Developer Larry Thompson has abandoned his approved plan to build a controversial, 47-room "boutique hotel," restaurant and event space at 57 W. Court St. in Doylestown Borough. The project had drawn heavy resident opposition over noise, traffic and parking concerns despite winning unanimous zoning board approval in October 2025 for a fourth floor that would exceed current zoning limits. Borough Manager John Davis said no official withdrawal has been submitted but confirmed the project is no longer being pursued, leaving the site — cleared a year ago when the former Borough Hall was demolished — littered with debris and crumbling, propped-up walls. The property's next use remains unknown and any future development will be required to go through the full land development and zoning process.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 7/8/2026