Streetscape Master Plan

Excerpted from the introduction to the Streetscape Master Plan (see right).

Springfield Township commissioned this Streetscape Master plan to further advance the concepts developed in the "Flourtown Erdenheim Vision Plan." Bethlehem Pike between Gordon Lane and West Valley Green Road includes an interesting mix of many public and private uses, historic structures, shopping destinations and other businesses. The Villages of Flourtown and Erdenheim include two central business districts where a majority of the commercial activity takes place. However, there is little continuity of streetscape elements that one can associate with these two Villages. With the planning and construction of streetscape improvements within this corridor, the hope is to make "places" that people associate with the heart of Flourtown and Erdenheim.

The goals of this corridor master plan are as follows:

• Create a unified identity and sense of place in Flourtown and Erdenheim Villages.
• Improve the streetscape and public spaces to encourage pedestrian activity and improve commercial vitality within the corridor.
• Install enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and comfort.
• Provide a general blue print for improvements along Bethlehem Pike as future public and private projects are developed.
• Provide a reference guide for standard details and specifications for future projects to achieve high quality materials and construction.
• Be a resource for future grant and funding opportunities.

Please note that the recommendations included in this plan are intended as a general guideline for the Township to follow as they see fit. The intent is to give the Township a general blueprint for improvements within the corridor. The improvements can be adjusted as necessary to meet the present and future needs of the Township and adjacent property owners. The goal is to incorporate consistent streetscape elements, colors, materials and design features to create a cohesive, positive image that the community and visitors will come to associate with the important historic areas of Erdenheim and Flourtown.