Sense of Community

What's Already Being Done?

What We Have To Say?

What's Next?

Who Can Help Us?

• Upper Chichester Township requires annual licensing of rental properties, which includes a detailed inspection.

• Upper Chichester Township employs Code Enforcement Officers who respond to complaints about deteriorating conditions at various properties throughout the township.

• Upper Chichester Township actively works to make updates to plans, codes, and invests in infrastructure with the goal of making it easier for businesses to come into the Township, as well as to beautify key areas of the Township.

• The Upper Chichester Recreation Department holds various events throughout the year and always encourages all residents to share their ideas and volunteer to help!

• Residents expressed concern about the upkeep of some of the rental properties throughout Upper Chichester. Concerns included apartment complexes as well as homes that are rented in residential areas.

• Neighbors expressed concerns about both tenants’ and landlords’ responsibilities regarding cleanliness and regular maintenance.

• Neighbors expressed concern about the amount of trash that litters main roadways and neighborhood streets. Many residents are willing to put in the work to clean their neighborhoods and would like to see an organized Clean Up in Upper Chichester.

• Residents would like to see more stores with a variety of products and stores that offer fresh and organic foods.

• Neighbors expressed the desire to have more cultural events in Upper Chichester. Some residents spoke of events that happen in surrounding communities, such as festivals celebrating different cultures.

• Neighbors would like to see roads beautified with planters that are maintained and changed with the seasons.

• Organize and promote an annual Community Clean-Up Day.

• Approach various community organizations and encourage them to celebrate various cultures in Upper Chichester with events such as cultural festivals/food festivals, workshops, and dance lessons.

• Educate property owners and tenants on how to effectively maintain their properties by offering programs to assist in improvements, e.g., outreach, workshops, etc.

• Educate the community on how to create a healthier lifestyle and drive demand for more diverse retail businesses and eating establishments that sell healthier food options.

• Enhance/initiate design features throughout the township, e.g., display planters with flowers that change with the seasons.

• HOA's and Civic Associations

• Upper Chichester Township

• Chichester Business Association

• Chichester Rotary

• Property Owners

• Chichester School District

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