Part of the town's charm lies in the myriad of "mom and pop" retail shops that line the major thoroughfares and that have operated in the township for generations.
During the planning process of the 2003 Radnor Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan, special emphasis was placed upon the need to develop a long-term Master Plan for the Wayne Business District, establishing planning goals that would guide the future growth and development of the downtown business community.
The mission of the Community Development Department is to serve the residents of Radnor Township through the administration and enforcement of regulatory ordinances.