About the Growing Greater Philadelphia Program of DVRPC:

The strategy has three big goals: open economic opportunities to everyone; compete globally; and sustain a high quality of life. Each goal is supported by specific strategies and initiatives to sustain and grow jobs throughout the region, at the regional and local level.

The strategy emphasizes traditional economic development priorities such as transportation, education, international trade and the region’s business climate. Newer emphasis areas include a local revitalization strategies, workforce development and advancing social equity and diversity.

DVRPC manages the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Greater Philadelphia region, satisfying provisions of the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA).