Roxborough Officially Named A Classic Town Of Greater Philadelphia

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA – Roxborough is joining many other municipalities, including its neighbor Manayunk, in the greater Philadelphia area to be deemed a Classic Town of Greater Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) announced.

Roxborough is one of the safest, greenest, and most conveniently located neighborhoods in Philadelphia, with one of the highest household incomes in the city, according to the DVRPC.

Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia is a DVRPC initiative designed to promote the region's unique communities in both the city and suburbs.

The commercial corridor along Ridge Avenue is home to much of Roxborough’s local shops, offices, and restaurants. Small businesses in town prosper from patrons’ commitment to shopping small and frequenting favorite shops.

"Millennials, families, and retirees continue to choose Roxborough for the quality schools, diverse housing stock, natural amenities and dedicated, locally owned businesses," James Harry Calamia, Executive Director of the Roxborough Development Corporation, said in a statement. "They stay because Roxborough is a place with roots. It’s a place worth settling into—one that gets better with age."

You can see Roxborough's Classic Towns website here. The page includes photos of the neighborhood, background information on how the area sprouted, and residential, business, and community information.

“We are thrilled to have Roxborough be associated with the best communities in our region,” said Barry Seymour, DVRPC Executive Director. “The Classic Towns program will help us spread the word to potential residents and business owners about all the benefits of locating here.”

Roxborough joins Malvern, Ambler, Bordentown City, Cheltenham, Collingswood, Germantown, Glassboro, Haddon Heights, Jenkintown, Kennett Square, Lansdale, Lansdowne, Manayunk, Media, Merchantville, Moorestown, New Hope, Oxford, Phoenixville, Quakertown, Souderton/Telford, and West Chester in the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia program.

Image via Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia