Planning News — 2026
May 2026
2026 Town Tours and Village Walks Program Expands in Honor of Nation's 250th
May 8, 2026
The 32nd annual Chester County Town Tours & Village Walks program kicked off on April 30 at the Chester County Historic Courthouse, bringing together residents, local officials, historic preservationists, and community members from across the county. See the follow up and learn more about this year's Town Tours program.
April 2026
2026 Town Tours and Village Walks Program Expands in Honor of Nation's 250th
April 16, 2026
The Chester County Commissioners are pleased to announce the return of the popular Town Tours and Village Walks program, which has been expanded this year in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Now entering its 32nd season, the program will kick off at the Chester County Historic Courthouse on Thursday, April 30, and conclude on October 15. Learn more about this year's Town Tours and Village Walks.
March 2026
Data Center Event Recap
March 18, 2026
To help municipal leaders better understand the issues and prepare for potential development of data centers, the Chester County Planning Commission partnered with the Chester County Association of Township Officials, Montgomery County, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to host an event on understanding data centers in Southeast Pennsylvania on March 10, 2026. Read the event recap.
February 2026
2025 Development and Ordinance Review Activity
February 24, 2026
Each year, CCPC's Act 247 Review Team prepares an overview of development and ordinance review activity and trends across Chester County. See what took place in 2025.
Grant Funding Awards (Continued)
February 23, 2026
Last month we shared a significant number of grant awards that were announced for Chester County. We're excited to share that since then, two more state programs announced their awards, providing more than $13 million in additional funding! View projects awarded.
January 2026
Grant Funding Awards
January 21, 2026
We're excited to share that a significant number of project awards were announced for Chester County recipients in December! View projects awarded.
Heading out of 2025 and into 2026
January 9, 2026
CCPC had a strong year in 2025 — strengthening community partnerships, advancing key projects, and planning for the years ahead. As we begin a new year, we'd like to reflect on a few notable highlights that defined CCPC's work in 2025 and helped position us for what's next. Learn more about some key accomplishments in 2025.