Horsham Township Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to rezone the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove from industrial to residential in June — 14 years after its closure. The township and Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority have been inching along with planning the strategic reuse of the 862-acre site off Route 611 since 2011. Redevelopment has been stalled by extensive PFAS remediation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the township’s latest moves are designed to have the property ready, with zoning in place, so they can quickly accept transfer of the property when remediation is complete. The current plan as presented by HLRA is multiple housing types of varying price levels, including single-family lots, townhomes, apartments or condos, and a continuing care retirement community. The public hearing regarding the official map is set for Monday, Aug. 25, at 7:45 p.m. at the Horsham Township Administrative Offices, 1025 Horsham Road.
Source: Bucks County Courier Times; 8/16/2025 & 8/18/2025