Preserve the Beauty. Stop the Traffic.
Keep our community safe, peaceful, and green.
Preserve the Beauty. Stop the Traffic.
Keep our community safe, peaceful, and green.
About Us - Save Ridge Road
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Story
What began as a small group of concerned neighbors joining together for a common cause is now an Incorporated Nonprofit Organization.
We’re not opposed to growth — but we believe it should be responsible, thoughtful, and in scale with our community.
This project is not.
The Issue
Our Mission
Our Story
Our community stands at a crossroads. A major developer, Retails Sites LLC, based in in New Jersey, under the shell corporation, Concord Acquisitions, has proposed 24-acre retail development at the corner of Ridge Road and Route 202 threatening to change forever the rural character, safety, and natural beauty that make this place home.
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Our community stands at a crossroads. A major developer, Retails Sites LLC, based in in New Jersey, under the shell corporation, Concord Acquisitions, has proposed 24-acre retail development at the corner of Ridge Road and Route 202 threatening to change forever the rural character, safety, and natural beauty that make this place home.
This will bring more traffic and congestion to already overburdened roads, increase flooding risks from stormwater runoff, potentially contaminate ground water rendering our wells unusable, destroy open space and historic landscapes, harm local wildlife habitats, and diminish the quiet, scenic quality that defines our community.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
As a newly Incorporated Nonprofit Organization (EIN # 39-5058583) our mission is advocate for safety and wellbeing of residents in Chadds Ford and Concord Township.
Our volunteers are dedicating hundreds of hours to preserve this beautiful community and to advocate for friends and neighbors in both Concord and Chadds Ford Township.
Our Major Concerns
Traffic
Water Run-Off
PennDOT Plan
Exponential increase of cars and trucks on Ridge Road corridor that was never envisioned for what were once Lenni Lenape trails.
An increase of 8,443 vehicles per day is expected totaling OVER 10,000
Traffic on secondary artery roads maintained by the township has not been studied. It will create an unbearable stress on roads in several residential areas both during construction and then every day the strip mall is in existence.
PennDOT Plan
Water Run-Off
PennDOT Plan
Widening of Ridge to 6 lanes (and raising it 6 feet higher) then funneling back to 2 lanes is dangerous will cause accidents, congestion and will overwhelm the capacity of Ridge Road, which is essentially a rural country road that is mostly unparoled by the State Police. It has come to our attention that adjacent homeowners have not been notified of their legal right to intervene as required by PennDOT.
NOTE: Our first success!! PennDOT has refused to eliminate the right turn lane to/from Route 202 to Spring Hill Farms, but there is much more to this dangerous and egregious traffic plan that must be mitigated!
Water Run-Off
Water Run-Off
Environmental & Wetlands
Neighboring residents rely on well water and the proposed uses (e.g., car wash, gas station, QSR) present a real risk for contamination of the water table and our shared aquifer based on their business practices. This Development will alter flow and volume of storm water runoff to the detriment of the residents of the Ridge Road corridor. 131,363 cubic feet of runoff!!
According to the PennDOT HOP application, the residential area abutting this property will bear the brunt of storm water management. In fact, Chadds Ford Township will need to submit an application for the maintenance of these facilities.
Environmental & Wetlands
Environmental & Wetlands
The developer is planning on paying Concord Township rather than adhere to the required 5% green space requirement.
Known wetlands exist in and around this parcel. The developer is paying the PADEP for the loss of wetlands through the purchase of credits from the Department's In In Lieu Fee Program, claiming that wetland impacts are unavoidable to accomplish the project goals
The plan calls for +69% impervious surfaces (they plan to paradise and put up a parking lot for 743 vehicles).
This parcel is home to hundreds of deer and other native species, some of which may be protected. Light, air and noise pollution will increase substantially.
Zoning & Conditional Use
This property is NOT ZONED for a GAS STATION, but the developer wants it badly as part of the Anchor Store, shown on the plans as Giant.
