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Genny's Place in Lower Prov Still Has Life

Writer's picture: Michael HaysMichael Hays

Genny’s Place near Eagleville Hospital is not going down without a fight. 


Despite the Lower Providence Board of Supervisors tabling the proposal several months ago for up to 60 supportive housing units  – without any vote – RHD (Resources for Human Development) is proceeding with a public hearing before the township’s zoning hearing board later this month. These meetings are unrelated to the lawsuit RHD filed last summer against Lower Providence, which remains unresolved in federal court. 


Supporters of Genny's Place are encouraged to attend one (or both) meetings on January 29 and 30 at Arcola Intermediate School, beginning at 7 p.m. (4001 Eagleville Road). 


At issue, in part, is whether or not Lower Providence Township is meeting its obligation under the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) to allow for all legal land uses within its boundaries. By pulling RHD’s application for short-term, supportive housing near Eagleville Hospital, the plaintiffs are alleging that they are being deprived of an acceptable use within Lower Providence. 


Last spring, this debate spilled out into the streets of Ridge Pike with opponents and supporters exercising their first amendment rights. This followed several contentious meetings, which we covered in this blog.


In a bipartisan unanimous vote last month, the Montgomery County Commissioners awarded RHD a contract to operate a year-round shelter in Lansdale Borough. It is expected to open in the first half of this year. 

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