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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Official metropolitan planning organization promoting the orderly growth, development & redevelopment of Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania

The purpose of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Lehigh Valley region in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. In addition, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission:

1) Provides for the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the Lehigh Valley in accordance with the long-term objectives, principles and standards that are in the best interest and welfare of its inhabitants and political subdivisions.
2) Coordinates and integrates the plans for orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the Lehigh Valley.
3) Improves the social and economic climate of the region.
4) Encourages appropriate land use through implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan.
5) Encourages the maximum utilization of the existing infrastructure and to plan for new infrastructure as needed to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Regional Comprehensive Plan.
6) Promotes the conservation of energy, land, water and air in the Lehigh Valley and the preservation of unique historic and natural features.
7) Promotes and assists in achieving improved traffic and transportation flow.
8) Collects and distributes useful regional data.
9) Acts as a resource for planning, development and redevelopment for the Lehigh Valley community.

The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study will review plans to reconfigure the interchange at Routes 22 and 191, and discus...
10/12/2026

The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study will review plans to reconfigure the interchange at Routes 22 and 191, and discuss new grants to build electric car charging stations across the region, during its meeting at 9 am, Wednesday, October 14. Access the virtual meeting at https://tinyurl.com/4bpm484r

🚗 Improve Safety on Your Local Roads | Free LTAP Training SessionAre you a municipal official, public works director, pl...
10/12/2026

🚗 Improve Safety on Your Local Roads | Free LTAP Training Session
Are you a municipal official, public works director, planner, or local law enforcement officer looking to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in your community?

Join Pennsylvania’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) for a free training session on developing customized Local Road Safety Plans.

📅 When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Virtual / Online (via PA LTAP)
💰 Cost: FREE

What you’ll learn:
How to identify, analyze, and prioritize safety improvements on local roads
How to tailor a safety plan to your municipality's specific needs
Practical steps to build a prioritized action list that drives real safety results
Who should attend?
Municipal elected officials, public works directors, roadmasters, planners, police officers, and anyone responsible for local transportation facility safety.

👉 Register now on the PA LTAP website: https://gis.penndot.pa.gov/ltap/default.aspx

Happy Monday.There may have been a time when preservation was about saving an old building here and there, but those day...
10/12/2026

Happy Monday.

There may have been a time when preservation was about saving an old building here and there, but those days are gone. Preservation is in the business of saving communities and the values they embody. - Richard Moe

📊 Lehigh Valley Subdivision + Land Development: September 2026 SnapshotThe latest Build LV Report from the Lehigh Valley...
10/06/2026

📊 Lehigh Valley Subdivision + Land Development: September 2026 Snapshot

The latest Build LV Report from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission highlights development activity across the region.

There were more than 65 development-related plans submitted in September and for the third straight month, not a single square foot of warehouse space. Find the full September Development Snapshot at https://tinyurl.com/47x288cu.

Final Hours to Nominate! 🏆The clock is ticking! Today is the absolute last day (Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM) to...
10/05/2026

Final Hours to Nominate! 🏆
The clock is ticking! Today is the absolute last day (Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM) to submit your nominations for the prestigious Lehigh Valley Awards!

Don't miss the chance to celebrate the people and projects shaping our region's future. Winners will be honored at the LVPC Gala on December 2 at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

🌟 Award Categories Open
The Lehigh Valley Awards: Celebrating visionary, innovative planning initiatives with a lasting impact (land development, community revitalization, open space preservation, environmental planning, transportation, and more).

The Dr. Percy H. Dougherty Award: Honoring inspiring individuals whose leadership drives thoughtful land use planning and collaboration in our community.

⏰ How to Submit
Deadline: Tonight! October 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Link to Nominate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026LVAwards
Questions? Reach out directly to Hannah Milagio at [email protected].

Submit your nominations now and help us recognize excellence in the Lehigh Valley!

Do you know a project or leader shaping a better Lehigh Valley? 🌟Nominations for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Gala Awards are ...
10/01/2026

Do you know a project or leader shaping a better Lehigh Valley? 🌟
Nominations for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Gala Awards are officially open, but time is running out to recognize the people and initiatives making a true lasting impact in our region!

We are accepting nominations across two prestigious categories:

The Lehigh Valley Awards: Honoring outstanding planning initiatives in land development, community revitalization, open space preservation, environmental planning, transportation, and more.

The Dr. Percy H. Dougherty Award: Recognizing individuals whose leadership drives thoughtful land use planning and effective collaboration.

Nomination Instructions: https://lvpc.org/2026-gala-instructions
Nomination Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026LVAwards

📅 Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM
📍 Gala Date: December 2, 2026, at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem

Don't miss the chance to celebrate the vision and innovation transforming our community.
Submit your nomination today!

Have questions? Reach out to Hannah Milagio at [email protected].

Master Speed Management in Your Municipality! 🚗💨Join us for Pennsylvania’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) cou...
09/25/2026

Master Speed Management in Your Municipality! 🚗💨

Join us for Pennsylvania’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) course on Speed Limits and Speed Management, hosted right here at LVPC.

When: Tuesday, September 29 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: LVPC Office
Cost: FREE!

This half-day, newly developed course covers the investigation and decision-making processes for managing vehicular speed, identifying problem areas, studying roadway segments, and applying proven safety mitigation measures.

Who should attend: Local government officials, public works directors, roadmasters, supervisors, traffic technicians, and police officers responsible for speed limits and sign maintenance.

🔗 Register now through the LTAP - Pennsylvania's Local Technical Assistance Program website!
https://gis.penndot.pa.gov/ltap/default.aspx

09/24/2026

✨Meet your neighbors, get some fresh air, feel great about taking care of the awesome city we get to call home… let’s take a small step forward together by getting litter off of our streets and out of our waterways…… register as an individual, community group, or business today …. all supplies will be provided✨ … … … link in bio

We are proud to announce that LVPC Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer Denjam Khadka has earned his Professional Enginee...
09/24/2026

We are proud to announce that LVPC Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer Denjam Khadka has earned his Professional Engineer License (P.E.).

You're an integral part of the Environmental Planning Team.
Congratulations Denjam!

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Allentown, PA
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