Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenixville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development
374 Church Street Workforce Housing Project
A 48-unit condo building — half market-rate, half Habitat for Humanity workforce housing — cleared its historic design review. It's an experiment in building affordable housing without subsidies, with land costs offset by the market-rate units.
Station Hill Development opposition
Residents are sounding the alarm on Audubon Land Development's plan for 12 HOA townhomes on the steep, wooded slope right over the Gay Street Bridge at 501 Gay Street. They worry about clear-cutting trees, a 20-foot retaining wall an HOA can't afford to maintain, dangerous driveway placements on congested Vanderslice Street, and steep-slope waivers shifting risk onto taxpayers.
101 High Street development
A vacant five-parcel corner at High and Dayton will get a four-story, 14-unit apartment building with an ADA-accessible ground-floor unit — new housing on a long-empty north-side block.
Odessa Development major amendment
The 382-unit Odessa project got a major plan amendment: eight fewer townhouse units, a resident gathering plaza, a new sidewalk on Road D and grading for a possible future road connection. Dugan cast the lone no vote.
North Ward council vacancy
David Strenfel has resigned, leaving a North Ward seat open for the remaining two years of his term. Residents interested in serving can contact staff or Council President Ewald.
Downtown landmark renovation at 231-233 Bridge Street
A big renovation project on one of Bridge Street's hallmark buildings cleared HARB review after working through issues with PVC signage materials. Council highlighted it as the kind of downtown investment worth celebrating.