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The continued step in the revitalization of the Five Points/East End Neighborhood is the implementation of the Strategic Plan. With the close-out of a contract for $250,000 in Residential Reinvestment assistance from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development, work was completed on 43 commercial and residential structures in Lewistown Borough. We anticipate applying for additional funds to allow distribution of applications to home and property owners in the Neighborhood and downtown, and ramped up Committee activities in the area. These Committees meet to discuss details related to design, safety, improvement of the image of the area, and the economic betterment of residents and businesses in the neighborhood. Call 248-9606 for information on how you may help in this effort.

The Charter Plan for Downtown Lewistown, adopted in spring of 2000, represents a collaborative comprehensive community strategy for guiding investment and leveraging resources to revitalize and develop the urban core. Patterned after the successful Main Street strategy, the revitalization effort seeks to build upon the assets of Downtown; neighborhoods, architecture, town square, natural setting and unique siting on the Juniata River combined with the creative talent and energies of its citizens to mold the future for the area. Embodied in the development effort is a spirit of partnership of community leaders, governmental representatives, private property owners and residents to proactively strengthen the Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods while enhancing the appeal and competitive vitality of the entire community. We invite your comments and suggestions to improve the Downtown, Neighborhoods and neighboring…

Downtown Lewistown, Inc. is recognized as a designated Keystone Community through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. A requirement for maintaining acceptance as a designated Program, is continued sustainability of the organization in order to access state funding for economic development and growth of the community and Region. We encourage you to join the following businesses, individuals, municipalities, and organizations in supporting this effort: Standard Steel LLC Greater Lewistown Corporation Mifflin County Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital Borough of Lewistown Trinity Plastics, Inc. Derry Township Board of Supervisors Granville Township Board of Supervisors David Borland The Juniata Valley Bank First National Bank MCS Bank Kishacoquillas National Bank Clayton Homes - Lewistown Nittany Paper Mills, Inc. University Orthopedics Center Jon & Candy Zimmerman Marcie Barber Crider-Mitchell Construction Company Dr. Kim…