The Regal Barn Cinema at the Barn Plaza is slated for demolition and redevelopment — but the vision held by municipal planners for outdoor restaurant seating may differ from what developer Brixmor Development Group planned to propose. Three mixed-use buildings totaling more than 40,000 square feet are planned. Judy Hendrickson, chair of the Doylestown Township Planning Commission, said some commission members would like to see a different design for outdoor dining. The rear of the property backs up to a branch of the Neshaminy Creek, and at the suggestion of the planning commission, the developer joined them for a site visit to tour the property. “The view of the creek and the woods there is really quite nice,” said Hendrickson, “It would be a shame to just put dumpsters there.” Hendrickson believes the developers were receptive to the planning commission’s vision. Brixmor is expected to come before the planning commission “in a month or so” with a sketch plan.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 5/12/2025