Media Borough Council recently adopted “Media 2035,” a comprehensive plan designed to shape the next chapter of land use, housing, economic development, traffic planning and environmental decision-making in the 5,900-resident borough. The 166-page plan, built on feedback from around 500 residents, is centered around four guiding principles: preserving Media’s character, fostering inclusivity through housing diversity, preserving the environment, and becoming a more connected and less car-dependent borough. Recommendations outlined in the plan include deepening partnerships with affordable housing agencies, updating the borough’s zoning code to spur housing development in key areas, and promoting nontraditional housing options like in-law suites. Officials said there’s a significant opportunity in converting underutilized office spaces into housing, as many of Media’s vacant offices are already located in former residential properties. Read more in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 7/6/2026