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Master Plan Unveiled For Redevelopment Of The Delaware River Waterfront In Chester, PA

The Riverfront Alliance Of Delaware County has unveiled an extensive master plan that will transform the waterfront of Chester, PA. The plan seeks to revitalize approximately 100 acres of waterfront by the Commodore Barry Bridge and Subaru Park, a stadium that is home to the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer franchise. The park space will come in addition to a large mixed-use neighborhood designed by NBBJ.

The plan aims to draw visitors year round, as opposed to only during game events. In addition to the stadium, the development area spans several river-adjacent blocks consisting of industrial facilities, parking lots, vacant lots, and two soccer pitches.

In order to increase local accessibility, plans are on the drawing boards to relocate a SEPTA regional rail station on the Wilmington Newark Line, making the waterfront easily accessible from both Philadelphia and Wilmington.

The proposal is poised to become one of the largest developments ever undertaken in Chester. Backers hope that the project will raise the profile of the city while creating new jobs and attracting growth. Spanning multiple phases, the plan hopes to attract significant investment in new office, retail, and residential development.