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The Centre Region a Great Place to Live The Centre Region A great place to live.... A booklet on the economy, governance, history, society, business, services and recreation of the Centre Region 2013 This booklet was prepared by the Centre Regional Planning Agency, July 2013. Mark Boeckel - Senior Planner, Centre Regional Planning Agency Steven Arnold - GIS/Municipal Outreach Specialist, Penn State University, Ecosystem Science & Management, Geospatial Technology Program Table of Contents Sections Introduction 4 Demographics 10 Housing 16 Economics 24 Parks & Open Space 28 Transportation 32 Socioeconomics 38 Community Facilities & Services 41 Regional Cooperation 44 Contact Information 47 4 The Centre Region he Centre Region is comprised of six municipalities, Tincluding the Townships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris, and Patton as well as the Borough of State College. Introduction The Region is home to the Pennsylvania State University, more commonly referred to as Penn State. In addition to the Borough of State College, the Region also contains several towns and villages including Boalsburg, Lemont, Pine Grove Mills, and Stormstown. The 2010 United States Census results showed the population of the Centre Region as 92,096 people. The Centre Region has a total land area of 150.2 square miles with an overall population density of 613.2 persons per square mile. Scenic view overlooking Happy Valley, Penn State University and downtown State College from atop the Tussey Mountain range.The beautiful Bald Eagle mountain range and Beaver Stadium can be seen in the background. Penn State’s Old Main State College made Money Magazine’s list of American Best Small Cities in 2007 and 2008. 5 Introduction ^Ê 26 99 99 Patton Toftrees Hous erv ille 99 220 College Lemont Park F ores t Penn Stat e Village Univ ersity Stormstown State 45 College 322 State Game 322 Halfmoon Lands Boalsbur g Harris Ferguson Rothroc k State Fo rest Pine Grove Mills 26 45 Overview Map of the Centre Region’s Municipalities and location in Pennsylvania 6 MUNICIPALITIES OF THE CENTRE REGION The Centre Region is comprised of six individual municipalities and their respective communities. While these municipalities share many regional qualities and services, each municipality has its own unique history and character. College Township - 18.3 sq mi. Introduction College Township was formally incorporated in 1875. The Township was formed from parts of Harris and Benner Townships and was named for what was then the Pennsylvania State College. The Township ranks fifth in total land area (18.3 sq. miles) and fourth in overall population (9,521) in the Region. The Township is governed by a five member council. The Township is home to a variety of land uses, including rural farms, villages, residential neighborhoods, and commercial and industrial uses, all of which define the municipality’s overall character. The Township includes a large portion of the Pennsylvania State University Campus as well as the Mount Nittany Medical Center, both of which are large employers in the Region and the County. The Township is also home to Penn State’s Innovation Park as well as the Nittany Mall. Downtown State College contains numerous stores In addition to residential developments which are located within close proximity and restaurants to State College Borough, the Township also contains the three villages of Oak Hall, Lemont, and Houserville. Other areas of the Township, particularly those along Route 26, have been developed with commercial and industrial uses. In addition to developed areas, the Township also contains large amounts of open Halfmoon Township - 23.6 sq mi. space and parkland, including Mount Nittany, the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Halfmoon Township was established in 1847 and received and Spring Creek Park. its name from the crude half-moon shaped figures etched on trees by Native Americans as a means to mark routes Scenic view of Mount Nittany throughout the valley. Halfmoon Township ranks fourth in overall land area (22.6 sq. miles) but has the smallest population (2,667) of any Centre Region municipality. The Township is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors. Halfmoon Township is primarily rural in character with the majority of is residential areas being located in or adjacent to the village of Stormstown. Nearly 86% of the land area of the Township is agricultural or forested lands, with the remaining land area being devoted primarily to large-lot residential uses. Over 2,000 acres of open space have been preserved from development through the Township’s ACT 153 Open Space Program. The Township’s numerous farms and open space areas, such as State Game Lands 176, provide a rural setting close to the heart of the Centre Region. 