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Department of Planning and Development, City of Philadelphia


  • About Us

    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:

    Philadelphia Art Commission

    Philadelphia City Planning Commission

    Division of Development Services

    Division of Housing and Community Development

    Philadelphia Historical Commission

    Zoning Board of Adjustment

    We also partner with the PHDC

    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:

    Philadelphia Art Commission

    Philadelphia City Planning Commission

    Division of Development Services

    Division of Housing and Community Development

    Philadelphia Historical Commission

    Zoning Board of Adjustment

    We also partner with the PHDC

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