Today William C. Payne, Director of Planning for the City of Chester, was honored by the American Planning Association (APA) Pennsylvania Chapter at its annual awards conference in Lancaster, PA. William Payne was the recipient of the professional planning award for his work in the City of Chester.
Planning Leadership Award for Professional Planner
William C. Payne
Planning is not a profession for impatient people who have to see the results of their work immediately, particularly if they work in the Commonwealth's more distressed communities. By the very nature of their work, planners look at the long term. William Payne, who has spent decades leading revitalization efforts in Delaware County and the City of Chester, has seen the results of his impressive efforts, as he helped plan for many major projects in the city, including Harrah's Casino and Racetrack, the PPL Stadium, the Wharf at Rivertown office development, University Crossing mixed use development, and the Wellington Heights mixed-income housing development.
congrats Bill
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