The idea behind the project is to open up the riverfront as a public amenity and reconnect it to the downtown shopping district to support business growth.
The property has been underutilized for many years and sits adjacent to the Charleroi Boat Launch. By opening up the riverfront to more recreational opportunities, we can bring more residents and visitors to the area, increasing the use of the launch as well. We are working closely with Mon River Towns, which will be installing a kayak launch on the site as well.
In addition to the riverfront access, we plan to create an attraction area for multi-use events, a recreation area for children and adults as well as seasonal/commercial area to encourage year-round attractions as well as the environment to incubate small businesses in the area.
We recently received a Local Share Account grant. This award will allow us to tear down the old stadium, level the area for development and remove any environmental issues from the site. This work is planned to begin in late summer 2017.
Stay tuned, MVA is planning a farewell barbecue to give you a chance to share memories of the stadium, give us new ideas for the community park and possibly have a final tour of the facility.
Mid Mon Valley COG: Informational Meeting held
The Mid Mon Valley Council Of Governments held an informational meeting January 31st, 2019 at the MVA Offices. The First official meeting was scheduled for March 24th, 2019 at 4pm. The Mon Valley Independent provided an article covering the discussion. A central location is still be secured and will be announced ...
Mon Valley-Opoly is available locally at these fine locations
2018 Annual Gathering
Thank you to all for joining us at our second Annual Gathering. We appreictae your support and look forward to continuing our partnerships to build a better Mon Valley.
Town to Town Mini-Grant Program Announced
Proceeds from the Mon Valley-Opoly Paint and Sip will go towards Mon Valley Alliance Foundation’s (MVAF) Community Development Fund that is implementing a mini-grant program for local individuals and businesses. MVAF will be awarding five separate $250 grants until the end of 2018 under a rolling application system. Mini-grant applications are due by ...
MVA named managing organization for Monongahela River Water Trail
Charleroi, PA, February 9, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Water Trail Partnership has named the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) as the managing organization for the Monongahela River Water Trail.
The Pennsylvania Water Trails Partnership, which manages the Pennsylvania Water Trails Program, is made up of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and ...
Choose Your Impact with Community Development Funds
MVA has created four new community development funds to help support and start new projects that strengthen the community and benefit the region: Mon Valley Community Development Fund, Workforce Readiness Fund, Startup Incubation Fund and the Historical Preservation Fund.
