75th Anniversary
We're celebrating the Chester County Planning Commission's 75th Anniversary on November 1, 2025!
A lot has changed over the years, and we want to share it with you. Now through November 1, stay tuned to this page (and our social media) as we share some of CCPC's history, accomplishments, photos, and other memories from the last 75 years. It's a blast from the past you won't want to miss!
Back in 1956, CCPC was featured in a Coatesville op-ed. Planning was new, and people were unsure about it. But by valuing each municipality's character and vision, much progress was made over the years!
Planning has come a long way over the decades! What once required pencils, rulers, and a steady hand, is now done with a digital screen and the click of a mouse. This transformation reflects how technology has (and continues to) help the planning field evolve.
Once upon a time this was the landscape of Chester County's Exton Square Mall area back in 1958. So much has changed from the 1950s compared to today. Note the drive in theater in the image. Can you spot it?
Check out the image on LinkedIn to compare the aerial from 1958 to today!
