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Kennett Square Pushes Forward on Contaminated Site | Philadelphia News
Kennett Square is pushing ahead with a controversial plan to rezone a 22-acre PCB-contaminated industrial site for housing and mixed-use development, after narrowly passing a 5-2 council vote — a reversal from last year’s failed attempt. The revised proposal now includes affordable units (15% of new homes) and commercial spaces, aiming to spur cleanup while addressing long-standing community concerns. Residents worry about safety and lack of input, as the land has been polluted for decades and cleanup efforts began in the 1980s. Developer Rockhopper LLC acquired the property in 2009 with…
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