Mission Statement
"A wonderful place to live and grow."
The WP/SP RCO is a team of dedicated volunteer community members who are driven by the need to preserve the architectural integrity of the neighborhood, make the neighborhood a desirable place for families, individuals, and seniors and create a balance with single-family homeowners, long-term renters, and multi-unit properties, reduce parking issues, and maximize its potential for a sustainable community with a prosperous business community containing enterprises serving the community on the Lancaster Avenue and Chestnut Street corridors. The Organization volunteers undertake whatever tasks are necessary toward fulfillment of its Mission Statement and the Objectives stated in its bylaws specifically including all activities associated
with development, zoning, and planning to fulfill the obligations of the registered RCO.
What is an RCO?
In Philadelphia, Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) are community groups that are concerned with the physical development of their community. The West Powelton/Saunders Park RCO covers the West Powelton neighborhood within West Philadelphia and is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit. Some of its main activities include reviewing zoning cases, running a neighborhood cleaning initiative, and planning events. More about the structure of the WP/SP RCO can be found on the Governance page.
