Connections 2050 Explorer

Connections 2050 Explorer

Product No.: WEB22017
Date Published: 05/2022

Launch ProductThe Connections 2050 Explorer summarizes the Connections 2050: Plan for Greater Philadelphia in a highly graphic web interface. It details key regional trends and forces; population and employment forecasts; the Plan's vision, principles, focus areas and goals with related interactive maps; key strategies needed to achieve the vision; contains a summary of the financial plan; and considerations for implementation.

Geographic Area Covered: The nine-county DVRPC region, which covers the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties in New Jersey.

Key Words: Connections 2050, Vision, principles, focus areas, goals, strategies, Tracking Progress, indicators, scenarios, equity, resiliency, sustainability, environment, communities, transportation, economy, key strategies, open space, Centers, housing, greenhouse gas emissions, net Zero emissions, Vision Zero, roads, transit, walking, biking, infrastructure, The Circuit, shared mobility, financial plan, major regional projects, transportation funding, implementation.

Staff Contact(s)

Project Team

  • Glenn T. McNichol Principal GIS Analyst
  • Kimberly A. Dean Manager, Office of Creative and Print Services
  • Brett Fusco Associate Director, Comprehensive Planning
  • Jaclyn Davis Manager, Office of Long Range Planning
  • Michael Boyer Director of Regional Planning
  • Rebecca J. Maule Senior Graphic Artist
  • Christopher R. Pollard Manager, Office of GIS
  • Christopher J. Linn, AICP Manager,Office of Climate and Environment
  • Angela Rio Graphic Design and Print Specialist
  • Kelly Meehan GIS Analyst
  • Stephanie Cavacini Associate Manager, Office of Creative and Print Services
  • Benjamin T. Gruswitz, AICP Manager, Socioeconomic and Land Use Analytics
  • Michael Ruane Associate Director, Planning Innovation

Translation Request

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Title VI Statement

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related nondiscrimination mandates in all programs and activities. DVRPC's website, www.dvrpc.org, may be translated into multiple languages. Publications and other public documents can usually be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. DVRPC’s public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities, and held in transit-accessible locations whenever possible. Translation, interpretation, or other auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a public meeting. Translation and interpretation services for DVRPC’s projects, products, and planning processes are available, generally free of charge, by calling (215) 592-1800. All requests will be accommodated to the greatest extent possible.

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