Landscapes2 - List Service
If you havent already heard the Chester County Planning Commission recently unveiled its new Landscapes2 website containing news and information about the policy plan update. The website contains updated information on the Plan including background details, the update process, survey reports, Focus Groups findings, Housing Topics and more. Please check out the new site and plan to revisit it frequently to review updates and additions.
Housing Component Preparation "In response to the growing concern over the lack of housing choice and diversity throughout Chester County, Landscapes2 has identified Housing as the lead topic for the Steering Committee to consider." The Housing web page contains reference materials on issues and policies that are being evaluated.
The Why, Where, and How of Affordable Homes (PDF, 1 MB) - Chester County 2020 has released the 2007 Under One Roof report on housing entitled "The Why, Where and How of Affordable Housing" from the April 19th conference.
Community Profiles The Community Profiles are a series of six books presenting information for specific communities of Chester County. The information is presented in seven topical sections: population, housing, land use and development, transportation, economic development, government, and community facilities.
New Residential Units 2000-2006 (PDF, 888 KB) Planning Data Sheet published containing data on housing trends in the County.
Historical Timeline 1907-2007 This timeline highlights a sampling of interesting events that transpired in Chester County between 1907 and 2007.
Workforce Housing - From the Center for Housing Policy, a handbook for communities addressing the shortage of affordable workforce housing.
Quality Housing Design - The Design Advisor highlights examples of quality affordable housing design and the benefits for both residents and communities.
Regulatory Barriers - This U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website serves as a clearinghouse of information on the barriers faced in the creation and maintenance of affordable housing.
Natural Resources The effect of sprawl development in the east coast since 1940 is documented through an interactive map.
Public Policy to Address Climate Change An instructional game has been developed by researchers at Princeton University to assist policy makers in addressing climate change.
Natural Resources The PA Natural Diversity Index (PNDI) inventory threatened and endangered species in Chester County is now available on line.
Valley Forge State Forest District Re-named To eliminate public confusion over the name of one of its 20 state forest districts, the Bureau of Forestry recently announced it will rename the Valley Forge State Forest District in honor of William Penn, the founder of the state and an early conservationist.