...and they like what they see.
That was my impression from last night's Town Supper at the Old Schoolhouse BBQ. I met people who lived in Scranton their whole life, others that just moved into town and others that have moved there from Florence after inheriting a 100-year-old house.
This mix of ages, backgrounds, races and genders came together for a night to see Senator Leatherman offer a $20,000 check for the Town Hall in addition to a fill-your-belly meal from the Old Schoolhouse. I don't know if they knew I was going to be there...
There were three large format maps along with a handful of smaller ones to distribute to the crowd of 150 people. I shared the County's draft of the future land use for Scranton.
Scranton is a great little town. Most of the Future Land use map reflects current uses except for some areas designated as suburban development - these areas could include a variety of uses such as small business and variable residential. These suburban development areas are adjacent to commercial areas, making a sort of 'X' with its center at the middle of town.
See Scranton's Future Land Use map here.
Some of the feedback I received from residents include a desire for a community center where children and retired residents can go and play games and join activities after school and during the day. Other residents want a local grocer to locate in town. Luckily, the Future Land Use as drafted would allow for both of these uses along 52 or Main Street.
My only regret of the evening was not getting to talk with a group of high school students (no doubt attracted by the free food) about what they wanted in Scranton and where they liked to hang out. After all, it's their age group that this plan will really apply to.
Next stop - a high school government class near you.
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