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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.


bench Ardmore Initiative 3rd Annual Ardmore Blossoms Community Celebration

Saturday, June 6 from 11am-3pm (Rain date is Sunday, June 7) in downtown Ardmore.

Free and Open to the Public!

Chance to Win!
  • $10,000, courtesy of St. Edmond’s Federal Savings Bank
  • Laptop Computer, courtesy of Swain Techs
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Ardmore Initiative Reauthorization

 
Upcoming Events

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ardmore Initiative Board Meeting

Friday, August 7, 2009
First Friday

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Ardmore Initiative Board Meeting

Friday, September 4, 2009
First Friday

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ardmore Initiative Board Meeting

Friday, October 2, 2009
First Friday

Visit our Events Page for more information and a complete list of upcoming events

 
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Contact Us

The Ardmore Initiative
56 E. Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003
Phone: 610-645-0540
Fax: 610-645-0662

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Testimonials

"The Ardmore Initiative has been cited by the by the state as being the finest Business District Authority in Pennsylvania. We are so fortunate to have such an outstanding Director and Staff. The leadership by the Board, comprised of Ardmore's leading business people, has been superb."

— Charles F. Ward

 
Fun Facts

What once stood on the site of the Ardmore West shopping center?

The Autocar Co. plant, Lower Merion’s major employer in the early part of the 20th century. The plant burned down on July 31, 1956.

 
Fun Facts

First FridayJoin us for First Friday

Next First Friday
: August 7, 2009 , 5pm to 10pm.

Come out and enjoy a night of art and music.

     

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