Citizens Planning Institute accepting applications

Now through Sept. 25, the Philadelphia Citizen’s Planning Institute is accepting applications for the next round of courses.

The institute offers a series of courses to help engage citizens in Philadelphia’s planning process.

This Fall, accepted residents will take three-session core course and two elective courses, and complete a project in their study  of planning, land use, zoning, design practices and vacant land policy. Courses will begin in October.

In the last three years, 180 people have participated in the program.

Applications are available on the institute’s website, and are due by Sept. 25

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