Residential Development
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Concerns Continue Over Willistown’s Rock Hill Farm After Public Hearing
The future of Rock Hill Farm in Willistown Township remains uncertain as a devoted group of residents continues to advocate for the land, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The controversy surrounding the property began five years ago when developer Brian O’Neill purchased the 246-acre land parcel for $25.5 million. He planned to live…
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$285 Million AVE Navy Yard Development Apartments Opening to Residents
With 30,000 square feet of amenities now complete, the $285 million AVE Navy Yard development from Ensemble/Mosaic and Korman Communities is now welcoming its first residents, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jeff Brown, director of development for Korman’s AVE brand, said that the team knew they had “to do something special” with…
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Real Estate Experts Rank Chester County Among the Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
The greater Chester County region is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania according to the state’s top real estate experts, writes Lydia Mansel for Travel + Leisure. Residents of all lifestyle needs can find their dream home across Pennsylvania’s wide-ranging rural and urban areas. In a recent evaluation, experts named Chester County…
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This Chesco Town Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Most Walkable Cities
Downtown West Chester is one of Pennsylvania’s most walkable “cities,” according to both residents and research, writes Jeff Martinez for Islands. Positive feedback and a high Walk Score affirm West Chester as an accessible, charming town perfect tourists and long-term residents. A Walk Score, a project by real estate agency Redfin, evaluates how easily a…
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Borough Residents Debate the Future of Rapidly Expanding Kennett Square
Kennett Square residents discussed the long term trajectory of Kennett’s residential development at a recent township meeting, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The borough held two days of strategic planning sessions on Jan. 12 and 13. Roughly 120 people attended to discuss Kennett’s future as businesses continue to close and affordable housing…
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Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing
A years-long dispute over the DiGirolamo Tract in Buckingham has finally ended with a new agreement that replaces warehouse plans with housing, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Buckingham Township officials and the No Buckingham Warehouse group issued statements saying that they have signed a stipulation agreement along with developer J.G. Petrucci…
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Residential Future of Kennett Square’s NVF Site Debated
During the January 5 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, debate and opposition emerged on whether to advertise rezoning the National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) company site from industrial to residential, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. When the issue appeared on the agenda, many residents and some council members voiced concerns about the community’s future. The council ultimately…
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Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore
A major mixed-use development will add hundreds of apartments to a key stretch of Ardmore, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal Radnor Property Group will begin construction in January on The Piazza at Ardmore, a $187 million project at 100 W. Lancaster Ave. The development will include 270 apartments, about 30,000 square feet…
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Long Vacant Ivyland Commercial Site Slated for Apartment Building Development
A former tractor warehouse in the heart of Ivyland, unused for more than a decade, is slated for transformation into a small apartment building, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The building on the corner of Greeley and Wilson avenues will feature four apartments, two on each floor, along with eight off-street…
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Project for 32-Townhomes Gets Final Approval from Warrington Officials
Following several years of planning, Warrington Township officials have voted unanimously to move forward with a project that will construct 32 townhomes on a 4.52-acre property on Easton Road, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The property at the Georges Lane intersection will be split into four townhome sections, while also providing…
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WSJ: Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Signals a Slower Growth in 2026 Housing Market
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is entering the new fiscal year with a more cautious outlook, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. The luxury homebuilder reported stronger revenue to close out 2025. Still, it projects 10,300 to 10,700 home deliveries in fiscal 2026, slightly below Wall Street expectations. Company leaders say demand remains uneven…
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Debate Over East Vincent Data Center Continues at Township Meeting
Debate over the proposed East Vincent data center at the former Pennhurst Property remains ongoing after a recent township meeting, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. At the meeting last Wednesday, township officials, residents, and legal representation discussed the project and proposed ordinances. Residents discussed a new proposed ordinance last month, and another…
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Progress Slowed for Westtown’s Crebilly Farm Park Project
A planned recreational park at Westtown’s Crebilly Farm is facing slower progress than originally expected, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. After the township purchased 206 acres of Crebilly Farm last year, West Goshen Township officials estimated that the land could be turned into a public park within eighteen months. But due to…
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PennDOT Troubleshoots Toughkenamon Intersection With New Renovation Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has plans to fix a troublesome intersection in Toughkenamon, writes Richard L. Gaw for Chester County Press. The current intersection of Baltimore Pike and Newark Road significantly increases traffic congestion. Steep slopes and curves also make the juncture unsafe for both cargo trucks and residential drivers. PennDOT revealed planned…
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New York Developer Plans 620-Unit Apartment Tower Along Delaware River
Brevet Capital is planning a 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer submitted plans to the Philadelphia Civic Design Review Committee to construct a 620-unit, 383-foot-tall tower at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, including 10,150 square feet of ground-floor retail space.…
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New Zoning Clears Path for The Former Willow Grove Navy Base’s Transformation
Horsham Township is taking a decisive step toward the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Willow Grove Navy base, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. Town Council unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning amendment that aligns the 862-acre property with the 862 Rise master plan first endorsed in 2012. The update replaces the site’s outdated…
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East Coventry Hosts First Public Discussion on Possible New Data Center
Community conversations around data centers are continuing with a recent meeting regarding a potential East Coventry data center, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. On Nov. 13, East Coventry Township hosted its first public discussion regarding a proposal to adjust township zoning codes to specifically include data centers. The request came from Constellation…
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Newtown’s Steeple View Project Enters New Phase With Fresh Leadership
The Steeple View redevelopment in Newtown is entering a new phase with a new owner, fresh vision, and a new name: Liberty Centre, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Jim Worthington, a Newtown businessman, presented sketch plans with a team of professionals for a 125-unit residential development on eight acres in the center of the…
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