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Department of Planning and Development

Creating strong neighborhoods with empowered residents.

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Department of Planning and Development

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:

We also partner with the PHDC.

Together we are charting a vibrant future for our city.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email planning.development@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 683-4601
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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Events

  • Jun
    12
    Event
    Philadelphia City Planning Commission - Special Meeting
    9:00 am to 11:00 am
    Event

    Philadelphia City Planning Commission - Special Meeting

    June 12, 2025
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    This is a special meeting of the City Planning Commission to provide recommendations on amendments made to the FY26 Capital Budget and FY26-FY31 Capital Program prior to final passage by City Council

    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
    13
    Event
    Historical Commission monthly meeting
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm
    1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Event

    Historical Commission monthly meeting

    June 13, 2025
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
    1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Applicants, property owners, and the public may participate in the Historical Commission’s meeting in person or remotely on Zoom. The Commissioners and their staff will attend the meeting in person. The advisory committee meetings will continue to be held on Zoom only. The Historical Commission’s meeting will be held in Room 18-029 on the 18th floor of 1515 Arch Street, also called the One Parkway Building, at the northeast corner of 16th and Arch Streets, across Arch Street from Love Park. 

    Applicants, property owners, and the public may participate in the Historical Commission’s meeting remotely in three ways: live with a computer, tablet, or smartphone; live with a telephone; and in advance by email.

    To join with a device, go to this website or scan the QR code on June 13.
    Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83836364796?pwd=NJGpWsJYaatZSgUPb3IuKEaedgx7Bb.1
    Passcode: 102133

    To join by telephone, call this number on June 13.
    Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
    Meeting ID: 838 3636 4796#
    Participant ID: #
    Passcode: 102133#

    To email comments, send them to preservation@phila.gov by noon on June 12.
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Our programs

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Citizens Planning Institute

Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) is the education and outreach arm of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC).
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Restore, Repair, Renew Program

Offering low-interest loans to help homeowners make home improvements.
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Basic Systems Repair Program

Providing free emergency home repairs on eligible owner-occupied single-family homes in Philadelphia.

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