The Community Development Department
is a team of skilled professionals striving to improve
the quality of life in the City of Reading through the
encouragement of community participation, effective administration
of programs, efficient allocation of resources, judicious
enforcement of regulations and sound planning practices.
Neighborhood Planning
Economic Development
Land Development and Subdivision Review
Historic Preservation
The Department is responsible for the following specific
functions that guide development and planning activity
in the City:
· Review of proposed development
activity to determine compliance with City regulations
for subdivisions, land development, historic preservation,
and zoning.
· Neighborhood target programs
to identify planning objectives for neighborhoods throughout
the City.
· Administration of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership
(HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs. Activities
funded by these programs include a variety of public improvements,
public services, economic development actions, and housing
and planning activity.
· The administrative program
which ensures that the program and activities are meeting
the community’s needs and federal, state and local
mandates.
· Contact: Daniel Robinson - Director
Community Development Department - Room 3-06
Phone: 610-655-6211
