County Plans
The following publications are associated with Landscapes, Landscapes2 and Landscapes3.
Landscapes3 (2018)
Landscapes3 is Chester County's comprehensive plan. It establishes growth management and preservation strategies to guide municipalities, developers, preservationists, and others in making decisions that promote sustainable practices and ensure that future residents have access to the same benefits that we currently enjoy. View Plan
Landscapes3 Executive Summary (2018)
A summary of Landscapes3, Chester County's comprehensive plan. View Summary
Landscapes2 Index Report Card 2017
Measures progress being made to achieve the goals of the Chester County Comprehensive Plan. This "report card of progress" is published annually by the Chester County Planning Commission. View Report
Landscapes2 (2009)
Landscapes2 is Chester County's previous comprehensive plan. View Document
Chester County Public Transportation Plan (2014)
A bold and ambitious plan for public transportation that will redefine the commuter preferences, facilities, and experiences for Chester County residents and workers over the next 25 years. This plan was designed to achieve the objectives of the transportation goal of the county's 2014 Strategic Plan - "Enhance access to and use of transportation systems to reduce traffic congestion." View Document
Linking Landscapes (2002)
This plan was adopted in 2002 as the open space element of Landcapes. Although the policies within Linking Landscapes have been updated and superseded by Landscapes3, it still contains useful analysis and background information. Copies of the entire document are available for review at each municipal office in Chester County, at the Chester County Planning Commission office, and at each of the 17 County public libraries. View Document
Watersheds 2045 (2024)
Watersheds 2045 is the Integrated Water Resources Plan for Chester County. It was adopted in 2024 and is managed by the Chester County Water Resources Authority. This Plan also serves as the county's Act 167 Plan and the county-wide Rivers Conservation Plan. Watersheds 2045 assesses the progress that has been made to protect and steward the county's water resources since the original Watersheds Plan was adopted in 2002, and creates a roadmap for what we need to do to best manage our water resources for future generations. View Document