County Road Conditions and Blight
Summary
A vacant, structurally dangerous building at 704 Pusey Avenue in Collingdale is coming down with a $75,000 county grant, including stabilization of the shared wall with the neighboring house.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Up to $75,000 from the Recorder of Deeds demolition fund.
Collingdale neighbors next to the dangerous structure.
Mentions & discussions (4)
County Council - Oct 20, 2026
A $110,000 grant from the demolition fund was proposed to tear down a vacant building at 939 Forrester Avenue in Darby — removing a potential blight and safety hazard.
County Council - Sep 16, 2026
A resident complained about poor road conditions across the county and blight beyond Chester, saying throwing money at Chester hasn't worked. Reuther noted the county doesn't own most roads — PennDOT and municipalities do — though it is responsible for certain bridges.
County Council - Sep 15, 2026
The county is moving ahead with replacing Bridge 117 over Darby Creek in Radnor — its first bridge project paid for with the $5 motor vehicle fee fund.
County Council - Aug 18, 2026
A vacant, structurally dangerous building at 704 Pusey Avenue in Collingdale is coming down with a $75,000 county grant, including stabilization of the shared wall with the neighboring house.
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