# Planned developments in Swarthmore, PA

Boardwalk found 35 planned projects in Swarthmore, PA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Swarthmore Borough Council agenda for Sep 8, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/swarthmore/

## Swarthmore at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 35 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Sep 8, 2026, Swarthmore Borough Council |
| Sources we check | 2 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Swarthmore

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 12 | 34% |
| Public and institutional | 9 | 26% |
| Infrastructure | 7 | 20% |
| Residential | 4 | 11% |
| Commercial | 3 | 9% |

## Recent projects in Swarthmore

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Hall Expansion and Renovation | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 4-Unit Townhouse Development on 0.59 Acres | Springfield Square South LP | Townhomes | 4 townhomes · 0.59 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 17, 2026 |
| $75K Myers Ave Project Design Funding | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Riverview Road Zoning Map Amendment for Multi-Family Housing | Not stated | Residential | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Cunningham Park Athletics and Recreational Space | Swarthmore College | Parks | Not stated in filing | Withdrawn | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 2026 Road Program Joint Infrastructure Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Mar 9, 2026 |
| EVS Storage Facility at Swarthmore College | Swarthmore College | Self-storage | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Swarthmore College Land Development Application | Swarthmore College | Schools | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Library Renovation Grant Application | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Little Crum Creek Site Preparation RFP | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Leiper-Smedley Trail Project TASA Grant Support | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Nov 3, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Rutledge, PA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Morton, PA · 3 projects
- Rose Valley, PA · 7 projects
- Ridley Park, PA · 1 project
- Media, PA · 42 projects
- Prospect Park, PA · 9 projects

All places in Pennsylvania: [Pennsylvania](https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/)

## Questions about Swarthmore

### What's planned in Swarthmore, PA?

Boardwalk found 35 planned projects in Swarthmore, PA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Swarthmore Borough Council agenda for Sep 8, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Swarthmore projects come from public meeting records, such as Swarthmore Borough Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Swarthmore's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Swarthmore, PA", boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/swarthmore/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count