This podcast episode focuses on Swarthmore's "Imagine Swarthmore" comprehensive planning process, building on insights from the 2006 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan. Topics include the region's unique geology, floodplain management, housing diversity, economic sustainability, transportation infrastructure, and historic preservation. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing residential and commercial growth while maintaining Swarthmore's charm, leveraging community engagement to shape its future vision.

Sources for this podcast include:

• Imagine Swarthmore: Slide deck
• Imagine Swarthmore: Official website
• Swarthmore Town Center Analysis: U3 slide deck
• Swarthmore Public Realm Concepts: Interface Studio slide deck
• Swarthmore Centennial Foundation: Community Visioning
• Swarthmore Borough: Press release for comprehensive plan
• Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan (MMCP)
• Urban Partners: Swarthmore Town Center Revitalization Strategy

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