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Downtown Action Plan

In 2025, as part of the re-designation process for the Main Street Matters program, DCP crafted a new Downtown Action Plan to guide the next five years of downtown progress.

The Downtown Action Plan, which also serves as the basis for DCP's designation as a Keystone Communities Main Street program, is constructed around six “big goals”:

  • BIG GOAL #1: Downtown Wilkes-Barre will be the region’s “walk-to-everything” urban neighborhood of choice.
  • BIG GOAL #2: Downtown Wilkes-Barre will be the region’s college neighborhood.
  • BIG GOAL #3: Downtown Wilkes-Barre will be a regional center of arts, culture, dining, and entertainment.
  • BIG GOAL #4: Downtown’s historic architecture, riverfront, and high quality public environment will be the cornerstones of its enhanced visitor experience.
  • BIG GOAL #5: Downtown Wilkes-Barre will be clean, safe, and beautiful.

Click here to view an overview of the 2025 Downtown Action Plan.