According to the Suburban and Wayne Times, Radnor Township is considering turning the neighborhood of North Wayne into an Historic District, which would limit the demolition and severe alteration of historic properties.

After many residents were shocked by the demolition of the Creutzberg house on Poplar Avenue in 2002, North Wayne neighbors became more active and aware of the historical significance of their neighborhood. Now Radnor Township is considering an ordinance to help preserve the Victorian-era homes, which are part of one of the nation's first planned suburban development and are collectively in the National Register of Historic Places. According to the article:

"On Monday the board approved the introduction of an ordinance with the intent to 'protect and enhance the North Wayne Historic District for educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through preservation, protection and regulation of the buildings of historic interest or importance within the District,' states the document. 'It is the further intent of this ordinance to safeguard elements of architectural history throughout the District, which have been determined to be of historic significance.'"

Radnor Commissioners are intent on turning other districts into historic areas, including the Garrett Hill/Rosemont area. South Wayne is also an obvious candidate.

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