Montco 2040:
a shared vision
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Village Center
– Village Centers are traditional village areas with a mix of retail, institutional, office, and residential uses.
Unlike denser town centers, these centers usually have small separate buildings located close to each other, with people
walking and driving from use to use. Most older buildings began as residences, although many have been converted to other
uses.
The primary uses in these areas might include:
Traditional village retail and mixed use buildings
Traditional village offices, residences, and institutions
Residential development next to the village
Secondary uses in these areas might include existing industrial uses scattered around the village area.
Whenever feasible, land uses should be mixed within village centers. Historic buildings should be preserved, rehabilitated,
and reused, with additions made to the rear of the building. New development must respect the historic character of the
village, which is often based on older residential development. In addition, new development or redevelopment of sites should
have a small-scale.
Parking should be located to the rear of buildings. Parking lots should be interconnected and abutting uses should share
common driveways, whenever feasible. Landscaping, fencing, porches, and raised yards should be used in the front of
buildings.
Historic village buildings can be reimagined with new
uses.
Residential areas are often part of Village Centers.
Parking should be to the side or rear of village buildings.
