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Health Care Information Series

PCDC’s Family Support Service program offers a variety of services for the community, one of which is assistance with health care benefits. With the help of PCDC staff, community members can gain access to information about available health care benefits and assistance to apply.

Neighborhood Planning Intern Wanted

PCDC is seeking a student to fill the role of Neighborhood Planning Intern to assist with the creation of a new Neighborhood Plan for Philadelphia Chinatown in Fall 2016. This…
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Chinese Cultural Center Finally Sees Restoration, Reownership

Standing unused for almost a decade, the Chinese Cultural Center was approved for conservatorship under Scioli Turco, Inc. in May 2016.

CATCH THE POWER OF VOTING!!!

This summer, PCDC held four nonpartisan “Voting is Power” events throughout the city to help the community get informed about the upcoming General Election, and get registered to vote.

PCDC Planning Committee Member becomes a Citizen Planner

Annually, PCDC sends one planning committee member to the Citizens Planning Institute to take part in a seven-week course on city planning, zoning, and development. This year, Joe Lee, an…
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Zoning Matters

Below are the current and upcoming zoning matters within the Chinatown district. Zoning matters are presented to the community first, through public RCO meetings, before they are heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).

Coming Soon: Neighborhood Planning Community Survey

How can you help your community without leaving your house?

Design and Improvements Coming to Chinatown Public Space

PCDC has received a Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) 2016 Neighborhood Place Maker Grant.