Summary
The never-developed big-box portion of Coughlin's Crossing would become up to 450 apartments, with the historic barn and house dedicated to the Delaware County Historical Society and strict design standards kept from the 2016 plan. City Council makes the final call after a May 11 public hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the city, but 450 apartments would grow the housing supply and future tax base.
Renters and future residents, plus the historical society, which receives the preserved historic site.
Nearby Stratford Road residents object to four-story heights; some council members worry about apartment oversupply.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 11, 2026
A plan to allow apartments in the 37-acre remaining Coglands Crossing site drew concerns about four-story buildings and Delaware County's 13.1% rental vacancy rate; it goes to a third reading.
Planning Commission - Apr 8, 2026
The never-developed big-box portion of Coughlin's Crossing would become up to 450 apartments, with the historic barn and house dedicated to the Delaware County Historical Society and strict design standards kept from the 2016 plan. City Council makes the final call after a May 11 public hearing.
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