Services

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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Our programs

Events

Aug

5

Event

Civic Design Review Committee

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Event

Civic Design Review Committee

August 5, 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

Aug

21

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

August 21, 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

Sep

2

Event

Civic Design Review Committee

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Event

Civic Design Review Committee

September 2, 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