Big boost for development plan expected

After reading the story, can someone tell me if the residents of the Blackledge Development knew about this potential development when they purchased their homes? If the answer is yes, then they really have no reason to complain. If the answer is no, then go for a full fight. I had a friend who purchased a home in Chalfont about 16 years ago; it sat right on the 202 Bypass plans. They were FULLY aware of the plans for the bypass. Then lo and behold, when it seemed as if they were going be in danger of losing their property, they cried foul. You can't use the 'not in my backyard' rallying cry when you knew about it before it was your backyard.

Be sensible wrote:

After reading the story, can someone tell me if the residents of the Blackledge Development knew about this potential development when they purchased their homes? If the answer is yes, then they really have no reason to complain. If the answer is no, then go for a full fight. I had a friend who purchased a home in Chalfont about 16 years ago; it sat right on the 202 Bypass plans. They were FULLY aware of the plans for the bypass. Then lo and behold, when it seemed as if they were going be in danger of losing their property, they cried foul. You can't use the 'not in my backyard' rallying cry when you knew about it before it was your backyard.

If you purchase property near undeveloped land you are taking your chances. Even if it is developed, the use is subject to change. You get what you pay for. If you purchase an acre that's what you are able to control, within the boundaries of the law. Anyone in America can sue almost anyone else for almost anything. Good luck

Be sensible wrote:

After reading the story, can someone tell me if the residents of the Blackledge Development knew about this potential development when they purchased their homes? If the answer is yes, then they really have no reason to complain. If the answer is no, then go for a full fight. I had a friend who purchased a home in Chalfont about 16 years ago; it sat right on the 202 Bypass plans. They were FULLY aware of the plans for the bypass. Then lo and behold, when it seemed as if they were going be in danger of losing their property, they cried foul. You can't use the 'not in my backyard' rallying cry when you knew about it before it was your backyard.

Great...more traffic on 663. Is that even possible? I am sure they have to do a traffic study...there is no way that 663 can handle more traffic.

YES they knew about the "possible" additional shopping centers, developments, etc that was near them. They will CRY that they did not but everyone has access to see what the land is zoned for and what is planned to be built.

Do not know about others but when I buy my house I truly know what is going on around me BEFORE I buy. Guess that the so-called "upscale" development has a bunch not-so-smart people living there!

I read an article last year that Rt 663 from Q'town to Pennsburg was the deadliest stretch of highwy in the Dublin State Police barracks patrol area.

The road needs major improvements to handle a development this large

Unfortunately you are probably correct. Friends of ours live at the intersection of Allentown Rd and 663. They call 911 almost weekly to report accidents. Supposedly they are turning that stretch into a four lane highway; however, no one has figured out what to do when those lanes need to merge into one when they approach 309. Again, what a mess.

I personally know of two families who live in that development; they moved there because of the prestige. They absolutely knew about the potential shopping development, but figured that they have enough 'pull' to stop it. I guess prestigous people have more say then everyone else.