Coatesville is a city in Chester County.  The population was 10,838 at the 2000 census.  The Coatesville area has experienced such rapid growth in recent years that Coatesville City is rapidly transforming into a center for industrial activity within the county.  The community has planned carefully to protect the open spaces, original charm and reputation for a calmer, less hurried lifestyle that once characterized this area.  Housing options blend brick twins, mid-sized Colonials on quarter-acre lots, newer sprawling Colonials on lots of one or more acres, and stately old stone farmhouses that might feature one hundred acres of land or more.  Country estates, working farms and welcome open space with panoramic views are scattered throughout the township.  Good transportation connections and quality schools make this an ideal area for young professionals as well as families of all stages