We are a community of approximately 13,000 residents, located on the Main Line, west of Philadelphia. Our historic downtown, one of the largest business districts in our area, contains a delightful mix of restaurants and small specialty shops, including antique and gift shops. Historic Ardmore is adjacent to Suburban Square, one of America's oldest shopping centers.

The Ardmore Initiative is a business district authority responsible for physical improvements and economic development in downtown Ardmore. Over the years, the Ardmore Initiative has worked with Lower Merion Township and local community organizations to improve the appearance of downtown Ardmore and ensure a vibrant mix of businesses in its historic district.

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For more information about the Ardmore Initiative, please Email Us or call us at 610-645-0540.

Announcements

• 2nd Annual Ardmore Blossoms Community Celebration & Spring Beautification
  Saturday, May 3, 2008, 10:00am to 3:00pm
  
  • Learn more about becoming a sponsor (PDF File)
  • Call for Artists & Crafters!
  • View the Press Release about the event
  • See the current list of sponsors and vendors


• Transit Center/Revitalization Project — Information about Ardmore Transit Center/Downtown Revitalization Project.
  Updated Information:
• Lower Merion Township Commissioners vote in favor of entering into negotiations with Dranoff Properties for the Ardmore Transit Center and Business District Revitalization Project.
• EBL & S Withdraws from Negotiations for Ardmore Transit Center and Business District Revitalization. Learn More...


• The Charles F. Ward Service to Ardmore Award is presented to the person whose efforts and good works have impacted the Ardmore community in meaningful and significant ways. The award is intended to honor someone whose attributes emulate those of Charlie Ward, past President of Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners and Founding Chairman of the Ardmore Business District Authority, the Ardmore Initiative, in whose name this award is made. Download the nomination form now (PDF File)

Join us for First Friday: A Main Line Artitude.
Next First Friday: June 6, 2008, 5pm to 10pm.
Come out and enjoy a night of art and music.