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Philadelphia City Planning Commission

Guiding the orderly growth and development of the City of Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia City Planning Commission

Notice: The Planning Commission and Civic Design Review committee’s monthly meetings are moving to a hybrid format. To learn how to participate, see our public meetings page. Plan reviews are available via eCLIPSE or by scheduling an in-person appointment. Our offices are not yet open for walk-ins.

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What we do

As part of the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) is a bridge between the public and the government.

We guide investment and growth in Philadelphia. The goal is to create neighborhoods that are well-connected, affordable, and desirable places to live and work.

As outlined in the City's charter, PCPC oversees the:

  • Physical development plan of the City, or the Comprehensive Plan.
  • Zoning ordinances, maps, and amendments.
  • Capital Program and Budget.
  • Streets and land subdivisions.
  • Recommendations to City Council related to zoning and development legislation.

The Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that focuses on land-based issues. Community groups, City Council members, and developers can use the plan as a road map for development in their areas.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email planning@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 683-4615
Fax: (215) 683-4630
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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Announcements

Announcement

Become a community partner and help update the Comprehensive Plan!

The Philadelphia City Planning Commission seeks community partners to help update the Comprehensive Plan. These neighborhood and community groups will help lead community engagement for Phila2050: Planning Together.

Community partners will help Philadelphians share their stories, imagine the future of our city, and work with the Planning Commission to develop ideas on how to achieve these goals. This role is compensated, and there are 9-month and 18-month partnership opportunities available.

To be eligible, community partners must:

  • Work within Philadelphia and serve Philadelphia residents.
  • Have 501(c)(3) status or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
  • Be able to complete program activities within the established program period.
  • Send two staff members or community volunteers to a six-week training course with the Citizens Planning Institute.

If you’d like to become a community partner or recommend an organization to be a partner, fill out our interest form.

To stay in the know, sign up for our mailing list.

Announced on: Philadelphia City Planning Commission, Department of Planning and Development

Our programs

Philadelphia 2035 logo over the Philadelphia skyline.

The Comprehensive Plan

Planning for Philadelphia's physical development and creating a road map to achieve that vision.
Map of Center City Philadelphia

Registered Community Organizations (RCOs)

Offering community members the chance to learn about developments that affect them and to give feedback.
Workers operating a paving machine

Capital Program

Preparing the Capital Program and Budget for municipal buildings, facilities, and specialized equipment.
Cars drive past shops on Germantown Avenue.

Germantown Avenue: Celebrating Our Past, Building Our Future

Saving historic places, sharing the benefits of growth, and supporting great development.
Philadelphia Citizen Planning Institute logo.

Citizens Planning Institute

Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) is the education and outreach arm of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC).
A view of City Hall from street level with the Philadelphia2050 logo superimposed on the image.

Philadelphia2050: Planning Together

Creating a vision for a resilient, desirable, and affordable Philadelphia.

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Events

  • May
    15
    Event
    Philadelphia City Planning Commission Meeting
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA 19102
    Event

    Philadelphia City Planning Commission Meeting

    May 15, 2025
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 4 hours
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA 19102
    map

    Agenda, meeting materials and access information available at https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-city-planning-commission/public-meetings/  

    Participate in-person:
    You can attend the City Planning Commission meeting in person. Meetings are held at:
    One Parkway Building
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Participate virtually (Zoom):
    If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, please join us online: You will be able to view the meeting and submit questions. 

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84629842291?pwd=YXRaTmdIeE04YXAvelVxcVZCVVhkZz09

    •    The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM
    •    Zoom may ask you to add an extension to your browser before you log in.
    •    Webinar ID: 846 298 42291
    •    Passcode: 146958

    If you do not have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, please join us on your landline telephone. You will be able to listen, but not see the presentation.  
    •    Dial: +1 (267) 831-0333
    •    Webinar ID: 846 298 42291
    •    Passcode: 146958

    Members of the public have multiple ways to comment on agenda items. When the agenda item that you are interested in is being discussed, members in person will first have a chance to state their comment. If you attend virtually, you can use the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are joining by phone, you may also use the “raise hand” feature by dialing “*9” during the public comment period.  

    Participate with written comment:
    We will also field questions and comments by email. Questions and comments must be received before noon the day before the Planning Commission meeting in order to be considered. Please send emails to: planning@phila.gov 

  • Jun
    3
    Event
    Civic Design Review Committee
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Event

    Civic Design Review Committee

    June 3, 2025
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 4 hours
    Agenda, meeting materials and access information available at https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-city-planning-commission/public-meetings/

    Participate in-person:
    You can attend the CDR meeting in person. Meetings are held at:
    One Parkway Building
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029
    Philadelphia, PA 19102
     
    Participate virtually (Zoom):
    If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, please join us online: You will be able to view the meeting and submit questions.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X4z48ofCSkeVKdZP1G_WHQ
    •    The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM
    •    Zoom may ask you to add an extension to your browser before you log in.
    •    Webinar ID: 848 2820 6308
    •    Passcode: 001767


    If you do not have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, please join us on your landline telephone. You will be able to listen, but not see the presentation.  
    •    Dial: +1 (267) 831-0333
    •    Webinar ID: 848 2820 6308
    •    Passcode: 001767


    Members of the public have multiple ways to comment on agenda items. When the agenda item that you are interested in is being discussed, members in person will first have a chance to state their comment. If you attend virtually, you can use the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are joining by phone, you may also use the “raise hand” feature by dialing “*9” during the public comment period.  

    Participate with written comment:
    We will also field questions and comments by email. Questions and comments must be received before noon the day before the Civic Design Review meeting in order to be considered. Please send emails to: cdr@phila.gov 
  • Jun
    5
    Event
    Philadelphia City Planning Commission Meeting
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA 19102
    Event

    Philadelphia City Planning Commission Meeting

    June 5, 2025
    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 4 hours
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA 19102
    map

    Agenda, meeting materials and access information available at https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-city-planning-commission/public-meetings/  

    Participate in-person:
    You can attend the City Planning Commission meeting in person. Meetings are held at:
    One Parkway Building
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Participate virtually (Zoom):
    If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, please join us online: You will be able to view the meeting and submit questions. 

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84629842291?pwd=YXRaTmdIeE04YXAvelVxcVZCVVhkZz09

    •    The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM
    •    Zoom may ask you to add an extension to your browser before you log in.
    •    Webinar ID: 846 298 42291
    •    Passcode: 146958

    If you do not have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, please join us on your landline telephone. You will be able to listen, but not see the presentation.  
    •    Dial: +1 (267) 831-0333
    •    Webinar ID: 846 298 42291
    •    Passcode: 146958

    Members of the public have multiple ways to comment on agenda items. When the agenda item that you are interested in is being discussed, members in person will first have a chance to state their comment. If you attend virtually, you can use the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are joining by phone, you may also use the “raise hand” feature by dialing “*9” during the public comment period.  

    Participate with written comment:
    We will also field questions and comments by email. Questions and comments must be received before noon the day before the Planning Commission meeting in order to be considered. Please send emails to: planning@phila.gov 

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