Category: News and Updates
Planning Commission Announces Grants for Chester County Municipalities
Congratulations to the Chester County municipalities that received funding through the competitive cash grant portion of the fall 2018 Vision Partnership Program (VPP) to help with future planning, including East Marlborough, Easttown, Valley, and West Caln townships. Continue Reading →
Public Meeting Slated for Schuylkill River Trail
Join Chester County’s Department of Facilities and Parks and Planning Commission at a public meeting about the Schuylkill River Trail Phase II project from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. October 17 at the East Coventry Township Municipal Building, 855 Ellis Woods Road, Pottstown. Continue Reading →
Planning Commission Recommends Commissioners Adopt Landscapes3
Landscapes3, the plan for Chester County’s future, moved another step toward completion during a public meeting Tuesday night.
After listening to limited public comments about the plan Tuesday, the Chester County Planning Commission board recommended that the Chester County Commissioners adopt Landscapes3. The Commissioners’ public hearing to consider adoption will be at 7 p.m. November 29th at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., West Chester. Continue Reading →
County Commissioners Commemorate Community Planning Month
At the October 2nd public Sunshine Meeting, the Chester County Commissioners presented a proclamation for National Community Planning Month, recognizing the efforts of local, county, and regional planners who manage the growth and change of Chester County, providing better choices for how residents work and live.
During the presentation of the proclamation, the Commissioners highlighted Landscapes3, the county’s next long-range comprehensive plan, as an example of community planning. Continue Reading →
Upcoming Urban Centers Forum to Focus on Housing
If you are a municipal official, staff member, main street manager, or consultant for one of Chester County’s municipalities, consider attending an upcoming Urban Centers Forum that will focus on fair housing, housing advocacy, housing tools, and development success stories.
The forum will take place from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. October 11 at the Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy, 335 Manor Ave., Downingtown. This free event is open to representatives of Chester County’s municipalities on behalf of the Chester County Commissioners. Though the forum is geared toward urban centers, it may be of interest to municipal officials throughout Chester County since the topic is housing. RSVP today! Continue Reading →
Chester County Municipalities Move Forward with Future Plans
Congratulations to the Chester County municipalities that are moving forward with plans that will help their communities thrive.
Malvern Borough recently completed a Multimodal Transportation Study that evaluated existing issues in the borough and identified ways to improve the transportation network. Primary concerns were pedestrian travel issues, regional multimodal connections, cut-through traffic, and safety for all transportation modes. Continue Reading →
Community Planner Celebrates 25 Years with Planning Commission
For the past 25 years, Chester County Planning Commission Senior Community Planner Mark Gallant has helped municipalities develop road maps for the future of their communities. And he’s enjoyed every moment of it thanks to all the people he’s met along the way. Continue Reading →
Key Portions of Brandywine Battlefield Will Be Preserved Forever
Two pieces of land that are part of the Brandywine Battlefield were recently secured as protected open space – one of which was celebrated on September 11th, which was the 241st anniversary of the legendary American Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine. Continue Reading →
Planning Commission Makes Progress with Landscapes2 Goals
Chester County continues to make progress in achieving the goals of Landscapes2, the county’s current long-range comprehensive policy plan, as shown in the annual Landscapes2 Index Report Card. Continue Reading →
New Resource Provides Updates about 2020 Census
It’s that time again. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts its count of the United States’ population. The Pennsylvania State Data Center created a new online resource to help people stay up-to-date on the process. Check out the new webpage. Continue Reading →