In May 2019 , the Board of Commissioners approved the update to the Township's Comprehensive Plan. The Township has contracted with the Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) for these efforts, who the Township has a planning assistance agreement with for the past 11 years. 

The mission of the Comprehensive Plan is to define the goals and objectives for the future of the Township and chart the path through which these goals can be realized. Comprehensive planning is critical to understanding community assets and challenges; responding to changing demographics; maintaining fiscal balance and project priorities; and planning for short-term and long-term goals. 

The Township established a Comprehensive Plan Committee comprised of experts in various fields to develop a strategy to complete the Plan. There will be various way to participate and community meetings are being planned throughout the Township.

For more information, including updates and meeting information visit the Vision2035 web-page.

The strategic plan process began in 2018 and continues to evolve with post pandemic planning. The Strategic Planning Consultant Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was posted to the Township website on March 2, 2022. Submissions were due on March 18, 2022. The Board of Commissioners accepted Raftelis's proposal dated March 18, 2022 at their June 9, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting. Raftelis Proposal dated March 18, 2022

The Strategic Plan was adopted at the Board of Commissioners meeting on July 13, 2023. 

Click here to view the final Strategic Plan.  

Click here to view the Strategic Plan webpage. 

Public Meetings:

• July 13, 2023 - Board of Commissioners Meeting  
• June 13, 2023 - Strategic Plan Committee 
• April 13, 2023 - Board of Commissioners Working Session 
• March 2, 2023 - Public Input Session 2 
• March 1, 2023 - Public Input Session 1
• November 22, 2022 - Strategic Plan Committee Meeting 
• July 20, 2022 - Strategic Plan Committee Meeting
• June 9, 2022- Board of Commissioners Meeting 
• May 25, 2022 - Strategic Plan Committee Meeting 
• April 6, 2022 - Strategic Plan Committee Meeting

At the July 14, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board approved awarding the proposal for a feasibility study for potential economic development to Delta Development Group, Inc. The feasibility study evaluated potential economic redevelopment in the Township. 

To view the Economic Development Feasibility Study, click here. 

To view the Modifications to Study document, click here. 

To view the RFP, click here.

To view Delta Development Group Inc. proposal, click here.

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2208 creating the Abington Township Economic Development Corporation on August 10, 2023 at the Board of Commissioners meeting.  An Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a quasi-governmental non-profit corporation, foundation or association whose mission is to provide economic development to a targeted geographical area.

For more information, including related documents and meetings, please visit the Economic Development Corporation web-page.

At the July 14, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board approved awarding the proposal for planning consulting services for the creation of a Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan to Simone Collins, Inc. Landscape Architecture.

The Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan and associated process shall include the following components as outlined and described on pages 2 through 9 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’s COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION, PARK, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN Guidelines and Example Scope of Work found in Appendix A:

A narrative report with all supporting documents and information included as an appendix:

• “Executive Summary – Briefly describe the process, priorities, and final recommendations.
• Purpose, Goals, and Objectives
• Public Participation
• Background Information
• Agency Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives
• Agency Administration
• Agency Personnel
• Facilities and Open Space Inventory and Analysis
• Facilities and Equipment Maintenance
• Recreation Programs and Services
• Financing
• Recommendations and Cost Estimates
• Plan Implementation”

To view the RFP, click here.

To view the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’s COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION, PARK, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN Guidelines and Example Scope of Work, click here.

To view Simone Collins proposal, click here.

To view the final Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan, click here. 

Click here to view the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan webpage. 

The purpose of the storm water management master plan is to identify storm water responsibilities and gaps, identify areas of focus, prioritize planning and improvements, evaluate funding and implementation options, including storm water user fees to address flooding an MS 4 related requirements. 

In April 2019, the Abington Board of Commissioners awarded the contract to prepare the Township's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan in the amount of $146, 300 to Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. of Blue Bell, PA. 

Click here to view the final Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. 

For more information, please visit our Stormwater Management Study web-page. 

At the July 14, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board approved awarding the proposal for consulting services for planning and design services needed for the construction of an inclusive park and playground to Engineering & Land Planning Associates, Inc.

An inclusive playground incorporates physical, cognitive, social, sensory, and communicative elements to enhance the play of children who have different abilities and removes the barriers that limit their experiences. Physical elements offer opportunities from engaging hands and fingers for fine motor skills to using the entire body for agility and balance. These elements are also designed to enhance coordination and improve endurance.

Cognitive elements present problem-solving that requires strategy to participate in successful play and benefits early childhood cognitive development. Social and communicative elements present scenarios for children to interact, exchange ideas and build relationships. The play environment allows verbal and non-verbal children to share their imaginations and creativity through cooperative play. Sensory elements include the sights, sounds, and feel of the playground. These elements are the connections between the children and the play equipment, and they engage and strengthen visual, auditory, and tactile senses.

This project began in July 2022 and was put out to bid in November 2023. Bids are due on January 11, 2024. 

To view the RFP, please click here.

To view Engineering & Land Planning Associates, Inc. proposal, please click here.

To view the Inclusive Park webpage, please click here.

Upcoming Public Meetings

• TBD

Past Public Meetings

• 4/23/2023 at 1 PM at Ardsley Community Center 
• 1/14/2023 at 1 PM at Roychester Community House