Earned Media and Public Testimony Drive Successful Land Development Project
How Ceisler Media can help generate support for complicated zoning projects
ISSUE
The mixed-use Prickett Preserve at Edgewoodis locatedon 36 acresof land in Lower BucksCounty, Pa., across the street from the popular Shady Brook Farm. It creates a much-needed linkbetween the Corporate Center and the Historical Edgewood Village, but faced concerns from nearby residents about increased congestion.
STRATEGY
Ceisler Media coordinated a public relations campaign to inform township officials, residents and business owners about the benefits of the walkable village, home to a grocery store, pharmacy and bank. The communications and outreach efforts generated significant support from advocates who publicly spoke in favor of developing the project.
RESULT
By establishing a digital presence and managing media relations at events that were attended by hundreds of residents, Ceisler Media’s work assisted the development team to obtain the necessary approvals to receive the requested zoning and the adoption of the final site plans. The successful land development project delivered more than 200 luxury apartments, several new retail sites and a Wegman’s grocery store.