A Better Philadelphia
The Citizens Planning Institute’s mission is to empower citizens to take a more effective and active role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and of Philadelphia, through a greater understanding of city planning and the steps involved in development projects.
Become a Citizen Planner
Find out how you can learn more about planning practices and how your organization can be more effective in maintaining and improving the quality of life in your community. Read More
What do YOU care about?
Better access to parks and recreation areas? Greater variety in stores and services closer to where you live? Find out how planning helps. Read More
Learn to Plan, Plan to Change
Change is inevitable. It will happen whether our community is prepared or not. Citizen Planners have the know-how to address change head-on and create a vision for their community’s future. Read More
UPCOMING CLASSES
(application required)
Application period for the Spring 2012 course series will begin March 1.
Application form and course descriptions will be available March 1. Spring flyer will be available at the end of February.
Download Fall 2011 Course flyer
Download FALL 2011 CPI application (Spring application will be similar)
Go to CPI Planning Classroom for past session summaries and Spring class schedule.