Summary
Activists and residents urged council to protect the Mozino Forest and provide updates on conservation efforts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential acquisition or conservation costs dependent on third-party negotiations.
Community members and environmental groups advocating for open space preservation.
The property developer seeking to build on the tract.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Council - Oct 21, 2026
Numerous residents urged the township to actively pursue the preservation and acquisition of the Mazzino Forest to protect natural stormwater management and enhance community identity rather than allowing commercial development.
Council - Oct 7, 2026
Activists and residents urged council to protect the Mozino Forest and provide updates on conservation efforts.
Council - Aug 19, 2026
Numerous residents testified urging the council to preserve the 15-acre Mozzino Forest as open green space rather than allowing commercial mixed-use development.
Council - Aug 12, 2026
Residents and environmental groups strongly opposed the proposed Community Mixed-Use zoning amendment for the 15-acre Mazzino tract, citing loss of tree canopy, increased flooding risks, and traffic congestion. The developer offered to sell the property to the township for $8 million, prompting the council to table the ordinance to explore funding.
Council - Aug 5, 2026
Numerous residents and environmental advocates urged council not to rezone the 15-acre Mozeno tract, highlighting its ecological value, tree canopy, and role in stormwater management.
Council - Jul 15, 2026
Residents strongly urged the council to protect the Mazzino tract from commercial or residential rezoning, citing severe stormwater runoff, tree loss, and increased traffic.
Council - Jul 1, 2026
Residents strongly urged council members to reject proposed mixed-use zoning and development on the Mozino Tract, advocating instead for preserving the area as open green space and wildlife habitat.
Council - Jun 17, 2026
Residents strongly opposed a proposed mixed-use development on the 15-acre Mozeno tract, arguing that clearing the last mature forest in Upper Darby would increase flooding, destroy wildlife habitats, and worsen the urban heat island effect.
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