Are new developments ruining Easton’s historic roots? Residents voice concerns.

As Easton continues to see new large-scale developments with modern designs, residents have raised concerns about whether those projects fit into the historic city.

Recent projects such as The Marquis, The Watermark and The Confluence, which is currently under construction, have drawn attention for their multi-story scale and contemporary style in a city with historic architecture and colonial roots.

During an Easton Planning Commission meeting in September, discussions of a condo building on South Third Street allowed residents to advocate for historic preservation in the city. Many noted this complex was too large in scale compared to other downtown structures…

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