Company Description:

Founded in 1961, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) serves as the official regional planning entity for the Lehigh Valley. The LVPC reviews all subdivision, land development and stormwater activity, municipal land use ordinances, and comprehensive plans on behalf of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. In addition, to these municipal review responsibilities, the LVPC sets the development direction for region, from housing to businesses and infrastructure to schools. The organization is a resource to municipal government, developers, bankers, realtors, school boards, citizens and beyond, through research and publication of Lehigh Valley studies and reports from employment projections to the Regional Housing Plan. Lastly, the Commission oversees the administrative functions of the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study, who plan for and invest over $3.9 billion in the region’s roads, bridges and transit. These comprehensive planning activities are critical to the responsible and sustainable growth and management of the Lehigh Valley’s built environment.