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Affectionately known as the Main Street of the Main Line,
vibrant arts community, excellent public and private schools,
nine miles from Center City Philadelphia, Ardmore is also the
on foot and in person – we invite you to Walk Ardmore!
Hot Happenings in Ardmore: 2013
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March 1 First Friday Main Line: Irish-inspired art and music
March 23 Easter Egg Hunt
Apr. 5 First Friday Main Line: Classic Towns photography
exhibit and music
April 14 Clover Market
April 19, 20 Lower Merion Township Spring Cleanup Weekend
May 3 First Friday Main Line: Dancing Down the Main Line
May 4, 5 Lower Merion Township Spring Cleanup Weekend
May 11 Cricket Craft and Brew Fest
May 11 Lower Merion Township Open House
May 17 Lower Merion Township pools open
May 19 Clover Market
June 6-9 Suburban Square Sidewalk Sale
June 7 First Friday Main Line: Car parade, live music and
artist demos
June 8 Downtown Ardmore Sidewalk Sale
June 8 Ardmore Open Mini-Golf and Tailgate Festival
June 9 Clover Market
June 10-16 U.S. Open Golf Tournament at Merion Golf Club
Aug. 2 First Friday Main Line: Shooting Stars
photography event
Sept. 6 First Friday Main Line: Blues music and art event
Sept. 21 Suburban Square Community Festival
Sept. 28 Ardmore Oktoberfest
Oct. 4 First Friday Main Line: Howl-o-ween Doggy Pageant
Oct. 24 Taste of Ardmore Food and Fashion Event
Oct. 26 Suburban Square Trick-or-Treat
Nov. 1 First Friday Main Line: Emerging Artists Show
Noc. 27 Suburban Square Chanukah Celebration
Nov. 30 Suburban Square Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting
Dec. 6 Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting in
Downtown Ardmore
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A Note From Carl Dranoff
The fourth annual Taste of Ardmore
Food and Fashion Event.
After five years of planning, the redevelopment of the Cricket Lot is officially
moving forward. The new mixed-use project, set to be developed by Dranoff
Properties, will transform Ardmore by creating a new hub of local living and
activity. Aimed at bringing new residents, new retail and new businesses to
Lower Merion Township, this revitalization project is a shining example of
Dranoff ’s ongoing commitment to building and enhancing local communities.
In further support of this new vision for Ardmore, Dranoff Properties helped
to secure $12 million in state funding while itself investing an additional
$44 million in this exciting project.
Now in the design phase, the project will include 121 premier rental
apartments, about 9,500 square feet of new storefront retail space on Cricket
Avenue and a public parking garage. In the tradition of Dranoff Properties,
the facade of the building will mirror the elegance and historic beauty of the
Main Line. There are three versions of the public parking garage, which township
officials are considering. Each plan provides a different number of spaces.
Dranoff Properties’ construction of Cricket Lot will add an estimated 900 jobs
and $37 million in earnings to the region over the multi-year construction period.
Upon completion of this exceptional new space, Ardmore is projected to see an
estimated 80 new retail jobs and $2 million in annual earnings. There will also be
substantial property taxes generated annually.
This transit-oriented development project will transform a vacant parking
lot into a vibrant, walkable community centered on convenient access to the
Ardmore train station. By maximizing access to public transport and improving
walkability, the project will greatly reduce the need for driving. Dranoff
Properties’ vision is the catalyst for putting more feet on the street, creating new
jobs and helping to revitalize an important part of Lower Merion Township.
ANN MARIE CASEY PHOTOGRAPHY
Thank you to Dranoff Properties
for their support of this supplement.
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