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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.

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

Announcement

Substantial Amendment 2021 HOME-ARP Plan + 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan

City of Philadelphia
Substantial Amendment Notice

 Substantial Amendment to the 2021 HOME-ARP Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
Notice of Public Comment Period

The City of Philadelphia is proposing to amend the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan. Congress appropriated American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to be administered through HUD’s HOME program to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. On April 8, 2021, HUD allocated a total of $42,007,561 in HOME-ARP funds to the City of Philadelphia. The City prepared a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, which was approved by HUD. The City proposes to implement the following substantial amendments related to HOME-ARP activities:

  • Revised HOME-ARP budget to increase funding for development and tenant-based rental assistance and decrease funding for supportive services, non-profit operating, and administration/planning.
  • Revisions to the section: “Method for Soliciting HOME-ARP Applications”

The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be amended accordingly to incorporate the revised HOME-ARP budget.

The proposed amendments, including details of the revised budget and text revisions, are available online here: HOME-ARP-Allocation-Plan-Proposed-Amendment-1.pdf. A copy may also be requested by visiting our office at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia PA, 19107 Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.

The 30-day public comment period starts today and ends on November 15th, 2026. Public comments can be sent to saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. If no comments are received, the City will proceed with adoption of the amendment without further notice. The public may receive a copy of the amended HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan upon request.

Division of Housing and Community Development, Mark Dodds, Interim Director
City of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker, Mayor

Announced on: Department of Planning and Development

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Events

  • Nov
    10
    Event
    Philadelphia Art Commission meeting
    9:30 am to 2:00 pm
    One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Philadelphia Art Commission meeting

    November 10, 2026
    9:30 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
    One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Agenda, meeting materials, and instructions for participation are posted to the Art Commission website ahead of each meeting:
    https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-art-commission/public-meetings/
  • Nov
    13
    Event
    Historical Commission monthly meeting
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm
    1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Historical Commission monthly meeting

    November 13, 2026
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
    1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    The Historical Commission will hold its Friday, November 13, 2026 meeting in person at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029. Applicants, property owners, and the public may attend the meeting in person at 1515 Arch Street, or remotely on the Zoom platform using your computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone.

    The meeting agenda, applications, nomination materials, and recent meeting minutes are available on the Historical Commission's Public Meetings page. The Historical Commission will consider adopting the minutes of its most recent meeting at the upcoming meeting. The advisory committee minutes are not formally adopted, but are considered drafts until reviewed by the Historical Commission at the meeting.

    To watch the meeting live on Zoom using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the following link on November 13.
    Link: November 13, 2026 meeting
    Meeting Password: 183622

    To listen to the meeting live on the telephone, call this number on November 13.
    Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
    Meeting ID: 819 3504 2022#
    Participant ID: #
    Meeting Password: 183622#

    To offer written comments prior to the meeting, send an email to preservation@phila.gov. Written comments received before noon one business day prior to the meeting will be forwarded to the Commission members.

    After the meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting (and other earlier meetings) on the Recordings page of the Historical Commission's website.

    For more information on the meeting, see the FAQs for Historical Commission's Meeting.
  • Nov
    18
    Event
    Historical Commission Committee on Historic Designation meeting
    9:30 am to 2:00 pm
    Zoom
    Event

    Historical Commission Committee on Historic Designation meeting

    November 18, 2026
    9:30 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
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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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Basic Systems Repair Program

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

Market East Revival

Leading a bold vision for the Market East corridor, positioning it as the city's Main Street and a world-class civic and entertainment hub.

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