Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

General information

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.