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  • Downtown Ardmore Walk Audit (2018), prepared by Montgomery County Planning Commission.
    • Purpose: An  assessment of the walkability and pedestrian access in downtown Ardmore.

  • Ardmore Storefront Design Guidelines (2006), prepared by Kiku Obata & Company.
    • Purpose: To create well-designed, dynamic and upscale storefronts throughout the Ardmore Commercial Center Historic District, to enhance the historic character of the District, and define the area as an attractive destination for shopping, entertainment, and socializing.

  • Ardmore Retail Strategy (2006), prepared by Economics Research Associates.
    • Purpose: The purpose of the retail strategy is to develop retail recruitment and a retention plan and also a strategy for implementation 
  • Ardmore Revitalization Plan Update (2005), prepared by Hillier Architecture.
    • Purpose: The Ardmore Revitalization Plan was originally developed in 2001 to respond to Montgomery County’s participation requirements related to the Montgomery County Community Revitalization Program (Program). To receive implementation grants through the Program a revitalization plan is required to be completed, adopted and reassessed every five years. The Program was created to strengthen and stabilize older communities located within the County. The plan developed an updated list of actions to promote the revitalization of Ardmore.

  • Ardmore Redevelopment Area Plan (2005), prepared by Hillier Architecture, Econsult Corporation, Gannett Fleming, Chance Management Advisors, and Desman Associates.
    • Purpose: The Ardmore Redevelopment Area Plan was a necessary step in obtaining designation as an area in need of redevelopment by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The plan was created to bring the Ardmore Transit Center Plan to fruition. 

  • Ardmore, Pennsylvania: An Advisory Services Panel Report (2004), prepared by Urban Land Institute.
    •  Purpose: To examine the revitalization strategies for the Ardmore business district, and in particular, the Ardmore Transit Center Master Plan and its proposed Town Center Gateway project. To make recommendations as to how the township can best use its limited resources to achieve its revitalization goals.

     

  • Ardmore Transit Center Conceptual Master Plan (2003), prepared by Hillier, Econsult Corporation, Chance Management, Inc., and Gannett Fleming, Inc.
    •  Purpose: The plan was prepared to create a comprehensive vision for development of the station area; identify needed parking and transit facilities; and assist the Township in identifying conceptual public-private funding sources. 

     

  • Ardmore Revitalization Plan (2001), prepared by: Lincoln Property Company
    • Purpose: The plan was prepared to respond to Montgomery County’s participation requirements related to the Montgomery County Community Revitalization Program (Program). The Program was adopted by the County Commissioners at their June 2000 meeting. The Program was created to strengthen and stabilize older communities located within the County and is intended to help communities become more vibrant and attractive places to work, live and visit.

     

  • Ardmore 2000 Business District Enhancement Plan (2000), prepared by Ardmore 2000 Business District and Township of Lower Merion.
    • Purpose: Creation of an annually updated five-year implementation plan for improvements to the Ardmore Business District through the public/private partnership established with the Township.