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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS BACKGROUND Chapter 1 - Introduc on 1.1 Comprehensive Plan Purpose ..............................................................XX 1.2 Comprehensive Planning in Pennsylvania ............................................XX 1.3 Planning Process ..................................................................................XX 1.4 Vision Statement ..................................................................................XX 1.5 How to Use This Comprehensive Plan ..................................................XX Chapter 2 - Community Profi le 2.1 Local and Regional Se ng....................................................................XX 2.2 A Brief History ......................................................................................XX 2.3 Planning History and Context ...............................................................XX 2.4 Demographic Characteris cs ................................................................XX Chapter 3 - Exis ng Condi ons 3.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 3.2 Exis ng Land Use ..................................................................................XX 3.3 Circula on ............................................................................................XX 3.4 Community Facili es and Services .......................................................XX 3.5 Natural Resources ................................................................................XX 3.6 Parks, Recrea on, and Open Space ......................................................XX 3.7 Historic Resources ................................................................................XX ISSUES AND PRIORITIES Chapter 4 - Improve Pedestrian and Bicyclist Mobility 4.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 4.2 Issues ....................................................................................................XX 4.3 Goals and Objec ves ............................................................................XX 4.4 Recommenda ons ...............................................................................XX 4.5 References and Resources ....................................................................XX Chapter 5 - Maintain Character and Improve Parking in the Village of Berwyn 5.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 5.2 Issues ....................................................................................................XX 5.3 Goals and Objec ves ............................................................................XX 5.4 Recommenda ons ...............................................................................XX 5.5 References and Resources ....................................................................XX DRAFT - January 2018 Easttown Township Comprehensive Plan 3 Table of Contents Chapter 6 - Establish a Vision for Devon Center 6.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 6.2 Issues ....................................................................................................XX 6.3 Goals and Objec ves ............................................................................XX 6.4 Recommenda ons ...............................................................................XX 6.5 References and Resources ....................................................................XX Chapter 7 - Make the Route 30 Corridor a Complete Street 7.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 7.2 Issues ....................................................................................................XX 7.3 Goals and Objec ves ............................................................................XX 7.4 Recommenda ons ...............................................................................XX 7.5 References and Resources ....................................................................XX Chapter 8 - Enhance Services We Provide 8.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 8.2 Issues ....................................................................................................XX 8.3 Goals and Objec ves ............................................................................XX 8.4 Recommenda ons ...............................................................................XX 8.5 References and Resources ....................................................................XX Chapter 9 - Future Land Use 9.1 Introduc on .........................................................................................XX 9.2 Issues ....................................................................................................XX 9.3 Goals and Objec ves ............................................................................XX 9.4 Future Land Use Plan ...........................................................................XX 9.5 References and Resources ....................................................................XX APPENDICES A-1: Exis ng Condi ons ................................................................................XX Exis ng Land Use and Zoning .......................................................................XX Circula on ....................................................................................................XX Community Facili es and Services ...............................................................XX Natural Resources ........................................................................................XX Parks, Recrea on, and Open Space ..............................................................XX Historic and Scenic Resources ......................................................................XX A-2: Recommenda ons Summary ................................................................XX 4 Easttown Township Comprehensive Plan DRAFT - January 2018 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Comprehensive Plan Purpose A comprehensive plan is an adopted policy document that is intended to provide long-range guidance for a municipality regarding topics such as land use, transporta on, economic development, housing, public facili es, historic resources, and natural resources. A comprehensive plan provides a A comprehensive plan community with a framework of policies and ac ons on which to rely when responding to evolving challenges and opportuni es. provides a community with This comprehensive plan, created with involvement of residents, business a framework of policies leaders, elected offi cials, and Township staff , defi nes a vision for Eas own and ac ons on which to Township’s future and provides a series of ac ons to achieve that vision. This rely when responding to plan is an implementable plan, which follows a diff erent process and format than tradi onal comprehensive plans, and which evolved to be as specifi c as evolving challenges and possible to the Township’s goals. An implementable plan focuses on the most opportuni es. pressing challenges and opportuni es, allowing the Township to make the most effi cient use of resources. The Township’s previous comprehensive plan was adopted 2001. 1.2 Comprehensive Planning in Pennsylvania This comprehensive plan was completed in compliance with the Pennsylvania Municipali es Planning Code (MPC), Act 247 of 1968, as reenacted and amended. The MPC enables municipal land use controls in Pennsylvania and provides the framework for developing and implemen ng comprehensive plans and local land use regula ons, such as a zoning ordinance. The MPC calls on municipali es to review comprehensive plans every ten years. Township administra on building off Beaumont Road. DRAFT - January 2018 Easttown Township Comprehensive Plan 5 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3 Planning Process Development of this plan was led by a seven member task force consis ng of representa ves of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and Township residents and business owners. In addi on to regular monthly mee ngs of the task force, the process included the following: • Stakeholders mee ng in October 2015 In addi on to public • Display at a community event in May 2016 mee ngs, the process • Subgroup mee ngs in 2015 and 2016 • Public open house in June 2016 included displays at • Display at a community event in September 2017 community events. • Public mee ng in November 2017 • Joint mee ng of the task force and Planning Commission in January 2018 • MPC mandated public mee ng in February 2018 • MPC mandated public hearing in April 2018 The task force analyzed and evaluated per nent informa on aff ec ng land use, housing, transporta on, natural resources, historic resources, and community facili es in the Township. Ac ons were developed by the task force to meet the challenges and opportuni es iden fi ed through the process, and shared with the public for endorsement. Par cipants at the June 2016 community mee ng. 6 Easttown Township Comprehensive Plan DRAFT - January 2018 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Vision Statement Between 1950 and 1970 Eas own’s popula on grew from just below 4,000 to more than 9,500, but the Township has experienced modest growth since then, with the 2015 popula on being approximately