COVID-19 update: The offices of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission are closed until further notice. The commission and its staff are working remotely.
Meeting notice: Our public meetings have moved online. The next meeting of the Civic Design Review committee will be held on Tuesday, January 5 at 1 p.m. on the Zoom platform. For dial-in instructions, view the meeting agenda.
Meeting notice: There will be no City Planning Commission meeting in January, 2021. Please join us on Thursday, February 25 at 1 p.m. on the Zoom platform. For dial-in instructions, view the meeting agenda.
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
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(215) 683-4615
Fax: (215) 683-4630
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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