Concord township publicly announced at a meeting on 11/5 that the developer will be required to bring this before the Concord Township Zoning Hearing Board.
There continue to be numerous conditional use waivers requested and much of this is not permitted: Car Wash, Fast Food Drive-Through, A Quick-Serve restaurant, a Large 95,000 SF Mega Building, Plantings, Parking...the list goes on and on.
Retail Oversaturation
There are at least 9 food store options to choose from within 4 miles: Whole Foods (< 1mile), Wegmans (1 mile), Fresh Market (< 2 miles), Acme (< 2 miles), Trader Joes (< 3 miles),
Giant (< 3 miles), Sprouts (3 miles),
Shop Rite (3 miles) and Aldi (4 miles).
There are 5 gas stations (Wawa, Sunoco, Costco) within 3-5 miles and there is a 6th gas station that is abandoned at the intersection of Routes 202 & 1.
This area also has 3 car washes within 3 miles (Polish Plus, Wave, Jet Wash).
We Need Your Support!
Time is of the essence, and we must raise $35,000 to retain land use and environmental legal experts to challenge this development. In just a week we have reached 14% of our goal with actual donations and pledges. Please make a donation today!
We are Working Hard to Save Ridge
Lawn Sign Campaign
Lawn Sign Campaign
Lawn Sign Campaign
Thank you to all the home and business owners who have joined us for our lawn sign campaign to raise awareness. As you drive through Concord and Chadds Ford Townships, please take note! We will be rotating the signs so reach out if you would like one for your lawn!
Election Day Booth
Lawn Sign Campaign
Lawn Sign Campaign
Thank you to the hundreds of supporters who stopped by our information booth on election day in Chadds Ford Township. So many people took the time to learn about how our residential community will forever changed by this strip mall.
Formal Objections
Lawn Sign Campaign
Formal Objections
We have attended and presented information every pertinent meeting in Concord and CF Townships along with many concerned residents. We presented our written formal objections to the DE County Planning Commission, the developer and both Townships.
Media Attention
PennDOT Intervention
Formal Objections
We have brought media attention to this issue by participating in three published articles in Chadds Ford Live with the goal of educating our friends and neighbors about steps that can be taken to mitigate this proposed development.
Constituency Growth
PennDOT Intervention
PennDOT Intervention
To date, almost 5000 people have logged into this website to learn more about our efforts. Over 1100 have signed to tell us they are as concerned as we are and want to help. Hundreds more have supported our efforts on social media through comments and 'likes'.
PennDOT Intervention
PennDOT Intervention
PennDOT Intervention
We have submitted a formal written objection to the proposed Highway Occupancy Permit Application and extremely flawed traffic study. We have initiated a homeowner intervener education campaign to inform people about their legal rights.
Attend Meetings in Both Townships
It is critical that ALL concerned citizens attend Concord Township meetings where public feedback is encouraged. We need to advocate for ourselves and our community.
Address: 43 Thornton Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
Concord Township Planning Commission Meeting
- Planning Commission Public Meeting:
- 7:00 PM
- NOTE: Concord Acquisition LLC – Folio# 13000105101 – The Shoppes at Concord Land Development application has been paused while the applicant applies for Zoning Relief, but the planning commission needs to hear each and every concern at every opportunity. Now is the time to speak up!
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
- Concord Township Zoning Hearing Board Public Meeting
- 7:00 PM
- Agenda for Zoning Hearing Board Public Meeting of November 19, 2025
- NOTE: This isn't on the official agenda but may be discussed. You need to attend to let the zoning hearing board know that you OBJECT to any Zoning Relief.
It is critical that ALL concerned citizens attend Chadds Ford Township meetings where public feedback is encouraged. We need to advocate for ourselves and our community.
Address: 10 Ring Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
- Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting
- 6:30pm
- ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86436064210
- We thank Chadds Ford Township for inviting us to present updates on our combined efforts at this meeting! Please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend in-person or on ZOOM!
