Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

Help shape the future of our city’s streets!
The City of Bethlehem invites you to join us for an Open House to discuss the latest updates for Bethlehem’s streets. Your input is vital as we review improvement ideas, the draft bicycle network, and upcoming projects for Broad Street and Stefko Boulevard.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Northampton Community College Fowler Center, Room 605 (511 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015)

Whether you walk, bike, or drive, we want to hear from you. Let’s work together to make our community safer and more accessible for everyone.

🔗 Learn more at: https://webuild.bethlehem-pa.gov/

Is your municipality ready for the next winter season? ❄️

While it might be warm outside, effective winter maintenance starts now.
Join us for an intensive half-day course on Winter Maintenance Planning to ensure your team is prepared for year-round operational success.

Course Details:
When: Wednesday, June 10 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who Should Attend: Municipal supervisors, directors, road masters, and any staff involved in planning or managing winter maintenance operations.
Topics Covered: Comprehensive planning, budgeting strategies, workforce training, equipment prep, material procurement, and public relations for winter ops.
Where: LVPC / 615 Waterfront Drive, Suite 201, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102
Cost: FREE!

Why Attend?
Gain the tools to build a more resilient and efficient maintenance operation. From procurement strategies to effective public communication, we’ll cover the foundational elements of a successful program.

Registration: Secure your spot today through the LTAP - Pennsylvania's Local Technical Assistance Program website.
https://gis.penndot.gov/LTAP/default.aspx

Honoring, remembering, and staying connected.

Memorial Day weekend is a time for us to pause and pay our respects to the brave U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We honor their legacy and the freedoms that allow us to live, work, and grow as a community.

As we move through the long weekend, the forecast is calling for some rain—but that won’t dampen our community spirit. Whether you are finding shelter at a local coffee shop, visiting an indoor community hub, or enjoying a cozy gathering at home, we hope you have a meaningful break.

At the LVPC, we are proud to plan the infrastructure and community spaces that keep the Lehigh Valley connected, rain or shine.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) family is deeply saddened by the passing of our long-tenured Commissioner, mentor and friend, Dr. Percy H. Dougherty.

For over three decades, Percy was a foundational pillar of regional planning in the Lehigh Valley. Appointed to the LVPC in 1989, he brought an extraordinary blend of academic expertise as a geographer and deep civic devotion as a 28-year Lehigh County Commissioner. His unique perspective shaped the very landscape of Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Percy understood that true community planning requires looking far beyond the horizon. He was a tireless champion for smart growth, open space, and farmland preservation. Long before data-driven mapping became a standard tool, Percy was an early and passionate advocate for leveraging new technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to guide thoughtful land-use planning. His legacy is etched into our hillsides, our protected farmlands, and our watershed resilience.

His impact was so profound that just late last year, the LVPC established the Dr. Percy H. Dougherty Award to recognize individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to planning and community development. It was our highest honor to present that inaugural award to Percy himself—celebrating the man whose vision inspired generations of planners.

"Percy didn’t just serve the Lehigh Valley; he helped map its future with unparalleled wisdom, kindness and determination," said Becky Bradley, LVPC Executive Director. "He made planning accessible, showing all of us how the choices we make today shape the region of tomorrow."

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the countless colleagues whose lives he touched. A life well lived and a legacy that will continue to shape the Valley for generations.

Video segment from LVPC's 2025 Gala.

🚀 How fast is the future moving? And is the Lehigh Valley ready to move with it? 🚀

Technology is accelerating at breakneck speed, and our societal preferences are shifting just as fast. To build a thriving region, we can’t just react to change—we have to anticipate it.

Join the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) for our upcoming FutureLV Strategy Lab: Trends and Future Forces! This is your opportunity to help update FutureLV: The Regional Plan and our Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

We are hosting an interactive, collaborative roundtable discussion focused on how rapidly changing tech and evolving community preferences impact regional development, infrastructure, and mobility.

Your voice, your insights, and your vision are essential to shaping the policy that drives our community forward. Let’s co-create the future of the Lehigh Valley together! 🙌

📅 When: Thursday, May 21 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Where: 615 Waterfront Dr, Suite 201, Allentown, PA
🎟️ Cost: Free (Registration required)

Space is limited for this roundtable discussion. Secure your spot today! 👇https://www.eventbrite.com/e/futurelv-strategy-lab-future-forces-tickets-1987849323839?aff=oddtdtcr…



B. Braun
Olympus Corporation
Lehigh University
Lafayette College

🗳️ IT’S ELECTION DAY, LEHIGH VALLEY! 🗳️
Today, Tuesday, May 19, is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. If you want a say in the direction of your community, now is the time to make your voice heard!

Polling information
https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Voter-Registration/Polling-Places

We’re going to take a look at public reaction to the $545 million draft Transportation Improvement Program and review changes to a plan to manage congestion on some of the region’s busiest roadways at the next Lehigh Valley Transportation Study meeting at 9 am, Wednesday. Virtual access is at https://ow.ly/fO3h50Z1zlM

Regional preparedness starts with regional planning and collaboration.

Join us this Wednesday, May 20th from 2-4 PM at the LVPC Office for our FutureLV Strategy Lab: Care + Crisis.

We are bringing together community members and experts for roundtable discussions on:
🛑 Hazard Mitigation
🚑 Emergency Services
🏥 Health Care

Let’s work together to ensure community well-being and a stronger response system for the Lehigh Valley.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/dt9brcvc



Lehigh Valley Health Network
St. Luke's University Health Network

What an incredible day at Louise Moore Park! 🌿✨

The LVPC team is having a fantastic time connecting with the community today at Northampton County’s festival in Easton. From the live entertainment and local crafts to the beautiful park scenery, Perfect showcase of what makes our region so special.

A huge congratulations to Northampton County for hosting such a phenomenal, high-energy event, and a virtual high five to all the incredible non-profit organizations who shared their vital work with the community today.

We love being part of a region that invests in its people, its parks, and its shared future! 🚌🌳🎨