New Development in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
24 development projects are moving through Swarthmore, Pennsylvania's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (2), commercial (1), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSwarthmore projects (YTD 2026)
24
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Swarthmore development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Commercial | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Swarthmore right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Crum Creek Park Restroom Structure | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-09 | — |
| 541-545 Riverview Development Plan | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| Little Crum Creek Stream Restoration Project | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| 541-545 Riverview Rd Development | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| U.S. Post Office Front Stairs Restoration | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Mary Lyons Land Development | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
| Town Center Sidewalks and Streets Amendment | Swarthmore, PA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-20 | — |
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Recent Swarthmore projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 4 |
Swarthmore development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?
- Boardwalk has indexed 24 development projects in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (2). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Swarthmore projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Swarthmore in?
- Swarthmore is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.