What is the DRB? Members of the Design Review Board
Advise Borough Council on matters pertaining to design.
Advocate for community sensitive design in new construction.
Serve as a clearinghouse for information and education on design.
The Board also works closely with the Planning Commission.
Meeting Time
The Board routinely meets twice each month
Questions
Please call the Planning Department with questions regarding the State College Borough Design Review Board at (814) 234-7109.
Membership
The Design Review Board consists of seven residents of the Borough who are appointed by Borough Council for four-year terms. The current board members of the Design Review Board are as follows:
Eric Boeldt
Laird Jones
Michael Sanzotti
Richard Devon
Wendy Schneider
Awards
Focus on Appearance Award For excellence in design, aesthetics and/or safety enhancements to Borough properties. These projects go above and beyond basic renovations or construction project requirements by enhancing the overall quality of the Borough through various improvements:
The Ingrid P. Holtzman Award is given at the annual ABC dinner to an individual or organization that provides a quality design project to the community. The design project should meet a majority of the following guidelines:
Incorporates local artwork;
Provides a public space for community for events or is a charitable use (i.e. affordable housing);
Uses elegant building materials, innovated plantings, and sustainable products;
Blends neighborhoods and maintains the historic character of the property/or neighborhood;
Provides a nice site and has outstanding design features;