Swarthmore Borough Council unanimously approved the borough’s 2025 comprehensive plan, called Imagine Swarthmore, which updates the existing 2006 multi-municipal comprehensive plan. The council also voted to advertise a revised ordinance regarding by-right use of nonconforming properties. Members of Swarthmore’s Development and Affordability Task Force voiced their support for the ordinance. “We need small options, not more five-bedroom homes,” said task force member Jayatri Das. “This ordinance is well aligned with expert recommendations on how to diversify housing. It increases supply, addresses community concerns, and is right sized to encourage development to meet our housing needs.” Swarthmore Borough also recently announced Sean Halborn as the new borough manager.
Source: The Swarthmorean; 8/22/2025