Community Heritage Partners

Community Heritage Partners (CHP) is an award-winning architecture, urban design, and planning practice based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1985, our firm has built a reputation for innovative and practical design solutions that enhance communities and build a vibrant future.

Our Expertise

We combine architecture, planning, urban design, historic preservation, and real estate development to spark urban regeneration, increasing livability, well-being, and vitality for the future. Our diverse team of experts draws from backgrounds in planning, architecture, urban design, building science, sustainability, graphic design, property and historical research, historic preservation, public policy, and real estate development.

Areas of Practice

Architecture: Integrating function and affordability through design, we create buildings and spaces that provide social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Preservation: Maximizing the advantages of historic renovation projects through sensitive design interventions that qualify for investment tax credits and foster sustainable revenue growth.

Urban Design: Improving places where people live, learn, work, and grow by fostering community participation and implementing strategic design solutions.

Development: Utilizing our expertise in architecture, planning, preservation, and real estate to reinvent older places, optimize project benefits, and enhance financial returns.

Our Approach

Our collaborative approach emphasizes:

• Client-centered design: We actively engage clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and aspirations.
• Sustainability: We prioritize environmentally conscious solutions that respect the character of the place and the surrounding community.
• Community engagement: We actively involve residents in the planning process to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Innovation: We embrace new technologies and design trends to create unique and adaptable spaces.

Our Vision

Community Heritage Partners believes in the power of design to shape a vibrant future. We are committed to building a world where sustainable, livable communities are accessible to all.