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Recap
Traffic and Safety
Traffic and Safety
An outstanding recap of our recent community event by Chadds Ford Live is linked below.
The proposed gas station may be gone, but the current plan still reflects the same oversized, auto-oriented strip mall concept that residents have opposed from the beginning.
At its core, this remains a sprawling commercial development in a retail-satu
An outstanding recap of our recent community event by Chadds Ford Live is linked below.
The proposed gas station may be gone, but the current plan still reflects the same oversized, auto-oriented strip mall concept that residents have opposed from the beginning.
At its core, this remains a sprawling commercial development in a retail-saturated corridor. The question remains: who needs another massive shopping center along Route 202?
“We keep hearing about the developer’s rights. What about the residents’ rights?”
— Sheriden Black
Homeowner, The Ridings I
Traffic and Safety
Traffic and Safety
Traffic and Safety
- The traffic proposal remains deeply troubling. The development would bring 8000 additional daily vehicle trips, including new access points on Ridge Road and another traffic signal on Route 202 between The Crown and Ridge Road.
- This is not simply an inconvenience — it is a public safety issue.
- Chadds Ford and the surrounding Route 202 corr
- The traffic proposal remains deeply troubling. The development would bring 8000 additional daily vehicle trips, including new access points on Ridge Road and another traffic signal on Route 202 between The Crown and Ridge Road.
- This is not simply an inconvenience — it is a public safety issue.
- Chadds Ford and the surrounding Route 202 corridor already experience significant traffic congestion, motor vehicle accidents, and serious safety concerns. Adding thousands of additional daily car and truck trips to an already overburdened roadway network creates real risks for residents, commuters, pedestrians, and emergency response access.
Environment
Traffic and Safety
Environment
- The environmental impact on our community cannot be understated.
- Residents have recently observed juvenile Bald Eagle activity on and near the property slated for development.
- The surrounding area also supports additional protected wildlife and sensitive natural resources that deserve serious consideration before any approvals are granted
- The environmental impact on our community cannot be understated.
- Residents have recently observed juvenile Bald Eagle activity on and near the property slated for development.
- The surrounding area also supports additional protected wildlife and sensitive natural resources that deserve serious consideration before any approvals are granted.
- Stormwater management remains another major concern. The area already experiences flooding issues, and residents continue to question how large-scale clearing, paving, and extensive impervious surfaces will affect runoff, neighboring properties, waterways, and downstream communities.
Our Action Plan
Save Ridge Road Community
- Continue engaging legal representation to hold the developer accountable to local, county, and state ordinances intended to protect residents and the environment.
- Work with independent legal, engineering, and traffic experts to challenge deficiencies in the current proposal.
- Rally appointed and elected officials to advocate for the rights, safety, and quality of life of the surrounding community.
- Continue educating residents and encouraging public participation throughout the approval process.
News May 2026 - Revised Plan
Key Zoning Updates - Revised Plan
Traffic Plan for Ridge - Recommendations
Parking & Site Design - Revised Plan
In its revised development plan submitted May 8, 2026, the developer acknowledges that several components of the plan — including the car wash, restaurant drive-through, and outdoor dining areas — are conditional uses that require Township approval rather than being permitted by right. An amended Conditional Use Application has reportedly been submitted.
One notable revision is the removal of the previously proposed gasoline fueling station, which is intended to address prior zoning concerns related to accessory uses.
The developer also now states that no individual building will exceed 65,000 square feet, avoiding additional design standards triggered by larger structures.
Revised plans also include a 60-foot patio area between major buildings to address separation and design concerns.
Parking & Site Design - Revised Plan
Traffic Plan for Ridge - Recommendations
Parking & Site Design - Revised Plan
Retail Sites continues to request approval for parking located between buildings and the street, which may be permitted through conditional use approval.
The plan proposes approximately 743 -763 parking spaces (2 different figures sited on documents) and seeks flexibility regarding the required number and arrangement of spaces, citing shared parking concepts as justification.
The developer also requests waivers for driveway widths that exceed ordinance limits, arguing that wider access points are necessary for safe vehicle turning movements onto state roads.
Traffic Plan for Ridge - Recommendations
Traffic Plan for Ridge - Recommendations
Traffic Plan for Ridge - Recommendations
Chadds Ford Township has submitted a Highway Occupancy Permit comment letter to PennDOT regarding proposed traffic changes associated with “The Shoppes at Concord."
The comments are advisory only and do not automatically alter the project unless either the developer agrees to the changes or PennDOT requires them as part of the permitting process. Both Route 202 and Ridge Road are state-owned roadways under PennDOT jurisdiction.
Chadds Ford retained engineering firm Herbert, Rowland & Grubic to evaluate the traffic impacts. In its review, HRG expressed concern that the proposed roadway changes could transform Ridge Road from a local roadway into a higher volume through route, fundamentally changing its character.
News April 2026
Victory - Sign Changed to Propos
Victory - Giant Liquor License Denied
Victory - Giant Liquor License Denied
The sign’s replacement shows that persistence works. It reinforces that transparency isn’t optional—and that when residents stay engaged and demand accurate information, it leads to accountability and better outcomes for the community.
The effort for the removal of the 'approved' sign matters because that misinformation shaped public perception for months. It discouraged residents from asking questions or participating—making it seem like decisions were
final when they are not.
This effort also set a precedent. It sent a clear message that the community is paying attention and expects the same standard of honesty from institutions and developers that residents are expected to uphold in their own dealings. It forced transparency that is essential for maintaining trust—not just in this project, but in future decisions that will affect the community.
Victory - Giant Liquor License Denied
Victory - Giant Liquor License Denied
Victory - Giant Liquor License Denied
UPDATE: Giant has filed an appeal in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas:
Case Number: CV-2026-004180
The Giant Company LLC v. Concord Township
Classification
Civil - Civil Appeal - Statutory Appeal: Other
Filed Date: 04/27/2026 6:00 PM
On April 7, 2026, Concord Township considered a resolution to approve the inter-municipal transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. R-15669 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to The Giant Company, LLC for use at the proposed Giant Food Store in the Shoppes at Concord.
The vote resulted in a 2–2 tie, with one council member recusing himself. As a result, the resolution did not pass.
Dana Rankin and John Gillespie voted in favor, while Larry Mutschler and James Hunt voted against. Council President Dominic A. Pileggi recused himself due to a conflict of interest, as he owns neighboring property.
This outcome represents an important precedent: approving a liquor license for a project that does not yet exist is not guaranteed—and requires proper scrutiny and justification.
Victory - Stormwater Permit Withdrawn
Victory - Giant Liquor License Denied
Victory - Stormwater Permit Withdrawn
On February 24, 2026, the developer withdrew its submitted Notice of Intent (NOI) seeking an amendment to its coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
This withdrawal is procedurally significant. Without an approved amendment, the proposed changes to stormwater management and earth disturbance activities are not authorized under the NPDES permit. As a result, any land development plan relying on those revisions lacks the necessary state-level environmental approval.
If the developer submits a new or revised application, an updated review through the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) will be required. The current PNDI review expires at the end of May 2026 and was tied to a prior plan that is not materially related to the plan accepted by Concord Township in September 2025. A new PNDI review ensures that any updated proposal is evaluated for potential impacts to protected species and habitats.