20 N York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Town Center District

In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent and the statement of community development objectives found in Article I, and in furtherance of the goals and policies of the adopted Upper Moreland Comprehensive Plan, the intent of the Town Center Districts, among others, is as follows: Require that all development and redevelopment be generally consistent with the overall standards within the 2003 Willow Grove Redevelopment and Revitalization Plans, as amended.; Require that all development or redevelopment designs be oriented toward public streets with sidewalks, intensive streetscaping, and parking located to the rear or sides of principal buildings.; Require development or redevelopment adjacent to War Memorial Park and the Memorial Creek through Willow Grove to be oriented toward these community assets and be considerate of the proposed recreational trail along the tributary and planned restoration of the banks.; Encourage the conversion and rehabilitation of existing buildings identified in the redevelopment plan for retail uses on the ground floor with office or residential uses on the upper floors.; Encourage the consolidation of parcels identified in the redevelopment plan for redevelopment.; Require a pedestrian-oriented scale and design, including shop windows, frequent doorways and entrances, and awning and arcades to encourage the development of a pleasant pedestrian environment.; Encourage lively, human-scaled gathering places for the community through encouraging a mix of uses.