Month: March 2020

Chester County Government and Courts Status

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Due to Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home” order to help slow the spread of coronavirus throughout the region, Chester County Government and Courts are currently operating on an essential services-only basis, and our office is currently closed. All Chester County Planning Commission staff will be working remotely, and are available to contact via email.

Plans may  be submitted via the Chesco Self Service online portal at https://energov.chesco.org/EG/SelfService/#/home. Endorsements will be made by appointment only. Email ccplanning@chesco.org for an appointment

For staff contact information, please visit https://chescoplanning.org/AboutUs/StaffDirectory.cfm.

If you are not able to complete your business online or find answers to your questions, please send us an email at  ccplanning@chesco.org, and someone will respond. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.  Please stay healthy, stay safe and stay home to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

2019 Transportation Improvement Inventory

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The Environment and Infrastructure Division has completed and posted its 2019 Transportation Improvement Inventory (TII) to the Chester County Planning Commission’s website. In addition to the complete TII document, the website offers project lists by municipality, as well as legislative district. The TII is a comprehensive record of known transportation needs within Chester County. It includes proposed roadway, bridge, bicycle/pedestrian, and transit projects that have been recommended to the CCPC by municipalities and other stakeholders over time.

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Spring Planners’ Forum Highlights Economic Development, Housing, and new opportunities along the Brandywine River

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It was a great turnout at the Chester County Planning Commission’s Spring Planners’ Forum on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 with nearly 60 people in attendance. Three presentations were given, with an introduction and welcoming remarks from the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art’s Executive Director, Virginia (Ginny) Logan.

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Planning Commission Welcomes New Technical Services Specialist

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We are pleased to announce that Benjamin Nein has joined our staff as the new Technical Services Specialist. Benny recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning, and is on track to complete his Master of Science in Geography later this year. While an undergraduate, Benny was a data analyst intern at the Chester County Department of Parks and Open Space Preservation. He also worked as a graduate assistant providing data research and visuals for faculty and university events. We look forward to having Benny assist with GIS while also providing support with IT related tasks.

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Planning Commission Welcomes New Communications Coordinator

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We are very pleased to announce Elle Steinman has joined our staff as the new Communications Coordinator. Elle graduated from West Chester University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Writing and Linguistics. Elle brings to the Planning Commission four years of experience working with local government, community affairs, and public communications. She is well-versed in a wide range of social media platforms and has been a contributing author to local publications.  Continue Reading →