Union Field 
along the waterfront in Chester, PA (Del County) is a soccer stadium that has been in the works for some time.Scheduled to open spring 2010, the MLS club, Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Independence (women) are to call the $80 million stadium home .
Meant to be an economic catalyst for the area, there is to be a riverwalk with various entertainment, retail, and residential projects .About a dozen residents from the Union Square neighborhood, directly across from the stadium came to a a city planning meeting to chart the future of their home. The city will use the input gathered from residents over the past two weeks to craft several possible visions for the area.
Held at the Chester Senior Center it was the second step in a $67,000 urban design study on the neighborhood. Union Square will be the most affected by traffic and activity at the stadium, The neighborhood is also isolated from the development by Route 291, which cuts between the residential area and the waterfront projects. With this study, city officials hope they can plan a way to foster positive connections across the highway and revitalize the nearby blocks.
INVESTORS! Looking for property in Chester to take advantage of the new Soccer Statium complex to open next spring, call Janice at 610-764-3062
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