Posted on October 1, 2015
2015 Great Neighborhood: Media Borough (Delaware County)
Great Places Urban Design & Placemaking 2015
Media Borough has been the seat of Delaware County since 1850, when it was formed out of centrally-located rural land to serve residents from all corners of the County. With ties to William Penn and original English settlers of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the town benefits from a unique Quaker heritage and a legacy of community engagement, which celebrates social inclusion and diversity.
Media has great diversity in terms of age, income and ethic identity. Residents are drawn here because of this diversity and Media’s quiet and desirable small-town “feel”. Media is a pedestrian-friendly town where people can walk and bicycle downtown to grocery stores, shops, schools, restaurants, and businesses. For a relatively small area, it has an extensive public transit infrastructure, including trolley, bus, and regional rail connection. A green community, Media Borough and its residents have supported many sustainability projects, including green infrastructure projects that beautify the parks and neighborhoods.
