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Department of Planning and Development

Creating strong neighborhoods with empowered residents.

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Department of Planning and Development

Notice: Monthly meetings of the Art, City Planning, and Historical Commissions will convene in person. Learn more about our public meetings.

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.

Connect

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

  • Apr
    16
    Event
    Historical Commission Committee on Historic Designation meeting
    9:30 am to 12:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    Event

    Historical Commission Committee on Historic Designation meeting

    April 16, 2025
    9:30 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Online via Zoom
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    The Committee on Historic Designation will hold its April 16, 2025 meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar platform. You can watch, listen, and comment using a computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone.

    The meeting agenda and nomination materials for the Committee on Historic Designation meeting are available on the Historical Commission's Public Meetings page.

    To watch/listen to and speak during the remote Committee on Historic Designation meeting live on Zoom using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the following link on April 16:
    Link: https://bit.ly/CHDapr16
    Passcode: 619044

    To listen to and speak during the remote Committee on Historic Designation meeting live on the telephone, call the following telephone number on April 16:
    Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
    Webinar ID: 858 0904 9808#
    Participant ID: #
    Passcode: 619044#

    To email comments, send them to preservation@phila.gov by noon the day before the meeting.

    After the meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting on the Recordings page of the Historical Commission’s website.

    For more information on the remote meeting, see the FAQs for Committee on Historic Designation's Remote Meeting.
  • Apr
    17
    Event
    Philadelphia City Planning Commission Meeting
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA 19102
    Event

    Philadelphia City Planning Commission Meeting

    April 17, 2025
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    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 

  • Apr
    22
    Event
    Historical Commission Architectural Committee meeting
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    Event

    Historical Commission Architectural Committee meeting

    April 22, 2025
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Online via Zoom
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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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Restore, Repair, Renew Program

Offering low-interest loans to help homeowners make home improvements.
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Basic Systems Repair Program

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

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