County recognizes National Community Planning Month

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline recently proclaimed October as National Community Planning Month, noting the dedication of members of the Chester County Planning Commission, municipality planning commissions, and citizen planners who have contributed to the improvement of Chester County. Initiated by the American Planning Association, Community Planning...

Commissioners recognize National Community Planning Month

Chester County is celebrating an exciting milestone this year with the 25th anniversary of the Vision Partnership Program (VPP). In recognition of October as National Community Planning Month, the Chester County Commissioners have issued a formal proclamation noting the importance of the county’s local and regional planning initiatives, such as the VPP. The VPP is Chester County’s primary means...

Commissioners salute County Planning Month

The Chester County Commissioners offered a proclamation during Tuesday’s Sunshine meeting honored County Planning Month. WEST CHESTER — At today’s public Sunshine Meeting, the Chester County Commissioners presented a proclamation for National Community Planning Month, recognizing the efforts of local, county, and regional planners who manage the growth and change of Chester County, providing...

Winners honored for Landscapes3 photo contest

Andy Zhang won first place in the youth category of the Landscapes3 photo contest for his photo, “Sunset.” WEST CHESTER — Three adults and three youth from Chester County won awards for their entries in the Chester County Planning Commission’s Landscapes3 photo contest, which focused on the county’s greatest asset: people. The photo contest, “Putting a Face on Chester County,” was a great...

County seeks input from residents at meeting on Landscapes3

Chester County residents attended a Landscapes3 public meeting at the West Whiteland Township Building on Oct. 26. WEST WHITELAND – When it comes to planning Chester County’s future, there are many voices and viewpoints about ways to balance preservation with growth. That’s why the Chester County Planning Commission recently conducted a public meeting about Landscapes3, the county’s next long-range...

County: Landscapes3 continues to make progress

Chester County is continuing to advance development of Landscapes3, the next long-range comprehensive plan. As part of this process, Chester County Commissioners unveiled a video series about the plan, the Planning Commission released an analysis of the public survey results, and the Landscapes3 Steering Committee began to conduct meetings.    Send article as PDF   ...

Chesco planning launches photo contest

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Planning Commission launched a Landscapes3 photo contest at noon today to highlight the county’s greatest asset: people. The Planning Commission is seeking photos of people as they live, work, visit, or play in Chester County. The photos can focus on people in different settings, including businesses, homes, downtowns, public community events, and outdoors, among...

County kicks off survey for Landscapes3

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced the kickoff of a public opinion survey for Chester County at Tuesday’s Commissioners’ public meeting. The survey, which will help to identify citizen priorities for the future of Chester County, will contribute to the vision for Landscapes3, the county’s long-range comprehensive plan.    Send article as...

County to start revision of comprehensive plan

The timeline for the revision and implementation of Chester County’s new comprehensive plan. WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday the start of an update to the County’s comprehensive plan. County officials said that Landscapes 3 — the name of the new comprehensive plan — will be developed to continue the focus on growth and preservation established...