Monday, July 15, 2013

New Development: Reserve at Rose Tree begins lot clearing for Townhomes

Baltimore Pike by Elwyn
Back in February of this year I took a look at the proposed Reserve at Rose Tree site slated for development on Baltimore Pike.  You may have seen the sign posted on your way to the Granite Run Mall from Media.  At that time, there wasn't much going on other than a fancy sign indicating the future development.

 This week, things are beginning to move forward on this project with noticeable work going on towards clearing the lot of trees. You can actually see the this from the road, but the picture shows the lot clearing has begun in earnest.  (Note: the dirt road leading back to the property is rutted, washed out and not meant for travel).
Lot clearing has begun for Reserver at Rose Tree
Cornell Homes, the developer, is looking to put 112 townhomes on the lot.  You can view their website for more information.


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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Bad Idea ... lot's of deer in there also red tail hawks ... why does all the open space kept disappearing ...

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  2. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Either people move farther out and continue to expand the suburbs (is that ecologically better?), they move back to the city with its high crime and lack of schools, or they build more house right here.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Delaware County needs a moratorium on such developments. DelCo is already too congested. There is traffic everywhere no matter what time of day one travels.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 6:57 AM

      Or we need to develop areas that are already developed. A large cluster of homes could be placed on the former home of Chi-Chis at the Granite Run Mall. There are thousands of buildings all over the county that could be demolished and converted to all manner of new housing. My major concern is that by developing more and more of the open space in Rose Tree Media school district is that we'll start a domino effect of escalating school enrollment and infrastructure improvements that the property tax from the new property won't 100% cover. A preserved acre of open space saves on taxes long term while improving property values of the adjacent properties in a way that is significantly more beneficial to a community than more open space destroying development.

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    2. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 7:26 AM

      MediaMike you're presenting your case in a logical and level headed manner without resorting to name calling or baseless accusations. Are you sure you're posting on the right blog? I would feel more comfortable if you could somehow include the following terms in your posts from now on: socialists, urban terrorist, FROGS, damn dam.

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    3. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      Big +1 for Media Mike. Let's make it easier/more cost effective for distressed properties to be redeveloped. And more expensive to just pave over more nature.

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    4. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 5:23 PM

      Thank you to both Anon 7:26 and 9:25.

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