PennDOT has announced upcoming public meetings for the U.S. 30 Bypass Reconstruction Project, a major infrastructure initiative that could significantly impact traffic flow, safety, and long-term growth across Chester County and surrounding communities. Upcoming Public Meetings Residents, commuters, and property owners are invited to learn more about the project through two public engagement...
Construction & Development
A major step forward has been taken in the transformation of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Horsham Township. On November 12, township officials unanimously approved a full rezoning of the site—aligning the property with the long-term redevelopment plan for 862 Rise, a large-scale mixed-use community that will bring new housing, offices, retail space, parks, and public amenities to the...
Philadelphia’s 76ers and Comcast Corp. are moving forward with plans to redevelop parts of Center City, signaling major changes for the 1000 block of Market Street. The two companies plan to demolish most of the retail buildings on the south side of the block, stretching from 1000 Market St. to 1024 Market St., with demolition expected to be completed by next summer. (Philadelphia Business...
A major housing proposal from West Chester University has stirred up conversation — and concern — among nearby residents and local officials. The university has proposed demolishing the aging College Arms Apartments and replacing them with a 420-bed student residence hall, complete with retail and administrative space along High Street. The plan, which would require rezoning the property from a...
Exciting news for Bucks County homebuyers — Middletown Township has officially approved plans for a 34-townhome development at the former Knights of Columbus property, located at 1492 Woodbourne Road in the Levittown section of the township. The project, led by W.B. Homes, marks the first development approved under Middletown Township’s amended zoning ordinance, which allows townhomes to be built...
A familiar Bucks County school building is bustling with students once again. The former Pearl S. Buck Elementary School in Middletown Township, which closed last winter after students transitioned to the brand-new Core Creek Elementary School, has found a new purpose. The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) has entered into a lease agreement with the Neshaminy School District, transforming the...
Buckingham Township residents may soon see new housing development instead of a large warehouse near Doylestown Airport. The original plan for a 150,000-square-foot warehouse faced strong opposition from locals and neighboring municipalities concerned about increased truck traffic. Although Buckingham supervisors initially rejected the warehouse proposal in a 2-1 vote, they clarified that the building...
Dublin, PA is about to welcome an exciting new addition to Main Street (Route 313) with the grand opening of Landmark at Dublin, a highly anticipated mixed-use development bringing modern living and community-focused retail to the heart of Bucks County. The project’s grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for September, marking a major milestone for the revitalization of Dublin’s town...
Marlborough Township may soon face major improvements to its sewage management as officials are encouraged to collaborate with Green Lane Borough on an updated Act 537 plan. Joseph Boldaz of Hydraterra Professionals LLC, engineer for the Green Lane-Marlborough Joint Authority (GLMJA), recently highlighted the urgency of updating the township’s sewage plan at a meeting with local supervisors. Act 537,...
The Pennsbury School District is taking a major step toward building a new high school. During a recent public hearing, district administrators presented plans for a 497,000-square-foot facility with a maximum price tag of $269 million. According to Superintendent Dr. Thomas Smith, the new high school is necessary because the current facilities are outdated, not fully ADA-compliant, and present...