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LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
COMMISSIONERS
Nolan N. Atkinson, Jr.
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Walter M. Kubiak
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Paul B. Bartle
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Frank Lutz
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James F. Breaker
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Richard MacMeekin
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Richard B. Cuff
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Hester R. McCullough
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Frederick W. Dreher, 3rd
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Townsend Munson
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W. Stuart Emmons*
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Donald H. G. Segal
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Louis W. Fryman
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Robert P. Van Brott
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Susan M. Harmon
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Keith E. Frederick, Manager
Carrol Pickens, Manager*
* Resigned
PLANNING COMMISSION
George W. Betz
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Davis Pearson
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Lita Indzel Cohen
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Leo Vernon (V. Chairman)
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Morris C. Kellett
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Eleanor W. Winsor
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James Alan Montgomery, Jr.
(Chairman) |
Dennis F. Glackin, Director
PLANNING CONSULTANT
LOUIS GLASS ASSOCIATES
110 Bala Avenue Bala Cynwyd, Penna. 19004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXISTING LAND USE | |||
Introduction |
Al
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General Land Use Patterns |
Al
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Existing Land Use Acreage |
A5
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Residential Densities |
A12
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Bryn Mawr and Ardmore Retail Locations |
A14
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NATURAL FEATURES | |||
Introduction |
Bl
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Geological Formations and Groundwater |
Bl
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Soils Features |
B3
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Soil Descriptions |
B5
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Generalized Soil Location Map |
B9
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Soil Survey Map |
B9
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Development Limitations |
B10
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Flood Plains |
B12
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Generalized Slope Map |
B14
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Development Limitations |
B15
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Major Undeveloped Parcels |
B16
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Storm Water Management Study |
B22
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Mill Creek Conservation Agreement |
B22
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POPULATION | |||
Introduction |
Cl
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Population Trends |
Cl
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Age Composition |
C7
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Educational Characteristics |
Cll
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Income Characteristics |
C13
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Occupations |
C14
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Classification of Employed Persons |
CIS
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Transportation and Job Locations |
C16
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Population Projections |
CIS
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HOUSING | |||
Introduction |
Dl
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Demographic Highlights |
D3
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Population Trends |
D3
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Socioeconomic Trends |
D9
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Housing Mix |
D16
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Land Use and Zoning |
D16
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Housing Inventory |
D20
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Housing Indicators |
D26
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Housing Characteristics - Occupied Units |
D26
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Construction Activity |
D29
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Housing Values and Rents |
D30
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Other Housing Value Factors |
D37
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Housing Stock Age |
D38
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Demolitions and Conversions |
D39
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Housing Quality |
D40
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Housing Problems |
D40
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Housing For Low Income Families |
D46
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Housing Need Analysis |
D47
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Housing Allocation |
D47
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Housing Assistance Plan |
D48
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Housing Rehabilitation |
D50
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Housing Assistance to Low Income Households |
D52
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Conclusion |
D53
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Bibliography |
D55
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES | |||
Introduction |
E1
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Parks and Recreation |
E2
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Overview | |||
Standards |
E5
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Inventory and Analysis |
E14
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Census Tract Analysis |
E21
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Conclusion |
E54
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Bike Paths |
E54
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Swimming Pool Feasibility Analysis |
E56
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Conclusion |
E61
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Capital Improvement Projects |
E62
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School Facilities |
E63
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Overview |
E63
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Utilization of Schools |
E64
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Expenditure and Revenues |
E71
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Inventory and Standards |
E71
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Present Adequacy of Facilities |
E73
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Summary and Conclusions |
E73
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Private Education Facilities |
E74
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Policy Considerations |
E78
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Fire Services |
E79
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Organization Structure |
E79
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Fire Standards |
E82
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Summary |
E82
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Libraries |
E82
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Existing Facilities |
E82
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Library Collection |
E83
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Library Standards |
E85
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Public Buildings and Facilities |
E86
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Overview |
E86
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Informational Sources |
£87
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U.S. Postal Service Offices |
E88
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Historical and Cultural Resources |
E88
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Religious Facilities |
E92
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Overview |
E92
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Water and Sewer System |
E94
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Water System |
E94
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Sanitary Sewer System |
E95
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Storm Water System |
E97
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Storm Water Management Program |
E97
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Bibliography | |||
CIRCULATION | |||
Introduction |
F1
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Official Highway Map |
F1
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Road Jurisdictions |
F1
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Plan Standards for Street Classifications |
F3
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Traffic Counts On Major Streets |
F6
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Traffic Counts On Local Streets |
F9
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Penn Dot Six Year Improvement Program |
F16
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Lower Merion Capital Improvement Program |
F17
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Mass Transit |
F20
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Railroad Lines |
F21
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Bus Lines |
F21
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Commuter Rail Station Improvements |
F25
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Summary and Conclusion |
F26
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Bibliography |
F27
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