Coatesville Dems: Coatesville PA Economic & Community Redevelopment is moving along.

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I believe an unlikely mix of alleged drug trafficking related politicos and alleged white nationalist related politicos united to elect the infamous “Bloc of Four” in the abysmal voter turnout election of 2005. During their four year term the drug business was good again and white nationalists used Coatesville as an example on white supremacist websites like “Stormfront”. Strong community organization and support from law enforcement, in particular Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll has begun to turn our community around. The Chester County drug trafficking that I believe centers on Coatesville continues and I believe we still have public officials in place that profit from the drug sales. But the people here are amazing and continue to work against the odds to make Coatesville a good place to live.

Friday, May 29, 2020

Coatesville PA Economic & Community Redevelopment is moving along.

I thought the Coronavirus Pandemic Depression might bring economic development in the City of Coatesville to a standstill but:

"COATESVILLE—The City of Coatesville’s Redevelopment Authority (RDA) has selected Competitive Communities LLC, a private economic development consulting company, to vet three proposals submitted for the development of a 22-acre tract known as “The Flats.”

The property is located at the prime northwest corner of the intersection of First Avenue and Lincoln Highway, which formerly served as an industrial site. It is the largest commercial property available in the city’s Qualified Opportunity Zone.

The proposals, each ranging between 30 and 60 million dollars, were presented during the April 16 RDA public meeting, followed by a week-long period that enabled developers to submit answers to questions that were posed by board members, city officials and residents.

'We’re excited to have three major prospects submitting proposals to develop this important space,” says Michael Trio, Coatesville City Manager. “All three bids are strong, and we look forward to the RDA’s recommendation. Our City’s business and community leaders have approached this opportunity with a spirit of collaboration, which has helped to position Coatesville as an excellent destination for development with a streamlined process and supportive environment.”