Welcome to the Carriages at Arborcrest
The Carriages at Arborcrest is an age-restricted community with plans for 66 homes that will be adjacent to the Arborcrest Corporate Campus. The proposed development, which has been reduced by almost 30 homes from the initial plan, will maintain the local character of the community while supporting Whitpain Township’s plans for a residential community with minimal impact.
Carriages at Arborcrest will create upscale, senior-living housing that better serves the local population. The thoughtfully designed homes are an attractive opportunity for residents looking to downsize in the community where they’ve planted roots. Each home will feature ample living space and a main bedroom on the first floor and include total exterior maintenance. The proposed community will also have minimal impact on traffic and improve road access around the existing neighborhoods.
Built For Blue Bell
New homes create a senior-friendly neighborhood that incorporates safety and comfort throughout each property.
Features
Housing to Meet the Community’s Needs
Provides the township with housing that upholds Whitpain Township’s distinguishing qualities and better fits the lifestyle of the township’s aging population.
Best Opportunity for the Township
The age-restricted community preserves the maximum open space available by limiting the number of homes being built. The proposed plan provides significantly less homes than the previous proposals that included plans for as many as 130 townhomes and 457 apartments. It’s also less intrusive than the previously proposed 140,000 sq. ft. warehouse and provides an opportunity for the township to utilize commercial space that has become much less attractive for usage in today’s working environment.
Economic Boost
The 66 homes will provide an estimated $750,000 annually in local tax revenues for Whitpain Township, Wissahickon School District and the county. The new community will generate new revenues without burdening the school system or other municipal services due to the nature of an age-restricted community. The current vacant land has a net impact of $23,000 annually. Additionally, local businesses will receive more revenue during the construction phase, as well as upon completion of the community via new customers.
Minimal Traffic & Road Improvements
Senior living communities generate much less traffic than standard market-rate housing and apartments due to the residents’ lifestyles and flexible schedules. The proposed age-restricted community would generate significantly less traffic, about 40-70% less, when compared to the previously proposed development projects. SEE TRAFFIC STUDY ANALYSIS for the original plan that included more homes. The updated plan will generate about a third less than what was initially proposed and studied. The proposed plan will eliminate the existing access to Penllyn Blue Bell Pike and all traffic will be directed to Jolly Road.
Open Space Strategy
A walking trail would be created to connect the proposed community to local amenities such as nearby restaurants as well as other biking and walking trails.
Location
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