2024 Project of the Year: A New Heart for Cranberry – The Armstrong Great Lawn
- katelynkocis
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
Cranberry Township has been a hub of growth, innovation, and community spirit for decades. Positioned at the crossroads of major thruways, careful planning has propelled the Township into a thriving center of Southwestern Pennsylvania. To take advantage of that, Township officials and the CTCC wanted to create a true gathering place at the heart of it all.
As CTCC’s Project of the Year, the Armstrong Great Lawn is transforming the area surrounding the Cranberry Township Municipal Center into a pedestrian-friendly, community-focused space. In this traditional town center, neighbors can connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.
A Vision for Connection
Since opening in 1991, the Municipal Center has served as Cranberry Township’s “Main Street,” welcoming more than 264,000 visitors yearly. With rapid development around the campus in recent years, the time was right to create a space that tied it all together.
“The area surrounding the Municipal Center has grown so much in the last four years,” said Bruce Mazzoni, CTCC President and Township Board of Supervisors member. “We see this project as an opportunity to further connect our community through a beautiful, functional gathering space.”
The Great Lawn project is enhancing Cranberry in three key ways:
Improved Connectivity – expanding pedestrian walkways to seamlessly link the Municipal Center with surrounding areas
A Green Gathering Space – A welcoming, open-air setting for community events, casual meet-ups, and relaxation
Sustainability & Conservation – Incorporating environmentally friendly features to support a greener future.
A New Home for Cranberry’s Biggest Moments
Cranberry is known for its vibrant community events, and the Great Lawn will elevate these experiences like never before.
“The Great Lawn will allow our cornerstone events to be more comfortable for our guests,” said Mike Manipole, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “The space will be more visually appealing, allow for better crown management, and open the door for new events.”
This project will redefine how Cranberry gathers, from summer concerts to holiday celebrations.
Community Partnerships Making an Impact
A project of this scale is only possible through strong partnerships, and Armstrong has stepped up as the title sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to Cranberry’s future.
“The Great Lawn displays both the Township and Armstrong’s commitment to advancing Cranberry as a stellar community for families and businesses to live and thrive,” said Ken Ashley, Armstrong’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales.
A Grand Vision, A Grand Reality
More than just a physical space, the Great Lawn symbolizes community growth and shared experiences.
“The possibilities of the Great Lawn are endless, and we’re incredibly excited to work with the community to make this great dream a grand reality,” said Mazzoni.
As Cranberry grows, so does its need for a true town center – a place to gather, connect, and celebrate. The Armstrong Great Lawn Project is set to make that vision a reality, bringing the heart of the Township to life like never before.
Watch as the Armstrong Great Lawn Project comes to life! This time-lapse video captures the incredible transformation of Cranberry’s newest gathering space – from the first shovels in the ground to a vibrant, community-friendly green space.
