into account climate is at work and succeeding. The area's economic development each municipalities'individual plans,guides and directs county-wide planning organizations work together and are driven by a"quality jobs and companies" objectives. philosophy. New development uses high-quality design and construction practices that blend Our community's social structure consists of many organizations--from schools to the most advanced development techniques with historic preservation and health and social services to churches. Their spirit of commitment to the area's environmental compatibility. One of our most important developments has been people is evident. We seek to be the best that we can be. We strive to be an completion of the first stage of a regional greenway that consists of walking, example to our children and to make certain that the Greater Chambersburg Area hiking,and biking trails. Beginning at Falling Spring,the greenway follows always offers them the safety,health,education,and opportunity they want and terraced walkways and gardens along the Conococheague Creek. Recreation sites need so that they can move Forward with Vision. further enliven the greenway,which someday will link schools and parks. Opportunities for leisure time activities are plentiful. New growth has brought and continues to bring new people. Cultural diversity continues,and there is a concerted effort by leaders and people of all races, Downtown Chambersburg has gone"back to the future"by restoring many of the cultures,classes,and ethnicities to work together. Neighborhood discussion historic buildings,while adding a Museum of Historic Discovery and a cultural groups convene to consider the beginning of a new century,and we are active center. Specialty retail shops and other small businesses,as well as renovated participants in planning our community. An integrated quality of life for both the housing for both the economically-disadvantaged and the well-to-do,have created young and old is sought by all. Every one of us plays a vital role in promoting a diverse,vibrant community in which we work and live. These attractions and community values,in taking responsibility for helping those in need,and in other sites along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Park draw visitors to the area's rich making the Greater Chambersburg Area and Franklin County the best community it history,festivals,shops,and local restaurants. can be. "Back to the Future"