About WRO

WhitpainResidents.org is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy group dedicated to responsible development and preserving the quality of life in Whitpain Township.

WRO Development Principles

Our components of responsible development include:

Make development decisions open, predictable, and fair with reliance on zoning for the protection of property rights
Encourage community involvement in development discussions
Direct new development to areas with appropriate infrastructure
Protect the health and safety of the community
Preserve open space and areas of natural beauty
Create strong and walkable neighborhoods
Preserve the distinctive and historic character of the community
Provide safe and convenient transportation choices
Balance economic development, environmental protection, and the quality of life
Meet the needs of the present while looking ahead to the needs of future generations