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Spring 2006
√ Hired Urban Planners Kise Straw & Kolodner (KSK), to coordinate redevelopment efforts
√ Demolished 141 and 143 York Road to prepare for Memorial Park Drive
√ Adopted an Eminent Domain Policy R-2006-19 to codify Township's intentions
√ Approve the purchase of new ornamental bases and tops on traffic signals throughout
redevelopment area
Summer 2006
√ Coordinate with local sewer authority on potential EDU's related to redevelopment
√ Receive $300,000 grant from Montgomery County Revitalization Board
for construction
of new park drive
√ Willow Grove eligible for $5 million in funding under PA House Bill 2317
√ Adoption of new Town Center Zoning Ordinance (with Arch Design Guidelines) #1529
Fall 2006
√ Commissioners and planners visit Rockville Maryland town center project
Winter 2006-2007
√ Presentations by Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority and Economic Consultants
regarding the importance of Fiscal Impact Studies in decision making.
√ Complete Vehicular and Pedestrian Feasibility Study for Downtown Willow Grove
√ Public participation in design selection of new plaza connected to gateway into Memorial Park
√ Adopt final design and construction plans for Memorial Park Drive
Spring 2007
√ Approve proposal for Econsult, economic consultant, to assist township in negotiations with
a developer
√ Township professional consultants meet with potential developer
Summer 2007
√ Approve Condemnation Ordinance for 135 and 139 York Road to make way for
Memorial Park Drive
√ Received grant for $153,200 from Montgomery County Revitalization Board for York Road
streetscape improvements.
√ Approve design engineering services related to deteriorating support in culvert
√ 3rd meeting with potential developer to discuss site area accompanied by revised pro-forma
√ Congresswoman Schwartz submits request for $125,000 in one of the appropriation bills.
Awaiting Senate.
Fall 2007
√ Launch of Downtown Willow Grove Website
√ Presentation and discussion with parcel/business owners regarding potential financial
incentives for revitalization
√ Developer presents proposal for redeveloping town center to the township Board of
Commissioners and its professional consultants that requires eminent domain/condemnation
Winter 2007-2008
Coordination of final demolition and construction for a new road, new intersection and new
plaza for downtown Willow Grove to be complete by mid 2008
Application to Montgomery County Revitalization Board
Application to State for funding