Coyle is typical of many who live along the pikes. He grew up in Audubon, moved for a few years to neighboring Mount Ephraim, and back again to Audubon. Patricia Elkis, an expert on suburban sprawl for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, said she believes the salvation of older suburbs indeed lies in their business districts. Elkis realizes not every business district is able to follow the model of Haddonfield, nor should it. Rather, local governments should pay attention to zoning and enforcement.
Appearances go a long way in keeping up property values.
In reality, many of the business along the pikes are doing fine. Auto lube places, flower shops, old-time pharmacies and pizza joints, among other businesses, line the road. Jean Vetrone waves to a neighbor after mailing a letter as kids play at 6th and Center avenues in Mount Ephraim on Thursday. Copyright 2001 Courier-Post. For questions, comments, or problems contact us .