Our quiet community is facing a major threat—nearly 100 townhouses, a massive medical center, and a 10-bed mini hospital that will bring traffic congestion, environmental harm, and strain on local resources. 

The proposed development is located at the intersection of State and Weymouth Roads, directly next to Rolling Green apartments -- at the increasingly congested area of Route 1 between Rolling and Sproul Roads. The address is  351 N. State Rd. 

Christiana Care has failed to address key concerns:

•    Traffic is already unbearable, and this development will only make it worse. The developers are using a 2018 traffic study -- before the additions to Drexeline -- as the justification for this development not affecting traffic.  

•    Flooding and environmental impacts have been ignored. The 87-acre Coventry Woods is one of the last undeveloped spaces in Springfield.

•    Local resources—police, schools, and public services—will be stretched thin.

•    An abandoned hospital sits vacant less than two miles down the road adjacent to the Springfield Country Club. 

We already have existing facilities that can provide better care without disrupting our neighborhood. A 10-bed hospital does little for healthcare access but hurts the quality of life for residents who have built their lives here. 

The development as proposed also will change the character of our neighborhoods, with increased traffic potentially driving down our property values. 

Sign our petition to demand responsible planning and protect our community! Our township commissioners will vote on the development plans at their meeting on April 8, 2025. Together, we can push for smarter solutions that serve both residents and future needs.