In 2020, a consortium of the trail’s stakeholders and owners began a conversation with Square Roots Collective that reimagined the trail as something greater, both in aesthetics, environmental cohesiveness and functionality.

Kennett Township supervisors voted 3-0 in favor of moving the continued realization of the Kennett Greenway forward to its final design phase in order to support future implementation and construction.

“At its June 16 online meeting, the board approved a task order for the completion of the final design and engineering for the project, which is estimated at $628,397 and will take between six and seven months to complete. The design of the project will be developed by Biohabitats, a Baltimore-based ecological firm dedicated to restoring ecosystems and conserving habitat through assessment, planning, engineering and design….”

SOURCE: CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

Recent citizen surveys to gauge priorities in the continuing development of the Kennett Greenway showed that local residents would like to see the circuitous trail system maintain its natural beauty, provide access to open spaces, connect neighborhoods and continue to provide a broad range of activities for individuals and families…

SOURCE: Chester County Press

AROUND THE SQUARE, JANUARY 23, 2021