Posted on October 1, 2017
2017 Great Street: State Street, Media Borough (Delaware County)
Great Places Urban Design & Placemaking 2017
State Street, Media
Media Borough has a pedestrian friendly downtown with a thriving commercial district and one of the few main street trolley lines remaining in the country. State Street is the primary downtown street and is a hub of activity year-round. By offering small, one-of-a-kind shops, several of which sell original artwork by regional artists, sophisticated-casual restaurants, grocery stores, and a professional music theater, it is able to compete with nearby malls and strip shopping centers. Additionally, a farmer’s market pops up by the theater from May through October. A variety of social activities, ranging from Dining Under the Stars, Second Saturdays, and the Media 5 Miler to music festivals, street fairs, and festive holiday parades bolster community spirit and enthusiasm for sustainability.
