City of Philadelphia: City Planning Commission

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Citywide Vision

Phase 1 of Philadelphia2035 is a plan for a 21st-century city that thrives with growth and opportunities, connects to the region and world, and renews its valuable resources for future generations. [...]
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New Zoning Code

On August 22, 2012, a new zoning code went into effect for the city. This first comprehensive rewrite of the code in 50 years was a product of a thorough civic engagement process. [...]
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District Plans

18 district plans make up Phase 2 of Philadelphia2035. Each plan, following the themes of THRIVE, CONNECT, and RENEW, offers recommendations for land use, zoning, facilities, and urban design. [...]
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Citzens Planning Institute

The mission is to empower citizens to take a more effective and active role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and of Philadelphia, through a greater understanding of city planning. [...]
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Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan

This Plan is Philadelphia's first Pedestrian Plan, and it also updates the City's Bicycle Network Plan with best practices and over 450 miles of new bicycle facilities. [...]

Meetings and Events

See scheduled meetings, agendas, and meeting minutes of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) and find other, Commission-related activities. Join the PCPC mailing list.

Project Reviews

Check the requirements for plan and design reviews involving PCPC, including new construction, subdivision, floodplains, master plans, overlay districts, facades, Civic Design Review, and more.

Plans

Support Philadelphia2035 as it helps to guide the orderly development of the city. Read completed plans and participate in plans that are underway.

Initiatives

Discover new and ongoing initiatives to improve the planning and zoning process, foster citizen engagement, update zoning maps, and invest in public facilities. Register your community organization.

Citizens Planning Institute

Resources

Find frequently-requested, planning-related maps, publications, and data about the City of Philadelphia.

What's New

MAY 28, 2013 CDR MEETING CANCELLED! »

MAY 28, 2013 CDR MEETING CANCELLED!

MAY 28, 2013 CDR MEETING CANCELLED. The next CDR Meeting will take place on July 2, 2013.
Zoning Code One-Year Review Public Feedback Sessions »

Zoning Code One-Year Review Public Feedback Sessions

PCPC wants to hear from community members, developers, designers, attorneys...anyone who's used the new code in its first year. Sign up for one of (6) feedback sessions, share the flyer, and read more here.
Trail Master Plan available for comment »

Trail Master Plan available for comment

Philadelphia2035 recommends the completion and adoption of a Trail Master Plan to prioritize over 70 proposed trail projects. A draft is available for public review and comment until May 31st.
PCPC has won the American Planning Association's Planning Excellence Award for Best Practice for our Integrated Planning and Zoning Process »

PCPC has won the American Planning Association's Planning Excellence Award for Best Practice for our Integrated Planning and Zoning Process

PCPC has won the American Planning Association's Planning Excellence Award for Best Practice for our Integrated Planning and Zoning Process which includes the new zoning code and our comprehensive plan, Philadelphia2035. Read the full announcement here

Meetings and Events

Project Reviews

Plans

Initiatives

Resources

What's New

MAY 28, 2013 CDR MEETING CANCELLED!

Zoning Code One-Year Review Public Feedback Sessions

Trail Master Plan available for comment

PCPC has won the American Planning Association's Planning Excellence Award for Best Practice for our Integrated Planning and Zoning Process

Zoning and RCO Maps

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