08/18/2026
Pa Chapter of APA Recognizes Easton’s Centre Square as a 2026 Great Place in Pennsylvania!
PA Chapter of the American Planning Association is proud to announce the designation of Centre Square in the city of Easton, Northampton County, as a 2026 Great Public Space in Pennsylvania. Centre Square consists of two public plazas, a park, the Crayola Experience, and a diverse array of businesses and restaurants. It has been the “heart” of Easton since the mid-1700’s and is now the centerpiece of the City’s Downtown Historic and Main Street Districts. In 1776, it was one of three places where the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, and the preamble is embedded in stone encircling the park center. Lehigh Valley/Berks Section - APA Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA PA), through its Great Places in PA Program, annually designates Great Places. For 2026, eight nominations achieved a Great Places designation: 4 Great Public Spaces and 4 Great Greenways/Trails or Preserves. This brings the number of Great Places designated since the Program’s inception to 72. These Great Places, located in 38 of PA’s 67 counties, have a sustainable vision for the future and serve as a model for other communities. They represent successful planning efforts that build healthy and vibrant communities throughout the Commonwealth and promote the Chapter’s mission and vision.
Read the full announcement here: https://easton-pa.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/209
