Potential Changes for Schwenksville Presented to Public

Schwenksville Borough’s council and committee members hope to see revitalization in the area during the years to come.

Although change will not be immediate or all at once, residents were invited to weigh in on current proposals for improvements to and Main Street/Route 29 during a town hall meeting Wednesday night at the .

Plans and proposals for the Main Street streetscape, Meadow Park and parking changes were available for viewing on long tables and an easel. Residents were encouraged to use colored, circular stickers (red for “don’t like” and green for “like”) and Post-Its to convey their thoughts and opinions about the plans.

By the end of the meeting, green circles covered the conceptual plan for the streetscape; residents approved suggestions such as additional trees and extending the sidewalk to the .

"We’re here to talk about something positive," Mayor Joe Giunta said as he opened the meeting.

Councilperson and Revitalization Task Force Chairperson Lee Ann Miller gave a quick overview of the plans that would be discussed and described how the task force cooperates with different councils and committees in its work for the borough.

Inspired by a comment from Souderton Borough Councilman Jeff Gross, Miller said she saw the value of focusing on a core of the town to be improved, and then the change can radiate throughout the town. Transforming one area at a time allows the residents to see the potential for change in other portions of the town.