June 2024
Meet our New Admin Support Staff
June 26, 2024
We are thrilled to introduce Angela, the newest member of our Admin team here at the Chester County Planning Commission! Meet Angela.
CCPC Board Tours Upland Park
June 26, 2024
This month our Board held a special off-site meeting at the Barn at Upland Park, where they toured the property before hosting their monthly meeting agenda. See the follow up.
VPP Rolling Mini-Grants Now Available
June 25, 2024
We're excited to share a new opportunity for municipalities to apply for Rolling Mini-Grants through the county's Vision Partnership Program! Learn more and apply.
Reflecting on 5 Years of Landscapes3: Preserving and Protecting Our Environment
June 25, 2024
We're highlighting some of the most notable achievements of Landscapes3 over the last five years as part of the plan's assessment. Check out how the county has fulfilled the Preserve and Protect goals.
May 2024
Chester County Announces 30th Annual Town Tours & Village Walks Program
May 23, 2024
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe are pleased to announce details of the 2024 Town Tours & Village Walks program, kicking-off at the Chester County History Center in West Chester on Thursday evening, June 6. Learn more.
Following Up: Sustainability Summit for HOAs
May 20, 2024
CCPC's Sustainability Division hosted a Sustainability Summit for those living in, working with, or serving on the Board of Homeowners' Associations across Chester County on Tuesday, April 30. Read more.
2024 VPP Round 1 Recipients
May 20, 2024
Congratulations to the first round of recipients for the 2024 Vision Partnership Program! They include Kennett Square Borough, Malvern Borough, Upper Uwchlan Township, and New Garden Township. Read about their projects.
Five Years of Landscapes3
May 17, 2024
Chester County's Comprehensive Plan, Landscapes3, has reached the midpoint of its ten-year lifespan and seen significant success since its adoption in 2018. See the overview and take our L3 trends survey.
Meet Our New Community Planner
May 17, 2024
From intern to full-time staff member, we are excited to welcome Elise Davis to CCPC's Community Planning Division! Learn more about Elise.
Chester County Commissioners Adopt New Heritage Tourism Plan
May 9, 2024
Chester County Commissioners recently adopted a new Heritage Tourism Plan that encourages all communities in the county to share stories that highlight their identity and history — which will support local and regional preservation, conservation, tourism, and quality of life. Learn more.
April 2024
2023 Housing Report
April 29, 2024
The 2023 Housing Report highlights data on the latest housing prices, affordability, and new units constructed across Chester County. Check it out.
Transportation Awards
April 23, 2024
Chester County projects received nearly $5 million in funding through PA Department of Community and Economic Development's Multimodal Transportation Fund Program! Learn more.
Meet CCPC's Sustainability Intern, Heather Jacobson
April 22, 2024
In her search for an internship relating to sustainability, Heather fit in perfectly with CCPC's new Sustainability Division. Meet our intern, Heather Jacobson!
Chester County's 2024 Farm Guide Now Available
April 19, 2024
Whether you're on the hunt for locally-grown produce, a fun weekend activity, or you want to learn a little more about agriculture, one of Chester County's important industries, the annual Chester County Farm Guide has it all! Check it out!
Open Space Numbers Continue to Grow in Chesco
April 18, 2024
Each year CCPC tracks and reports the amount of protected open space in Chester County. According to the 2023 POST report, 151,000 acres, or 31.1% of the county is now protected as open space. Learn more.
America250 PA Update — Join the Journey
April 17, 2024
Many nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, municipal commissions, Elected Officials, and individuals have already jumped on board to make the nation's 250th in 2026 a celebration with a purpose. Find out more and get involved.
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
April 15, 2024
Project submissions are now open for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. This 5-billion-dollar, 5-year program makes federal funds available to local, county, and regional agencies to create safety plans. Learn more.
Chester County Earns "SolSmart Gold" Recognition for Solar Energy Leadership
April 2, 2024
Chester County Government has received national gold level SolSmart recognition for encouraging the growth of clean, affordable solar energy at the local level. Check it out!
March 2024
CCPC Releases Village Preservation Guide
March 26, 2024
We're excited to share our new Village Preservation Design Guide, which illustrates key design and planning principles for the county's historic villages. Learn more and view the guide.
Planning Kennett Connections
March 26, 2024
Kennett Square Borough, Kennett Township, and East Marlborough Township received a grant through the county's Vision Partnership Program to help fund their plan for the future of the region's walking and biking trails. Learn about Planning Kennett Connections.
2023 Non-residential Construction Report Released
March 21, 2024
CCPC's Senior Housing and Economic Planner, Libby Horwitz, recently presented the results of the county's 2023 Non-residential Construction Report. Learn more.
Meet CCPC's New Board Member
March 19, 2024
We are excited to welcome CCPC's newest Board Member, Frank Furman! Learn more.
County Commissioners Recognize Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful's Chester County Volunteer of the Year
March 14, 2024
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe presented a citation this week to Kelly McDowell, who was named Volunteer of the Year through the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful statewide program. Learn more.
February 2024
Wrapping Up — 2023 Development Activity
February 29, 2024
CCPC saw a rebound in proposed residential development activity in 2023, when compared to 2022. An overview of the county's 2023 development activity was recently provided by CCPC's Act 247 Review crew. See more info.
CCPC Releases Rural Landscapes Design Guide
February 21, 2024
CCPC's latest design guide features design elements and recommendations for development within the county's rural landscapes. Check it out.
CCPC Releases 2023 Annual Report
February 21, 2024
CCPC's 2023 Annual Report shows yet another successful year of Landscapes3 implementation throughout Chester County! This year marked the program's 5th anniversary. See some highlights.
Meet CCPC's New Graphics Specialist
February 13, 2024
We're excited to welcome CCPC's new Graphics Specialist to the team, Guinevere (Gwen) Duli! Learn more.
January 2024
Following Up: Solar Adopter's Conference
January 25, 2024
Chesco's Environmental and Energy Advisory Board and partners hosted a Solar Adopter's Conference on January 18 where presenters discussed the ways in which solar technology and incentives can provide environmental and cost saving benefits for businesses and organizations. Learn more.
New Resource for Reinvestment Opportunities
January 23, 2024
CCPC released a new online resource for municipalities looking to discover potential redevelopment and reinvestment opportunities within their communities. Learn more.
Meet CCPC's New Heritage Preservation Coordinator
January 17, 2024
CCPC helps to tell the story of Chester County's past in various ways. We are excited to welcome our new Heritage Preservation Coordinator to carry out this task, David Blackburn! Learn more.
Closing 2023 and Planning for 2024 through Landscapes3
January 4, 2024
Over the past five years Landscapes3 has served the community by providing a strong planning foundation for partners around the county. Learn about the progress made in 2023 (and over the last five years) as we make our way into 2024 and plan for the future of Chester County.