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Environmental Planning
The LVPC has a long history of planning for and promoting the protection of the natural environment. Since its establishment in 1961, the LVPC has been involved in a variety of environmental planning activities including stormwater management planning, sewer and water planning, open space planning and hazard mitigation planning. As the region continues to grow, striking a balance between development and the protection of the environment becomes increasingly critical to maintaining a high quality of life in the valley. Environmental planning is key to achieving this balance. The LVPC has prepared numerous studies, plans and model regulations related to these activities.
Below are some of our key plans addressing water, climate, sustainability and environmental returns.
Water
Resources
Overview
The Lehigh Valley Sustainable Communities Consortium is received a $3.4 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. This initiative resulted in a Sustainability Plan for the Lehigh Valley. The Sustainability Plan explores a variety of topics including: housing, transit supportive land use, economic development, food access, parks and recreation, climate and energy, and catalytic projects in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.
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1LV Projects + Partners
Fresh Food Economy Assessment
Buy Fresh Buy Local- Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter
Regional Analysis of Impediments for Fair Housing
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
City of Allentown Reindustrialization Plan
City of Allentown
Regional Sustainable Economic Development Plan
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
City of Bethlehem Catalytic Project: Eastern Gateway Master Plan
City of Bethlehem
City of Easton: Complete Streets Plan for 13th Street Corridor
City of Easton
LANta: Transit Supportive Land Use for the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority
Public Participation Analysis
Lehigh Valley Research Consortium
Housing Sales Assessment for the Lehigh Valley of 2008-2012
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Climate Plan and Energy Plan for the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Lehigh Valley Return on Environment
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Jobs/Housing Balance Study
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Lehigh Valley Housing Plan
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Sustainable Communities Guidance Report
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
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