Services
Art Commission
The Art Commission is Philadelphia’s design review board and part of the Department of Planning and Development. It ensures that development in Philadelphia is beautiful, orderly, and appropriate so that the City is a desirable place to live, visit, and do business.
Street Department
The Department of Streets maintains 320 bridges and 2,525 miles of streets and highways. The department issues permits for temporary street closures and no parking areas for events, construction work, or a streetery.
Historical Commission
The City of Philadelphia's Historical Commission ensures the preservation of Philadelphia's historic resources and properties. The Commission is also part of The Department of Planning and Development and its staff reviews building permit applications and nominations to the register.
City Planning Commission
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) guides investment and growth in Philadelphia. As part of the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development, the PCPC is a bridge between the public and the government.