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Horsham Township officials are moving forward with the next step in redeveloping the former Naval Air Station–Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove.
At its next Horsham Township Council meeting, scheduled for Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Horsham Township Municipal Building, located at 1025 Horsham Road, the township council will introduce an ordinance to amend Horsham’s zoning regulations, creating new zoning districts for the long-anticipated redevelopment of the base property.
The changes are designed to align with the approved redevelopment plan, which outlines future uses for the site, including mixed-use development, open space, and community facilities.
In addition to introducing the ordinance, the council will consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on the proposal. The hearing will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the proposed zoning districts and share their input. It is set for Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. in the Horsham Township Municipal Building.
The Plan
After more than a decade in planning, redevelopment of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Base is finally gaining momentum. Officials unveiled a map of the potential redevelopment for the site in August..
If all goes as envisioned, the old runway once could soon become the heart of a new town square, complete with a Main Street.
“This site makes up nearly 10 percent of the township's land. We’ve long called it ‘the hole in the donut,’” said Michael Shinton, Executive Director of the Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority.
Shinton is leading the charge to transform the 862-acre site along Route 611 into a vibrant, mixed-use community. Plans were first discussed in 2012 that included 1,300 homes (both single-family and apartments) along with shops, parks, and walking trails.
The newly revealed plans feature the first layouts for streets, green spaces, and trail systems.
