City planning Philadelphia

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a portraiture of city of philadelphia, thomas holme - first map of philadelphia, ca. 1683


philadelphia s central city created in 17th century following plan william penn s surveyor thomas holme. center city structured long straight streets running due east-west , north-south, forming grid pattern between delaware , schuylkill rivers aligned courses. original city plan designed allow easy travel , keep residences separated open space prevent spread of fire. penn planned creation of 5 public parks in city renamed in 1824 (new names in parenthesis): centre square (penn square), northeast square (franklin square), southeast square (washington square), southwest square (rittenhouse square), , northwest square (logan circle/square). center city had estimated 183,240 residents of 2015, making second-most populated downtown area in united states, after midtown manhattan in new york city.


philadelphia s neighborhoods divided large sections—north, northeast, south, southwest philadelphia, west, , northwest—surrounding center city, corresponds closely city s limits before consolidation in 1854. each of these large areas contains numerous neighborhoods, of boundaries derive boroughs, townships, , other communities constituted philadelphia county before inclusion within city.


the city planning commission, tasked guiding growth , development of city, has divided city 18 planning districts part of philadelphia2035 physical development plan. of city s 1980 zoning code overhauled 2007 2012 part of joint effort between former mayors john f. street , michael nutter. zoning changes intended rectify incorrect zoning maps in order facilitate future community development, city forecasts additional 100,000 residents , 40,000 jobs added 2035.


the philadelphia housing authority largest landlord in pennsylvania. established in 1937, nation s fourth-largest housing authority, housing 84,000 people , employing 1,250. in 2013, budget $371 million. philadelphia parking authority works ensure adequate parking city residents, businesses , visitors.








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