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#NewtownPA Residents Are Very Concerned About Overdevelopment

#NewtownPA Residents Are Very Concerned About Overdevelopment | Newtown News of Interest | Scoop.it

How concerned are residents about overdevelopment in Newtown Township? To answer that question, I started a short survey, which has received 170 responses (including 130 responses from Newtown Township residents) plus over 120 comments, as of July 18, 2023.

 

Over 80% of survey respondents are “Very Concerned” about overdevelopment in Newtown Township. See chart:

Selected Comments

  • The supervisors are already allowing too much development.
  • Our Planning Commission strives to work with property owners to insure careful development and redevelopment of open properties with an eye toward preservation of our infrastructure, impact on our municipal services and overall appearance of the Township
  • Smart development is what Newtown needs and we need Supervisors (thanks John) willing to stand up to developers that want to change the zoning for their financial gain.
  • I think most people in our area are concerned about ongoing development, and particularly higher density with ever-increasing traffic. But it’s not sufficient to just say “Stop the development!”  Land/property owners have rights, too. Rather than just railing against developers, my question is why there seem to be so many holes in the township’s zoning laws
  • Newtown has lost it charm. It’s just like everyplace else now. Over commercialize. It’s a shame what newtown has become. It’s just going to get worse.
  • I get it. People always resist change. But it is inevitable and certain. Nearly all of us live in homes that are on land that was once either green or farmed at one time.
  • I love the small town feel of Newtown, but I am fearful we are losing our charm. The developers are sacrificing our town for their greed


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What do you think? How concerned are you about overdevelopment in Newtown Township? (1=Not Concerned, 10=Very Concerned)


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