within minutes along scenic waterways, through farm country, orchards, and beautiful little, small towns nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians,” Mayor Helfrich describes.This 20-mile trail network provides recreational opportunities and serves as a vital transportation link, connecting to Maryland’s trail system and offering access to Baltimore via light rail. The city’s location between the Susquehanna River and the Appalachian Mountains provides diverse outdoor activities within easy reach. “If you go 15 minutes to the East, you have amazing fishing and kayaking opportunities on the Susquehanna. Go west about 30 to 40 minutes, and you’re on the Appalachian Trail,” Mayor Helfrich explains. A local ski resort adds winter recreation to the mix, making York a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Urban planning in York prioritizes accessibility to these outdoor amenities. “A hundred percent of the housing that we are developing will be within two OUTDOOR RECREATION AND URBAN CONNECTIVITY Outdoor recreation and connectivity initiatives in York have created a uniquely livable urban environment where nature and city life seamlessly intersect. The crown jewel of this system is the York County Heritage Rail Trail, which offers residents and visitors access to an extensive network of recreational opportunities. “The York County Heritage Rail Trail takes you We pride ourselves on helping our communities stay healthy and strong. Providing safe, reliable water and wastewater service to approximately 2.3 million people in more than 400 communities across the state is our top priority. Whether it be investing hundreds of millions in our infrastructure, performing thousands of water quality tests or using innovative technologies, we provide water and wastewater solutions communities can depend on, so that quality service is on tap. We do this because we care about our customers and communities as much as we care about water. FOR PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDING SOLUTIONS COMMUNITIES FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY 14 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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