Established in 1929, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission guides investment and growth in Philadelphia. The Mayor appoints the commissioners, who are supported by the commission staff.
Philadelphia City Planning Commission
Appointed members
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joseph Syrnick, Vice-Chair | Traffic Engineer |
| Vacant | Urban Planner |
| Patrick Eiding | Community Representative |
| Cheryl Gaston, Esq. | Land Use Attorney |
| Michael Johns, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP | Architect |
| Maria Gonzalez | Community Representative |
| Ximena Valle, AIA | Architect |
Ex officio members
| Name | Title | Designee |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Thiel | Managing Director | Brian Clinton |
| Rob Dubow | Director of Finance | Tavare Brown |
| Alba Martinez | Director of Commerce | Dawn Summerville |
| John Mondlak | Interim Director of Planning and Development | Kathleen Grady |