What we do
The Department of Planning and Development works in collaboration with communities to promote, plan, preserve, and develop successful neighborhoods for all.
Reaching these goals requires city agencies to work together with residents, businesses, developers, advocates, funders, and each other. Planning and Development has a team of agencies that do just that. Our agencies include:
- Philadelphia Art Commission
- Philadelphia City Planning Commission
- Division of Development Services
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Philadelphia Historical Commission
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
We also partner with the PHDC.
Together we are charting a vibrant future for our city.
Connect
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(215) 683-4601
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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Announcements
Final Notice/Explanation of Proposed Activity in 100-Year Floodplain
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
This is notice that the City of Philadelphia under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the Delaware River Trail Extension – Penn Treaty Park to Battery Development under HUD grant number B-23-CP-PA-1261.
The proposed activity is to construct a 290 foot long section of the Delaware River Trail between Penn Treaty Park and The Battery development.
Please read the full legal notice:
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
Written comments must be received by the City of Philadelphia at the following address on or before August 23rd:
Division of Housing and Community Development,
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
and 215-686-9760,
Attention: Jessie Lawrence,
Director, Department of Planning & Development,
during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email to planning@phila.gov.
Date: August 15, 2025
