City Planning

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The Department of City Planning convenes residents, communities, civic organizations, commissions, and public entities to shape a shared vision for Pittsburgh’s future grounded in a Just Transition. Working in partnership, we advance policies and programs at the intersection of climate action, racial justice, and social equity to support healthy, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods for all.

Recognizing the central role of the built environment in daily life, our teams work to promote sustainability, climate resilience, design justice, arts and culture, housing affordability, and economic opportunity through neighborhood planning, land use policies, zoning regulations, development review, and coordination of community development programs and partnerships.

We prioritize neighborhoods that have been harmed by past planning policies and practices that have contributed to racial and economic inequities. This commitment requires authentic community engagement while removing barriers to our services and using more holistic measures to advance the wellbeing of Pittsburgh’s diverse communities.

The Department of City Planning recognizes the power of our residents to transform their neighborhoods and we are committed to supporting that leadership in shaping Pittsburgh’s future.

 

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