Annual Urban Centers Forum
To support appropriate revitalization and growth of the 16 Urban Centers, the Chester County Planning Commission, Chester County Department of Community Development, and the Chester County Economic Development Council host annual Urban Centers forums.
The forums are centered on topics that pose both challenges and opportunities for the Urban Centers. They are designed to present information and technical resources while promoting data sharing and comparing experiences through friendly communication.
2023 Urban Centers Forum
Historic, Habitable, and Hospitable
The 2023 Urban Centers Forum was held Thursday, November 2, at the STEM Academy in Coatesville and virtually via Zoom.
2022 Urban Centers Forum
Density, Diversity, and Discussion
The 2022 Urban Centers Forum was held Tuesday, October 25, at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville and virtually via Zoom.
2021 Urban Centers Forum
Great, Green, Growing Small Towns
The 2021 Urban Centers Forum was held Tuesday, October 26, at Oxford Borough Hall and virtually via Zoom.
2020 Urban Centers Forum
Main Street R&R — Recovery and Restoration
2019 Urban Centers Forum
Your Town as a Destination
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2018 Urban Centers Forum
Housing Choices In Chester County
2017 Urban Centers Forum
Parking Lessons Learned
2016 Urban Centers Workshop
Redevelopment of Underutilized Properties
2015 Urban Centers Forum
Building and Implementing an Economic Development Strategy in Your Town
Forum Deliverables: The Urban Center Resource Guide (2015) offers demographic and economic data of the 16 Urban Centers, as well as information about County programs and funding opportunities at the state, regional, county and )local levels