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.
If you would like to join our email list to receive up-to-date information about the
Ardmore Initiative, click here to sign up .
For more information about the Ardmore Initiative, please Email Us or call us at 610-645-0540.
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
Learn More
Announcements
- Need Change For Your Meter?
Look for new signs in the window of businesses throughout Ardmore for where you get change for the meter.
Are you a business who wants to promote this in your window? Contact us today.
- New Main Line Office Building For Lease — Learn More
- Retailers’ Info sheet (PDF File).
- Arwood Civic's Voter Forum —
Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:15pm. Learn More (PDF File).
- Leadership Luncheon PowerPoint Presentation
(140MB Zip File)
- Cambridge Square Apartments — New luxury condominiums for sale in Ardmore, PA. Learn More
- Transit Center/Revitalization Project — Information about
Ardmore Transit Center/Downtown Revitalization Project.
- For updated information, please visit
- Attention Business Owners
- Attention Property Owners

Ardmore Initiative Reauthorization
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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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The Ardmore Initiative
56 E. Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003
Phone: 610-645-0540
Fax: 610-645-0662
E-mail Us Now
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"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
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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.
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Join 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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