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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1515 Arch St.
13th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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(215) 683-4601
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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Announcements
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.
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