Upper Darby Township Planning Commission Meeting November 9, 2026

The Upper Darby Township Planning Commission meeting on November 9, 2026, approved the October meeting minutes and received a Community and Economic Development presentation on the Destination Downtown Upper Darby recommendations. Priorities identified through public feedback included reopening the Tower Theatre, promoting the local food scene, recurring markets, addressing vacant and blighted storefronts, and improving connections to Cobbs Creek trails. Staff reported work underway on a restaurant passport program, expected to begin in early 2027, and said a Main Street manager position is included in the proposed budget; Council was scheduled to consider the budget on December 2 and the appropriation on December 16. The township is also pursuing three federal opportunity zones, which could encourage private investment. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or specific spending amounts were reported.

The Commission reviewed a subdivision and land development application for 388 Denison Avenue and 0 Bridge Avenue, proposing two duplexes. After staff and engineering identified outstanding plan, zoning, landscaping, and stormwater comments, the Commission voted to have the applicant revise and resubmit; it did not recommend approval. Staff also reported that Rockwell Development Company submitted an application on November 2 for 51 detached homes at the Mizzino Tract (0 State Road), with a review and possible Commission recommendation anticipated in December. No procurement activity was identified.