Category: News and Updates
Census Data Shows Population Increases in Municipalities
Based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, Chester County grew by over 20,000 residents from 2010 to 2017, an increase of 4 percent. In terms of numerical population increases, Chester County ranked fourth in the state, behind Philadelphia, Montgomery and Lancaster counties. Clearly the population growth is concentrating in the southeastern part of the state. Continue Reading →
Municipalities Receive Grants for Future Planning
Congratulations to the Chester County municipalities that received funding through the competitive cash grant portion of the spring 2018 Vision Partnership Program (VPP) to help with future planning, Continue Reading →
Planning Commission Updates Plan Review Fee Schedule
The Planning Commission will be implementing a revised Plan Review Fee Schedule starting on June 1, 2018. Factors considered in the fee update included the rate of inflation, cost increases, level of effort required to complete more complex reviews, and fees charged by comparable counties. Continue Reading →
Planning Services Director Receives Service Recognition
Chester County Planning Commission Planning Services Division Director Susan Elks received a service recognition for her work as the professional development officer for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA).
Susan served in that role from 2009 until recently and oversaw the Chapter’s professional development training and certification efforts. The recognition plaque that she received from the APA-PA on April 27 highlighted her “outstanding service, hard work, and dedication” for the past decade. Continue Reading →
Municipal Primer Event Canceled
“A Primer for Municipal Officials” event scheduled for May 19 has been canceled. Look for notices on rescheduling the event for this fall.
Public Continues to Provide Input on Landscapes3
Chester County residents and municipal officials are continuing to help county officials develop a plan for the future, known as Landscapes3, by providing input during a series of public meetings, including the most recent one on May 1.
Over 50 attendees came out to the recent meeting at Penn State Great Valley in East Whiteland to view display boards, take part in activities, listen to a presentation on the current status, and most importantly, share their comments and questions on issues to be considered in the county’s next comprehensive plan. Continue Reading →
Chester County Officials Highlight New Protected Open Space Data
When it comes to protected open space in Chester County, one thing is certain: It’s a priority for county officials to maintain it for future generations.
Since 2000, the Planning Commission has collected information summarizing the amount of open space protected in Chester County each year. This information is gathered from municipalities, land trusts, and various other state and county agencies. It is then mapped using the county’s Protected Open Space Tracking (POST) system, a web-based database and mapping program. Continue Reading →
Residents, Officials Provide Feedback on Landscapes3
Thanks to those who participated in our April 10th Landscapes3 public meeting at the New Garden Township Building. More than 60 attendees provided feedback at the various stations, heard about the current status of the draft plan, and asked a range of questions. Hopefully attendees found the meeting’s information as valuable as we found their input! Continue Reading →
Planning Commission Welcomes New Transportation Planner
The Planning Commission welcomed a new employee in March: Transportation Planner Brian J. Donovan.
Brian began working for the agency on March 26. As a transportation planner in the Transportation Services Division, Brian will coordinate with local transportation management agencies and participate in the planning for our public transportation routes, regional rail stations, and major roadway corridors. Continue Reading →
Join us at May 1st Landscapes3 Public Meeting
As we continue to advance the development of Landscapes3, Chester County’s next long-range comprehensive plan, we encourage municipal officials and residents to attend our upcoming Landscapes3 public meeting to comment on the plan’s draft map, goals, and objectives. Please join us for the third public meeting this spring, which will take place May 1 at Penn State Great Valley, located at 30 E. Swedesford Road Malvern, Pa., 19355. Continue Reading →