Plans are underway that may forever alter the character, aesthetics, and quality of life in Edgeworth Borough and the greater Sewickley Valley.

New landowners are quietly moving forward with development plans that are reported to involve the demolition of the historic Blacksmith’s and Miller’s homes at the corner of Beaver Road and Village Drive (adjacent to Morrow Pontefract Park) and potentially replacing them with non-residential buildings, new parking lots, and sports-related courts and artificial turf fields.

In addition to the threat to these historic and livable structures, any new non-residential development would likely negatively impact safety and traffic conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists on Beaver Road, along with increasing noise and light pollution.  Any increase in nonpermeable surfaces will present a pollution risk to the pristine waters of Little Sewickley Creek, which currently holds a “high quality” stream designation. 

Edgeworth and Sewickley Valley residents are faced with another loss of this area’s history with a potential development that would undoubtedly increase traffic, light and sound pollution, and pollution risk to the nearby creek and park. We must act to ensure Edgeworth officials hear from members of the community. 

Please sign this petition to protect our residential neighborhoods and Morrow Pontefract Park.

**IF YOU RESIDE IN EDGEWORTH BOROUGH, Please state your address as EDGEWORTH, PA 15143 (instead of Sewickley).

Thank you,  

Preserve Edgeworth (formed by a group of concerned Edgeworth and Sewickley Valley residents)