"Chester County 2020 helps create livable communities by bringing people together to find common ground and then working to transform dialogue into action."

   Chester County 2020 is a fully expansive, inclusive partnership that looks upon everyone in the county as a partner. You are Chester County 2020.

   Chester County 2020 is an innovative, energetic, non-profit change agent. We concentrate on connecting the county's residents, businesses and political leaders to engage in cooperative efforts that address common issues; dispel misguided rumors that develop in any community discussion; and foster action on the critical issues that maintain the county's highly valued quality of life. Without support from you, your neighbors and friends, we cannot fulfill that mission.

   The past history demonstrates our increased visibility as a non-partisan, community-sensitive organization that convenes diverse constituencies. A gratifying outcome has been enhanced communication and cooperation among organizations and individuals of wide-ranging attitudes and expertise. Direct involvement with natural resource protection and farmland preservation continues as CC2020 responds to issues involving the dynamics of an increasing population.

   Since 2000, more than 50,000 new county residents translates into challenges to livable communities and resource protection. If there is to be less sprawl in the cornfields, less degradation to critical natural resources especially the watersheds, the urban centers must become more livable. Density proposals in areas where infrastructure exists need to become less contentious. Allied concerns involve the serious shortage of affordable homes; improved, accessible public transportation; safer and less congested roadways and, most importantly, a strengthened sense of community.

   Tour this website, check out the programs and opportunities. Become a donor, business partner or volunteer. Keep up with us on a regular basis by signing up for the CC2020 email newsletter via our 'Contact Us' page. Take a Master Planner course. Attend Keep Farming First or a Community Conversation. Meet our board members with their wide-ranging talents and interests. They serve on boards and committees of other nonprofits, as well. They'd enjoy networking with you, too.

   Chester County 2020 was founded in 1996 as an affiliate program of the Chester County Community Foundation with the goal of supporting Landscapes, Chester Countys award-winning comprehensive plan. In 2008, CC2020 was transformed into an independent 501(c)3 organization. Over the years, the core mission and accompanying goals have been refined. The achievements of Chester Countys land trusts and the County-State-Municipal land preservation programs led CC2020s board to develop an alternative approach to protecting natural resources and limiting sprawl.