Eva Gladstein

Executive Director of the Zoning Code Commission

Eva Gladstein serves as Executive Director of the 31-member Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission, created to reform and modernize Philadelphia's outdated and complex zoning code. Gladstein formerly served as Director of Special Projects for the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department, where her primary responsibility was managing the implementation of Economic Opportunity Plans to increase City utilization of minority-, women- and disabled-owned businesses and the employment of minorities, women, and Philadelphia residents in large-scale City-funded projects.  Gladstein also served as the Director of Neighborhood Transformation for Mayor John F. Street, coordinating a multifaceted strategy designed to renew and strengthen entire communities, to ensure quality housing, clean and secure streets and vibrant cultural and recreational outlets. Prior to being appointed to this position, Gladstein served as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Empowerment Zone under Mayors Street and Rendell for close to seven years.

Gladstein began her career in the mid-1970s, co-founding and directing several non-profit organizations, and has worked consistently since then to implement self-sufficiency and community revitalization programs.  Gladstein is an experienced trainer and public speaker. She lives in Philadelphia and has been active on the Boards of a variety of civic associations.