Ardmore Development Wins 2020 Montgomery Award

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — A development in Ardmore was recently named the winner of a 2020 Montgomery Award for its architecture, streetscape, and public space.

Seven projects and their creators were honored at a virtual Montgomery Awards celebration sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission.

The annual program recognizes the best in planning and design, advocacy, and environmental stewardship in Montgomery County and acknowledges the high-quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals.

In Ardmore, it was Station Row at Suburban Square that won an award.

Station row is a mixed-used development that won the award for effective master planning, streetscape and pedestrian improvements, and sensitive architectural design.

Station Row's development involved the construction of a 37,500 square-foot building on a former surface parking lot near the Ardmore Regional Rail station.

Art Deco-inspired architecture, a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, and inviting public space were all elements of this addition.

This project, with its cohesive design approach and community connections, updates, unifies, and completes an important part of the vision plan for Suburban Square.

The six other projects to get Montgomery Awards were Bridgeport Zero Energy Ready Homes in Bridgeport Borough, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA – Willow Grove Branch in Upper Moreland Township, Higher Rock Transportation Improvements in Montgomery Township, Jacksonville Green in Hatboro Borough, Lederach General Store in Lower Salford Township, and Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg Borough.

This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Montgomery Awards program.

Since its beginning in 1967, 222 awards have been presented throughout Montgomery County. Over the years, many types of projects have been awarded, including residential, office, and commercial developments; redevelopment projects; community revitalization efforts; transportation improvements; historic preservation projects; and open space and park planning. All of these winning projects are best practice examples of planning and design in the county.

“These award-winning projects are excellent models of transformative and sustainable development, realizing the community’s vision through extensive collaboration," said Dr. Val Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. "All of our winners touch on the goals and themes of Connected Communities, Sustainable Places, and Vibrant Economy contained in Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, Montgomery County’s comprehensive plan."