Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

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.

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!

🏆Time is running out to nominate a standout project or community leader for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Awards Gala! Submit y...
09/23/2026

🏆Time is running out to nominate a standout project or community leader for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Awards Gala! Submit your nominations for regional planning excellence and the Dr. Percy H. Dougherty Award by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 5.

🔗 Details & forms: https://lvpc.org/2026-annual-awards-gala

🌟 Calling all Lehigh Valley planners, leaders, and community visionaries! 🌟The planning community's ultimate homecoming ...
09/22/2026

🌟 Calling all Lehigh Valley planners, leaders, and community visionaries! 🌟

The planning community's ultimate homecoming is officially back! Join us for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Awards Gala on December 2 / 4pm-7pm at the stunning, award-winning Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

This isn't just an event—it’s a celebration of the momentum driving our region forward. Come reconnect with peers, celebrate regional excellence, and get inspired by the incredible work shaping our future.

Get Involved:
🏆 Nominate a Project: Highlight outstanding work in land development, transportation, revitalization, open space, environment, or community development.
⭐ Nominate a Leader: Put forward a champion for the prestigious Dr. Percy H. Dougherty Award, honoring top-tier planning and collaboration in the Lehigh Valley.
⚠️ Nomination deadline for projects and leaders is 11:59 PM on Monday, October 5!
🤝 Become a Sponsor: Showcase your organization with visible sponsorship levels ranging from $1,000 to $7,000.

🎟️ Save the Date: Tickets will be available soon, and a sell-out is expected!
🔗 Dive in, grab nomination forms, and explore sponsorship details at: https://lvpc.org/2026-annual-awards-gala

Have questions? Reach out to Hannah Milagio at [email protected] or 610-264-4544.

August 2026: BuildLV Subdivision and Land Development report.Developers continued to address the region’s housing shorta...
09/15/2026

August 2026: BuildLV Subdivision and Land Development report.
Developers continued to address the region’s housing shortage by proposing more than 500 new units in August. Notable on the non-residential side: not a single square foot of warehouse space.

🏠 What does eliminating a housing shortage actually take?On a recent episode of Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM, host...
09/14/2026

🏠 What does eliminating a housing shortage actually take?

On a recent episode of Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM, host Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad (Lehigh Valley Planning Commission) sat down with the LVPC's Jill Seitz.

The conversation dives deep into the newly released Lehigh Valley Housing Supply and Attainability Strategy, breaking down:

• How the region's housing crunch developed
• The realities of tackling a multi-thousand-unit shortage
• The data behind who is most affected—and how we track true progress

Catch up on demand or listen to the archive on the WDIY website!
https://lvpc.org/housing

Have a great Monday!
09/14/2026

Have a great Monday!

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