Your Donation is Critical

 A year ago, most of us had never attended a township meeting, organized a fundraiser, submitted public comments, or stood at the side of the road holding signs. Quite simply, we never had a reason to. Today, we do.

The NJ developer continues to push a massive retail development at Ridge Road and Route 202 that would permanently alter one of the most recognizable gateways to our community. What began as concern among a handful of neighbors has grown into a community-wide effort focused on safety, flooding, environmental impacts, and protecting the character of our community.

Most importantly, our voices are being heard. Over the past several months, residents have organized, raised funds, submitted formal comments, engaged elected officials, and challenged assumptions that this project should simply move forward without scrutiny. As a result, we are seeing momentum.

 Save Ridge’s constituency has grown to include thousands of homeowners and business owners throughout Concord and Chadds Ford townships.

• More than 1,100 residents have joined us and signed letters and petitions calling on elected officials to take meaningful action to protect our community. 
• Our Facebook group now includes 468 members and has generated thousands of supportive comments, shares, and community interactions.
• More than 50 residents attended our recent fundraiser at The Crown, raising over $5,000 to support continued research, legal review, public outreach, and advocacy efforts.
• Residents from 43 households also submitted a formal letter to Chadds Ford Township expressing concerns about flooding, stormwater management, and the potential financial burden placed on local taxpayers.
• Community members continue to engage officials in both Concord and Chadds Ford townships by attending public meetings, submitting written comments, reviewing government records, and raising concerns directly with elected representatives.
• A recent public rally along the Route 202 corridor reached more than 10,000 passing commuters and received overwhelming support from drivers, demonstrating the broad public concern surrounding the proposed development and its potential regional impacts.

Since its launch, Save Ridge Road has become a trusted source of information and community engagement. This website surpassed 22,000 site visits, demonstrating the growing public interest in this issue and the community's demand for transparent, fact-based information. 

1. Safety implications of the proposed entrance into the development via Ridge Road
2. Increased congestion and delays on Route 202 and connecting roads  
3. Increase in large commercial delivery truck traffic throughout Chadds Ford 
4. Stormwater runoff and flooding impacts on nearby neighborhoods and homes 
5. Impacts to protected wetlands and wildlife habitats 
6. Transparency regarding environmental reviews and permitting

• Consider a donation 
• Attend meetings and bring a neighbor 
• Stay informed  
• Continue to make your voice heard 

The gas station is gone because residents are involved. Questions surrounding traffic, stormwater, environmental impacts, and safety are receiving attention because residents are involved.

Most of us never expected to become involved in local land-use issues. We became involved because we believe the NJ developer’s plans will have a direct and lasting impact on the safety, environment, and character of our community.