Planning Area 5 Action Plan

Planning Area 5 Action Plan
Delaware County Renaissance Program

The 2003 Action Plan for Renaissance Planning Area 5 towns Clifton Heights, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Millbourne, Upper Darby, and Yeadon.

Date Published: March 2003

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Abstract: The Renaissance Program was started in 2002 by Delaware County Council to address the revitalization needs of developed communities in the County. The program includes five multi-jurisdictional Action Plans to address problems facing older communities resulting from rising social need and declining resources. This Plan presents the Action Plan for Renaissance Planning Area 1, which includes the municipalities of Clifton Heights Borough, East Lansdowne Borough, Lansdowne Borough, Millbourne Borough, Upper Darby Township, and Yeadon Borough. This plan focused on efforts to revitalize Baltimore Pike Corridor and maintain the character of the diverse neighborhoods. The key features of the Action Plan is a prioritized lists of implementable projects that work toward sustainable economic development. Identified projects include several train station improvements, targeted revitalization at Baltimore Avenue Corridor, Lansdowne Avenue, Yeadon Shopping Center, and Drexel Hill Aronomink, and several road and infrastructure improvements.

Geographic Area: Clifton Heights Borough, East Lansdowne Borough, Lansdowne Borough, Millbourne Borough, Upper Darby Township, Yeadon Borough

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