June 29th workshop: Community Involvement in Planning and Zoning

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PLANNING AND ZONING

A Workshop hosted by Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future and New Kensington Community Development Corporation

Philadelphia is experiencing an unprecedented level of development in many of its neighborhoods. While development can bring revitalization and much needed revenue to the city, it can also bring many problems if not done with care and consideration for neighborhood character and its residents.

Many community leaders are finding themselves lost in the zoning process. This workshop will cover the basic topics to help communities learn about zoning and what role they can play in pushing for smart development.

-What is zoning and how does it work in Philadelphia?
-What is the relationship between planning and zoning?
-What role can community organizations play in the zoning process?

Guest speakers:
-William Ewing- Local zoning attorney with 30 years of experience and former member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
-Paula Brumbelow- City Planning Commission, Development Review

Thursday, June 29, 2006, 6:45pm
Coral Streets Arts House Community Room
2446-68 Coral Street
(between Hagert & Letterly Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Christine Knapp at PennFuture at 215-545-9692 or knapp@pennfuture.org or to Duane Wilcox at New Kensington CDC at 215-427-0350 ext 119 or dwilcox@nkcdc.org