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Business Development Articles
Phoenixville to close Bridge Street on weekends this summer for ‘open-air market’
Evan Brandt reports on the discussions at the March Council meeting between the administration, businesses and residents on the pros and cons of closing Main Street every weekend from May 27 to Oct. 3 vs once a month.
Souderton looks to update revitalization plan
With Souderton-Telford Main Streets and the Souderton Business Improvement District having merged the beginning of the year into Souderton Connects, it’s time for Souderton to revise its revitalization plan.
Developer seeks public’s input on potential redevelopment of property at corner of West 5th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken
A good example of developer outreach and input survey.
A decades-long road project aims to bring Norristown out of isolation. Will revitalization follow?
This article on a Norristown road project highlights the relationship between transportation connections and revitalization.
Listen: Rebuilding Perkasie’s downtown [Podcast]
Listen to consultant and Perkasie Community and Economic Development Director Steve Barth talk about the borough’s work to court businesses to the area over the last several years. 18:55 minutes.
Colleges Invest So ‘What’s the Town Like?’ Gets an Upbeat Answer
Liberal arts colleges are taking a role in revitalizing their local communities downtowns.
Once ‘sleepy’ King of Prussia is booming with development
The King of Prussia District, a nonprofit started to “collaboratively improve (King of Prussia’s) economic environment” does just that.
Investors look to capitalize on Coatesville’s revitalization
Coatesville symposium lays foundation for matchmaking investor / revitalization opportunities.
Kennett Square is a ‘mushrooming’ success with help from county funds
One in a series of articles about how Chester County communities are spending funding received through the county’s Community Revitalization Program.
In West Chester, businesses are prospering
West Chester’s Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) report for 2018: “(We) continued to see a record number of businesses downtown, reduced crime and a robust social media outreach”.
Officials excited about Ridge Pike-Main Street revitalization
Details of Rep. Joe Webster’s community policy hearing on Revitalizing the Ridge Pike-Main Street Corridor: From the West Norriton line to Upper Providence.
Momentum in Malvern: How a sleepy Chester County borough is turning into “a destination for restaurants”
Have more restaurants ruined Malvern? Can new restaurants coexist with old? This PI article puts the past 20 years in perspective.
Could Pottstown see a Phoenixville-like rebirth?
Summary of Pottstown’s ongoing community development efforts over the last few decades and where they stand today.
Perkasie has the three components of a flourishing community
Perkasie Borough economic development consultant Barth Consulting Group’s report to Perkasie Borough Council.
Consultants tout tactics to Lansdale Economic Development Committee
A pair of economic development consultants have made their pitch to Lansdale officials to help turn the town around.
More than mushrooms: Kennett Square squeezes more shops, people in a tiny borough
One of “the most beautiful towns” in PA the 1 sq mile borough is chockablock with shops, restaurants, small businesses, and a bustling downtown.
Hearing on Perk Valley Regional Police Force draws crowd
A public hearing on a proposal to form a regional police force among four Perkiomen Valley municipalities at Perkiomen Valley Middle School West.
In Chester County, luxury apartments for some, lost homes for others
Commercial and residential rebirth in Phoenixville has a downside for middle income residents. Affordable Housing Task Force seeks solutions.
At Villanova, a full-court press to improve town-gown relations
Villanova and surrounding communities adjust to each other. Of note in the article: Villanova survey results and Villanova Dines Out! Restaurant Week.
Intersection Improvements Planned for Both Sides of the Perkiomen Bridge
Report with slides on PennDOT’s public plan display at Methacton HS November 14th.
Can Phoenixville’s Success Happen in Pottstown?
Hobart’s Run and The Hill School workshop with Phoenixville Revitalization’s Manny DeMutis and Barry Cassidy.
Phoenixville coffeehouse owners to open in-house brewery, adding to Chesco’s craft beer scene
Steel City Coffeehouse to add beer.
Souderton market promises Main Street revitalization
Developer plans to turn 12,000 sq ft building into a multi-use market.
Stakeholders weigh in on New Hope revitalization
Barth Consulting Group presents business survey findings.
How Phoenixville was able to rise from the ashes — and what other towns can learn from it
Title says it all.
Can borough pride propel Bridgeport’s long-awaited transformation?
Bridgeport Mayor Mark Barbee takes advantage of the work done by his predecessors.
With a food and booze revolution, Phoenixville rises again
Title says it all.
How 3 Pa. towns joined forces to save money … and land
Newtown, Upper Makefield, and Wrightstown Townships in Bucks county come together to confront regional challenges.
Explainer: Cities, boroughs, and townships, oh my! Pa. municipalities clarified
Do you live in a city? A borough? A township? The type of municipality plays a large role in the way it’s governed.
How to Get Rid of Parking Minimums: Phoenixville, PA
From the article: “If you go to towns that aren’t successful, they have tons of free parking.” And if you go to towns with no free parking, it’s much more likely that they’re successful
