Perkasie Borough. Photo by James Short.
The Bucks County borough seeks volunteers to guide the town center's revitalization through a new Economic Development Plan — apply by March 31
Perkasie Borough has taken an important step toward shaping the future of its town center and commercial districts by engaging Gilmore & Associates to support the development of an updated Economic Development Plan.
This plan will revise the Economic Development Chapter of the Borough’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan, ensuring it reflects current needs, opportunities, and long-term growth strategies.
The updated plan will include recommendations for Perkasie’s town center and other commercial areas, including South Perkasie. It will also feature a detailed Implementation Plan to guide actionable steps for fostering a thriving local economy.
Perkasie Borough is committed to public engagement throughout this process and is seeking up to five volunteers for a steering committee to help shape the plan. The committee will meet five times over the next year and will represent a diverse cross-section of businesses, residents, age groups, and neighborhoods across the Borough.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by March 31.
In addition to the steering committee, the Borough invites all residents and businesses to participate in a series of public meetings throughout 2025. The first meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at Perkasie Borough Hall, 620 W. Chestnut St, Perkasie, PA.
These meetings will provide an opportunity for the community to share ideas, voice concerns, and contribute to the vision for Perkasie’s economic future.
This initiative is funded in part by a Keystone Communities Planning Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). The Borough looks forward to collaborating with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to ensure that Perkasie remains a vibrant and economically strong community.
For more information or to apply for the steering committee, visit the Borough’s website at https://perkasieborough.org/departments/economic-community-development/ or contact the Borough’s Department of Economic & Community Development at community@perkasieborough.org.
