Hey, Philly! @PHLPublicHealth needs your vote to name the City’s public restrooms!
The restrooms will be installed in different neighborhoods over five years. What do you think they should be named?
Voting closes Thursday, June 29 at 5pm! 🗳️forms.office.com/Pages/Response…
PHL's Department of Planning & Development
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Welcome to the City of Philadelphia's Department of Planning and Development and PHDC!
Check out what's happening: linktr.ee/PHLPlanDevelop
- Some cities made streets where the cows and sheep formed trails. William Penn planned and designed the layout of our streets. Can you tell? #FlyPhillyFly #FlyEaglesFly
- Four proposed developments have the potential to transform the Callowhill neighborhood. The #PhilaPlanning Civic Design Review Committee will consider all 4 together at a special meeting on 7/20. If completed they would create more than 1,300 homes! phila.gov/media/20210707…
- We're THRILLED to announce the new #PhillyFirstHomeProgram with expanded down payment assistance of up to $10,000 for new homebuyers in Philly! 🏘️ ➡️#PhillyFirstHome funds can be used for down payment or closing costs 🙌#HomeownershipReality #PhillyFirst bit.ly/2JelfwZ
- The Art Commission has made a decision on the Christopher Columbus statue
- COVID-19 restrictions will leave many families with reduced or no income. Unfortunately that means paying for housing will become a challenge for some. @PhiladelphiaGov has resources available to help Philly renters and homeowners facing housing issues. ➡️bit.ly/2Wuw1oG
- Lost income because of COVID-19? Having trouble paying your rent? We might be able to help. @PhiladelphiaGov is launching a COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. ➡️Apps begin Tuesday, May 12, 10AM ➡️Deadline: Sat., May 16, 5PM Get more info: phlrentassist.org
- One of the first Philadelphia neighborhoods created by developers is now designated as a historic district on the Philadelphia Register. This morning, #PhilaHistorical voted to preserve the community’s identity and officially designate it #OverbrookFarms Historic District! 🏡
- "My city!" -our retiring ED Gary Jastrzab. Staff chipped in to buy this 1845-50 map of Philadelphia by cartographer S. Augustus Mitchell Sr.
- "Don't ask ppl to come to you. We go to where ppl are living their lives & ask to be their guest"@ChelseaMauldin @publicpolicylab #GovLabPHL
- Welcome! Beginning now this account will now be home to content from ALL the City agencies of Planning & Development. You’ll learn about affordable housing, historic preservation, public art, vacant land and so much more! New name, more content!
- Happy Valentine's Day from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission!
- Happy Valentine's Day from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission!

