Reach Out to Concord Township Officials
Email Concord Township
On 11/5 it was reported that council members were getting 2-3 emails each week regarding this project. We must keep our many concerns right in front of these elected officials. As things stand today, these Concord Township Council Members will have the FINAL VOTE on this development proposal despite what is ultimately recommended by the Concord Township Planning Commission.
Dominic A. Pileggi, President, dpileggi@concordtownship.org
John J. Gillespie, Co-Vice President, jgillespie@concordtownship.org
John L. Crossan, Co-Vice President, jcrossan@concordtownship.org
Dana Rankin, drankin@concordtownship.org;
Colleen Morrone, cmorrone@concordtownship.org
Vinita Deshmukh, vdeshmukh@concordtownship.org
NOTE: Concord Township Code section 160-76 states that all proposed subdivisions or land developments shall be coordinated and planned so as to be compatible with adjoining or nearby neighborhoods or approved subdivisions or land developments to the end that harmonious development will result. Such coordination shall also pertain to subdivisions or land developments located adjacent to neighboring municipalities.
We believe to achieve such coordination Concord Township must require the developer to submit the preliminary/final plan to the Chadds Ford Planning Commission for review and comment.
Reach Out to Chadds Ford Township Officials
Email Chadds Ford Township
Chadds Ford Township has both the legal authority (under the Municipalities Planning Code and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act) and a practical obligation to take an active role in representing the interests of Chadds Ford residents as this project moves forward.
Chadds Ford Township Supervisors can be e-mailed at:
Ms. Timotha Trigg, Chair, ttrigg@chaddsfordpa.gov
Ms. Kathleen Goodier, Vice Chair, kgoodier@chaddsfordpa.gov
Ms. Samantha Reiner, Supervisor, sreiner@chaddsfordpa.gov
We thank Chadds Ford Township officials for the efforts they have taken to advocate for residents by speaking publicly before the Delaware County Planning Commission, the Concord Township Planning Board, and by hosting a public forum in Chadds Ford. In a letter dated 10/24/25, the Chadds Ford solicitor formally requested that the proposed plan be brought before The Chadds Ford Planning Commission for review and comment.
- Read Chadds Ford Township letter. Link: 5866
Reach Out to Our State Legislators
Contact Rep Willaims and Senator Kane
Now it the time for all residents to reach out to both of our state legislators to educate them the serious traffic and road safety concerns for the following roads: Route 202, Ridge, Heyburn, Smithbridge, Ring, Spring Hill, Pleasant Hill and Sunset Valley. We need them to intercede directly with PennDOT and advocate for a significant revision in the proposed traffic and road plan.
Senator John Kane District Office
381 Brinton Lake Rd
Suite 3
Thornton, PA 19373
(610) 447-5845
Send Me an Email - Senator John Kane
Rep Craig Williams District Office
One Beaver Valley Road
(at the intersection of Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road)
Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9012
610-358-5925
Contact | PA State Rep. Craig Williams
Share Your Concerns
Share Your Feedback with Potential Retail Tenants
The Developer has publicly stated that the strip mall is 70% committed. For example, the grocery store Giant (and its fuel pumping operation) is shown on their plans. Flagship Carwash is also shown. A gas station and car wash are not permitted on this site and will require zoning variances and conditional use waivers. Now is the time to reach to these retailers directly to educate them about your concerns.
Giant Contact Information: CustomerCare@giantfoodstores.com
Flagship Carwash: Contact Us
Club Studio Fitness: Club Studio Fitness | Health Club Member Services | Contact Us
Tell Your Friends and Neighbors - Spread the Word
Many people don't yet know what's being planned for Ridge Rd and Route 202. The more of us who speak up, the stronger our voice will be. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors - knock on a door, forward an email, or mention it at school pick up. Every signature, every letter, every conversation counts! Together we can protect the character and safety of our community!
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