Redevelopment is Smart Growth

“With our Growing Greener programs, Pennsylvania is taking aggressive steps to preserve our environment, revitalize abandoned industrial sites and protect natural resources. The success of these initiatives is directly attributable to organizations such as Westrum Development that responsibly contribute to the commonwealth’s economic and environmental well-being.”
—Edward G. Rendell
Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

"With his focus on neighborhoods in Philadelphia and surrounding urban areas, John Westrum has demonstrated that a developer can be successful while investing in environmentally challenged properties. This has the added benefit of lessening the development pressure on the region's green fields and farmland. In recognition of these efforts, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania honored John Westrum and Westrum Development Company with its 2006 Pioneer Award."
—Janet Milkman
President and CEO, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

"Westrum Development Company has steered away from developing farm fields and forests to redevelopment sites with existing infrastructure such as transit and riverfronts. Where you live and how you get to work are two of the most critical environmental decisions that any person makes; getting that right is a huge environmental achievement! Westrum's developments incorporate many additional environmental benefits - very commendable."
—Patrick Starr
Vice President, Southeast Region of the PA Environmental Council

“Westrum Development is an example of how our Philadelphia neighborhoods can be redeveloped in the 21st Century using existing
infrastructure and recycled materials to make Philadelphia a better place to live and work.”
—Michael Nutter
Mayor, City of Philadelphia

"By highlighting the potential of smart growth projects to add value to the region, DVSGA encourages developers, business organizations, citizen groups and elected officials to strive for smart growth solutions. Westrum Development projects are recognized because they help the region accommodate growth and redevelopment in a manner that achieves important economic, environmental and quality-of-life objectives."
—Marc D. Brookman
President, Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance
Chair, Real Estate Practice Group/ Duane Morris LLP

“Westrum Development Company has grown impressively in its scope to include a number of successful conservation-based development projects in southeastern Pennsylvania. John Westrum and his leadership team have demonstrated a genuine commitment to working together with regional conservation organizations like Heritage Conservancy and with local communities to plan and execute site-sensitive projects that reflect community character and enhance quality of life for residents.”
—Clifford C. David
President, Heritage Conservancy