Siemens Property Sale
On November 13, 2024, our board approved a sales agreement with Rockwell Development Group for the Siemens property. Rockwell plans to build either a 55+ residential community or a business/commercial park (based on township approvals) and are making plans for open space as well as a natatorium. Proceeds from this sale will help to finance upcoming renovations to Bradford Heights, Lionville, and Brandywine Wallace Elementary Schools.
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Property History
The Uwchlan Township property was purchased from Siemens Medical Solutions for $22 million with the intent of building a third secondary campus. DASD was unable to gain the necessary zoning change in order to construct a school building.
Student enrollment growth has been in the central and southern portions of the school district and not the north, where the property is located. Therefore, it is fiscally responsible to our tax-payers to sell the property.
- In 2014, DASD entered into a sales agreement with Hankin Group. Hankin was unable to gain zoning approval for their proposed residential and retail development, and, after seven years, they terminated their agreement with the district.
- On February 9, 2022, the district entered a sales agreement with Carvana, LLC for $87,817,000. Carvana withdrew from the sales agreement in March of 2022 after it purchased several regional auto auction businesses.
- In July 2022, Downingtown Area School District entered into a sales agreement with Audubon for the Siemens Property in Uwchlan Township for $96,250,000.
- On October 11, 2023, the district solicitor shared that, after thorough discussion, Downingtown Area School District and Audubon Land Development will work toward unwinding the existing sales agreement for the Siemens/Lionville Station Farm land parcel.
- On May 29, 2024, more than 130 DASD residents attended a Community Conversation to share their insights, opinions and ideas. At the June 12 board meeting, the district presented a comprehensive summary of the Community Conversation, including all responses and remarks from the in-person event and online form.