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Fall Planner Forum Recap
Earlier this month, over 40 local planners participated in our semi-annual Planner’s Forum. Planners from all disciplines networked to hear about the comprehensive plan update, creative funding...
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Landscapes3 Stakeholder Meetings Happening Now
The first series of stakeholder meetings for Landscapes3, being held as part of the #TellUsL3 phase of plan development, are well underway. We’ve gathered exceptional teams of people to provide input...
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Commemorating 240th Anniversary of Battle of the Brandywine
Did you know Sept. 11 marks the 240th anniversary of the Battle of the Brandywine, the largest single day battle of the Revolutionary War? The Chester County Commissioners are honored to commemorate...
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Historic Preservation Inspires a Welcoming Gateway for Tredyffrin
What began as a plan to demolish a historic inn turned into a preservation story that was a win for the community! A number of stakeholders including Summit Realty Advisors, the developer, and...
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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...
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Join in the Town Tours and Village Walks
The 24th summer of Chester County’s Town Tours & Village Walks will begin on June 14 at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester. The theme of this year’s series is exploring the...
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Key Portions of Brandywine Battlefield Will Be Preserved Forever
Two pieces of land that are part of the Brandywine Battlefield were recently secured as protected open space – one of which was celebrated on September 11th, which was the 241st anniversary of the...
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Natural Lands President Will Retire but Remain on Planning Commission
Molly K. Morrison, a well-known advocate for protecting and conserving open spaces, natural areas, and farmland in southeastern Pennsylvania, will be retiring from Natural Lands at the end of 2018...
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Brandywine Conservancy Director Ellen Ferretti Attends Planning Commission...
Ellen Ferretti, director of the Brandywine Conservancy, highlighted her organization and its partnership with Chester County during a Chester County Planning Commission board meeting March 13th. The...
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Natural Lands President Oliver Bass Attends Planning Commission Board Meeting
Oliver Bass, president of Natural Lands, highlighted his regional land conservation organization and its partnership with Chester County during a Chester County Planning Commission board meeting April...
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Join us at Chester County Open Space Summit
Celebrate 30 years of open space preservation in Chester County! The inaugural Chester County Open Space Summit will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Lenfest Center at ChesLen...
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Chester County Unveils Return on Environment Report during Open Space Summit
While surrounded by the rolling fields and wildlife at the ChesLen Preserve, Chester County officials – along with representatives from municipalities, land conservation organizations, and economic...
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Chester County Historic Preservation Network Celebrates 30th Anniversary
May is Preservation Month, a great time to recognize the Chester County Historic Preservation Network (CCHPN), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The Network’s mission is to “connect...
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Join in the Town Tours and Village Walks
The 25th summer of Chester County's Town Tours and Village Walks program will begin on June 13 at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity in West Chester. The theme of this year's series is exploring...
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Learn about Hexagonal Schoolhouse in Caln
School is out for the summer but at least one in Chester County – the Caln Hexagonal Schoolhouse – is open occasionally for historical tours. “They say Caln Township was just 12 large farms to begin...
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Chester County Commissioners Establish Environmental and Energy Advisory Board
The Chester County Commissioners presented plans for the County’s new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board to an audience of municipal representatives at the County’s annual stormwater management...
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Fall Planners’ Forum Focuses on Housing and Open Space
Topics ranging from housing to open space preservation were discussed during the Chester County Planning Commission’s fall 2019 Planners’ Forum. About 60 people attended the forum, which took place at...
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View Updated Brandywine Battlefield Map and Learn about Future Study
The 2010 Brandywine Battlefield Animated Map has been updated as part of a recent grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program. The update shows revised troop movements in the western...
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