7 Introduction Harris Township - 31.3 sq mi. Harris Township was established in 1835 and was formed from parts of Ferguson, Spring, and Potter Townships. The Township was named for James Harris; a surveyor who helped found Bellefonte and served as the area’s first State Senator. The Township has the second largest land area (31.9 sq. miles) in the Centre Region but the second smallest population (4,873). The Township is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors. Harris Township is characterized by several villages surrounded primarily by farms and woodlands. These villages include Boalsburg, Linden Hall, and Shingletown. Boalsburg, the largest village in the Township, contains a historic mixed-use district surrounded by residential and commercial areas. Linden Hall and Shingletown are smaller and contain a few dwellings each and are typical of rural villages found throughout the Commonwealth’s agricultural areas. A large portion of the Township is located within the Rothrock State Forest, which offers a variety of recreational opportunities for Centre Region residents. Ag lands at Penn State’s Russel E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Ferguson Township Ferguson Township - 47.6 sq mi. Tussey Mountain Ski Resort in Harris Township Ferguson Township was established in 1801 and was named for Thomas Ferguson, an early settler in the area. Portions of the original Township would later be used in the formation of other Townships. The Township has the largest land area of any Centre Region municipality (48.1 sq. miles) and the second highest population (17,690). The Township is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors. Despite the Township’s large population, the majority of the land area of the Township today is rural in character, with much of it being used for agricultural purposes. The most densely populated areas of the municipality are located close to its border with the Borough of State College, and include residential neighborhoods, commercial establishments, and office parks. In addition to developments near State College Borough, the Township also has several smaller village communities including Pine Grove Mills, Gatesburg, and Rock Springs. A portion of the Pennsylvania State University Campus as well as the majority of the University’s agricultural research land is also located in the Township. 8 State College Borough - 4.6 sq mi. The last municipality formed in the Centre Region, the Borough of State College was established in 1896. Today, the Borough has the largest population (42,034) of any community in the Centre Region as well as Centre County. The town initially grew to support the needs of the Pennsylvania State University, which Introduction has its main campus located adjacent to downtown State College. The Borough grew as the University expanded and increased enrollment. The Borough is governed by a Mayor and seven member council. The Borough of State College is the urban center of the Region. The character of the Borough is defined by its historic residential neighborhoods which surround the Pennsylvania State University Campus and a vibrant mixed-use downtown area. Due to its proximity to the University Park Campus, the downtown area contains a variety of housing developments as well as numerous shops and restaurants. The Borough also hosts numerous annual events such as First Night State College and the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. A variety of commercial businesses in Patton Township First Night in downtown State College Patton Township - 24.6 sq mi. Patton Township, the oldest municipality in the Centre Region, was incorporated in 1794. The Township was named for Colonel John Patton, who purchased large tracts of land for the operation of the Centre Furnace iron works. The Township ranks third in overall land area (24.8 sq. miles) and also has the third highest municipal population (15,311) in the Centre Region. The Township is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors. Patton Township is comprised of a mix of urban and rural uses including agricultural lands, open space, suburban residential developments, high-density residential housing, and commercial and industrial uses. The Township is home to a variety of residential neighborhoods, including large planned communities such as Park Forest Village and Toftrees. The Township also has numerous shopping centers and large commercial retailers located along North Atherton Street. A portion of the Scotia Barrens, which is one of the largest examples of a pitch pine-scrub oak barren remaining in the Commonwealth, is also located in Patton Township and offers numerous trails for hiking and walking. 9 Introduction Central Pennsylvania Fesival of the Arts Beaver Stadium Bear Meadows Natural Area Ample lodging in the Centre Region 10 Population Statistics ollowing the arrival of the earliest settlers in the late Feighteenth century, the Centre Region has grown from a primarily agricultural community into a metropolitan area with a diverse population. While early growth was closely linked to agricultural production and the extraction of natural resources, the economy of the Region began to shift in the mid-1800s with the founding of the Farmers’ High School, which is today known as the Pennsylvania State University.
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