Tredyffrin, PA

In June, I had the chance to attend the US 422 Corridor Master Plan Update Public Meeting held at the Spring Ford Senior High School in Royersford.

"The US 422 Corridor Master Plan will provide a long-term vision for the future land use and transportation system of the area." The planning area actually covers parts of three counties: Chester, Montgomery, and Berks, with all expecting future growth of between 22% and 25% by 2030. Anyone traveling Rt 422 today recognizes the need to update and renew the existing infrastructure as well as expand and plan for the future.

Future transportation/ growth and the associated funding options can take many paths. The focus of the meetings was on sustainability. Based on past surveys, solutions focused on Mixed-Use Development, Revitalized OlderDowntowns , New Transit/Extensions, Roadway and Interchange Management, and Farmland/Open Space Preservation. The two most discussed areas centered on the tolling/funding options of Rt 422 and the alternative public rail options.

The complete information has now been posted for your review:

- Materials for the US 422 Master Transportation Plan
(Meeting handout and complete Power Point presentation
links are at the bottom of the page)
- Background on the US 422 Project Blog
- Tolling, Jobs, and Development Blog
- US Route 422 Corridor Coalition Projects
- Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Site

This is an very important project that can have major ramifications for the area and all involved for years to come. I would encourage anyone with an interest in the area to stay involved to be sure that the chosen path truly represents the best options for the area long term and not just a quick expedient fix for today.

As always, if you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me anytime.

(BTW Simply as a personal observation, glancing at a map of the area, the logical growth over the years should have been concentrated along I-76 going west or I-476 going north. Since these are both toll roads, businesses have looked for the next logical alternative and have instead moved out along Route 422. This provides free access to the roads both for employees and the business. If the goal is to stop/ limit future development in the area simply put a toll on Route 422. Businesses will find a less expensive option in other areas in the future. If the area wants to promote future growth, other options should be pursued.)

This is the beginning of a new series I decided on today as I was driving around that there are masses of places I like, that you may not have tried. Some are restaurants and cafes, some are stores, some are just cool places like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, always worth a visit.

Today I discovered a really cool little place to eat. Gateway Shops just off the 202 and 252 supposedly Wayne but more like Devon and really close to Chesterbrook is a place I like to hang out. it has cool shops and cafes aplenty. It is one of those places that is a raging success, always busy with some anchor stores like Staples, TJMaxx and of course Trader Joe's. I was walking along and discovered this nice little place for a bite to eat.

It does not look much, how many of the best places to eat look like that but it is clean and interesting. There are times when I want a burger, but I often fancy something a little different and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. The food here is Persian with lots of different kababs of chicken, beef, lamb and vegetarian, so there is something for everyone. You can have a simple kabab with bread, a flat style Persian bread, or there are platters with rice etc. Lunch specials run till 2 PM and include a free lemonade or iced tea with your meal.

I had a chicken kabab and it was succulent and tasty, it hit the spot and although I was tempted I resisted the delicious looking pastries that were available for a dessert. Give it a try and suprise yourself. Decor is pretty basic with bright colors.

Still Sitting On The Fence With Your Home Ownership Dreams?

If you’ve been puzzled and sitting on the fence when it comes to your home ownership dreams all I can say is ouch! Now is the time to get off of the fence and take advantage of this opportunity for your potential First Time Home Buyers $8,000 Tax Credit*.

We all crave our own space, good neighbors to share a back yard barbecue with, a place for the kids, some flowers and a few tomato plants. Many of my first time home buyers can’t wait to say goodbye to “broker beige” and decorate in their favorite colors to express their personal style.

Check out my 7 Point First Time Home Buyers Quick Summary at Main Line Pa Today:

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009 Update

Tredyffrin Summer Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook

This FREE Concert series held in Wilson Farm Park in Tredyffrin Township 500 Lee Road in Chesterbrook Pa , promises to be fabulous.

Cliff hanger economic events make this series even more special since it was uncertain IF there would even be a Tredyffrin Easttown Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park this year. Budget constraints plague all of our Townships (Townships depend heavily on real estate transactions and transfer tax revenues . . . us too :-).

See MainLinePaToday or the following link for more dates and times for the Summer Concerts in Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook Wayne Pa:

Chesterbrook Wilson Farm Park Summer Concerts

July 4th 2009 Fireworks, Parades and Fun in the Chester County Main Line Pa Area

The 4th of July is the traditional start of Summer, in Philadelphia and the Western Suburbs of Chester County, Montgomery County and Delaware County.

There will be many back yard picnics a few parades and some spectacular Fireworks displays for you to enjoy. I’ll be taking my best ever “secret recipe” deviled eggs to a party. Actually, I just make them the way my Mother did with a little pinch of this and that (except for the hot sauce and curry). But they really are the best ever!

Everyone likes to call their Fireworks the best ever. What do you think? Do you have a family fav?

*Philly 4th Fun, Fireworks and Parade – Philadelphia offers a week long celebration beginning June 25th with The July 4th Parade taking place this year in Historic Philadelphia starting at 11am. Fireworks can be viewed from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway starting at 10:30pm

*Wilson Farm Park 4th Annual Tredyffrin/Easttown Concert and Fireworks Display at 500 Lee Road in Chesterbrook, features Ben Mauger’s Vintage Jazz Band in a FREE concert starting at 7pm with a grand finale Fireworks Display about dusk, or 9pm.

Visit MainLinePaToday.com for more Fireworks in Chester County and the Main Line Area:

July 4th 2009 Fireworks Chester County Main Line Pa