Montgomery County · Springfield · MCPC #25-0260-001
J34 Development LLC Mixed Use
1005 Willow Grove Avenue, Springfield, PA · 21 homes, 5,010 sq ft non-residential, mixed use · 2.5 acres
About this project
Three existing buildings at Willow Grove Avenue would be demolished and replaced with a new mixed-use development. The project includes 21 apartments along with approximately 5,000 square feet of retail and office space on a 2-acre site. The development supports the township's plan to revitalize the Willow Grove Avenue business corridor.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: ADA ramp slope exceeds 5%, railings required, Zoning district reference inconsistency, Landscape symbol and label mismatch, Provide additional cell tower screening, Justify sand-bottom stormwater basin design
- Applicant
- J34 Development LLC
- Zoning
- B-1 and D Residential
- Approvals needed
- waiver
- Utilities
- public water, public sewer
- Demolition
- three existing buildings
Filing history
- 2025-12-22 · MCPC #25-0260-001 · Land Dev Plan, Prelim Plan · 21 homes · 5,010 sq ft
County review letters
2025-12-22 · SPRIN 25-0260-001r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer proposes to tear down three existing buildings at 1005 Willow Grove Avenue in Springfield Township and build one new mixed-use complex in their place. The county filing describes 21 apartments plus about 5,000 square feet of ground-floor shops and offices.
The site is about 2.5 acres, though the county summary text says 2 acres. The project is described as supporting the township's plan to revitalize the Willow Grove Avenue business corridor.
No news coverage, hearing notices, developer project page or township minutes clearly about this project were found, so no opposition, approvals or tenants are known. The county filing is the only confirmed source.
What it could mean nearby
- 21 new apartments would add housing near the Willow Grove Avenue corridor.
- About 5,000 square feet of retail and office space could bring small businesses and some jobs.
- Replacing three older buildings with one development may change driveways and traffic on Willow Grove Avenue, which is a state-controlled road. No traffic study was found.
Where it stands
A county planning filing was recorded on 2025-12-22. No township approval was found online. Next steps usually are township planning commission review, then a decision by the elected township body, and state review of road access.
- Dec 22, 2025 Latest filing recorded in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Springfield Township planning commission and the township's elected board usually review such plans in public meetings. Residents can check the township website for agendas and comment there.
Who's behind it
J34 Development LLC
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A single development that combines housing with shops or offices.
- Land development
- The township's formal review of a site plan for new construction, covering layout, drainage, access and parking.
- Planning commission
- An appointed local board that reviews development plans and advises the elected officials.
- Demolition
- Removal of existing buildings before new construction.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $13.1M
- ~672 roofing squares
- ~21 HVAC systems
- ~21 kitchens / 42+ bathrooms
- ~58,800 sq ft of finished living space
- ~16 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~12 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
- ~2.5 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
- Demolition of existing buildings
- Stormwater management basin
- Landscape screening around cell tower
- ADA accessibility improvements