Building trails along riverfronts and old railroad corridors are powerful tools for community improvement and economic redevelopment. Preparing River and Watershed Conservation Plans for municipalities within the rivers of Steel region enable public and private organizations and individuals to work together on an action plan for environmental conservation and development. Each of these landings, from Kittanning on the Allegheny to Brownsville on the Monongahela, make up the initial framework of the river capital investment strategy that was identified in the Rivers of Steel Management Action Plan. Under Rivers of Steel each river landing will be designed to maximize commercial and economic development opportunities in the communities. New businesses are encouraged near landings to assist in developing the local economy.
River landings provide a rare opportunity for communities to gain access to their riverfront.