Chester County Planning Commission

10/23/2026

At this week’s public meeting, the Chester County Commissioners recognized Community Planning Month by presenting a proclamation to our Executive Director Matt Edmond, Assistant Director Carol Stauffer, and Board Co-Chair Roberta Cosentino.

Read more about the significance of Community Planning Month: https://www.chescoplanning.org/news/2026/1001-PlanningMonth.cfm

10/22/2026

Once unused for decades, this East Whiteland Township site found new life through strategic redevelopment, with the Route 29 interchange at I-76 helping spur its growth. Today, the Atwater area is a thriving mixed-use community with a whole new chapter.

Left Photo: Atwater 2010
Right Photo: Atwater 2024

10/21/2026

Join American Planning Association, Pennsylvania Chapter, Southeast Section for their 2026 Annual Event - Accelerate with SEPTA on 11/5! Hear from SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) representatives as they present Accelerate, SEPTA’s vision for safe, clean, reliable, and accessible transit across Southeastern PA.

Register below 👇

Please join us for APAPASE’s 2026 Annual Event! Thursday, November 5, 2026 5:30 – 8 PM at DesignPhiladelphia's NEW HOME! 320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia Join APAPASE for our annual event at Design Philadelphia’s new location on S. Broad Street! The theme of this year's annual event is

10/21/2026

There are a few spots left for Chester County 2020's PMPEI Course in Community Planning beginning tomorrow, 10/22! This course is designed for new and experienced planners and officials. Register now: https://cc2020.org/product/the-course-in-community-planning/

Their next course, Subdivision & Land Development Review, begins on 11/12.

10/20/2026

Last week we recognized outstanding citizen leadership, innovative planning, and collaborative projects helping to shape Chester County's future through the 2026 Citizen Planning Awards, in collaboration with Chester County 2020.

Check out the award recipients: https://www.chescoplanning.org/News/2026/1019-CPA.cfm

10/19/2026

Join us for this year's Transportation Forum on 10/27 via Zoom! Topics include:

- Bikes (and More!) Chester County’s Active Transportation Plan for Public Rights-of-Way in Chester County
- Western Main Line Greenway
- Public Transportation Update
- Trail Development Status
- Major Roadway Projects / Other

Register now: https://chesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QEwVeztLQjOWiBaPZqbPYQ #/registration

10/16/2026

Yesterday (10/15), the CCPC Board held their annual offsite board meeting in a hangar at the Chester County Airport , with lunch provided by The Hungry Pilot. It’s always a pleasure to bring the Board together in a unique setting and experience more of what Chester County has to offer! 🙂

10/15/2026

Today's takes us back to October 2021 with the adoption of the county's Climate Action Plan. An update of the plan is currently underway. To follow along and get involved, visit https://www.chescoplanning.org/Environmental/ClimateAction.cfm

10/14/2026

The start of fall foliage reminds us how much trees add to our communities! 🍂

Street trees provide shade, reduce stormwater runoff, and help create attractive, welcoming neighborhoods. Explore our Street Trees to learn more about the benefits, how to get started, and considerations to take: https://www.chescoplanning.org/MuniCorner/eTools/78-StreetTrees.cfm

10/13/2026

There's just over two weeks to submit your application for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)'s Multimodal Transportation Fund program!

The program is intended to provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.

Apply by 10/30! Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/programs-and-doing-business/multimodal-transportation