Lower Merion Township commissioners have voted to receive conceptual plans for renovating Ardmore's Schauffele Plaza and the adjacent 72-space Parking Lot 6 into a pedestrian-friendly civic green space, though the vote does not commit the township to any work or funding. Two options are on the table: Option A would eliminate all parking in Lot 6 and complete the project in five phases at an estimated cost of $9.38 million, while Option B retains 18 parking spaces, requires only three phases, and comes in at $9.28 million. Both options include streetscape improvements to Cricket Terrace and enhancements along Trolley Way. Business owners have raised concerns about parking loss, but township officials note that more than 1,000 parking spaces are expected in the Ardmore Business District within two years due to other developments. The township already has $2.5 million lined up for the Cricket Terrace portion, and the Lower Merion Conservancy has voiced support for the more expansive Option A.
Source: Main Line Media News; 3/30/2026