Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

If you missed the Monday broadcast of the LVPC’s first National Public Radio show Plan Lehigh Valley don’t worry, because it’s now streaming at http://ow.ly/BSia50EjDQc. We covered a lot of ground in 30 minutes, from skyrocketing housing prices to warehouses to the Pandemic.

Today is National Walking Day. Yep, it’s a real thing. The good news is we have more than 300 miles of trails and lots of parks, including nearly 25,000 acres of regional parks, that you can find through our FutureLV map. Find them here at https://lvpc.org/goal-1.html

There’s still time for Lehigh Valley communities to apply for $10,000 grants through the Community Heart & Soul program for resident-driven groups looking to make a difference in small cities and towns. 49 of the Lehigh Valley’s municipalities are eligible but funding is limited, so apply soon. Info to apply is at https://www.communityheartandsoul.org/seed-grants/

Don’t forget to tune into WDIY 88.1 FM at 6:30 tonight for the LVPC’s first radio show, Plan Lehigh Valley. We cover a lot of ground, from skyrocketing home prices to warehouses to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Join us for a discussion about some of the region's most pressing issues.

One of the nation’s first equity analysis was done right here in the Lehigh Valley. It paints a picture of which neighborhoods in the region have the most and least -- access to key quality of life factors such as education, employment, transportation and housing. Find it at https://lvpc.org/datalv.html#equity

Lots of talk about infrastructure renewal this week. That's good timing because we’re ready to talk about a PennDOT plan to make our road, bridge and trail system more efficient without making it bigger, as well as LANTA‘s long-term plans for express bus. Join us at 11 am, April 8 for the next WorkshopLV:Multimodal. Sign up at https://www.lvpc.org/transportation-committees.html

Reminder: Join the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study at 9 am Wednesday, Nov. 4, when they'll make a Jordan Creek Greenway Trail Grant announcement and talk about the latest trend in warehouse development. Info to access the virtual meeting is at https://lvpc.org/covid19meetings.html

If you want to have a voice in your community, today is the day. The polls are open. Don’t forget to vote. Info on where to vote is here http://ow.ly/Ide650C9Yx7 and http://ow.ly/bYik50C9Yx5

Lehigh Valley communities, national non-profit AmericaWalks is offering $1,500 grants for projects that create healthy, active, and engaged places to live, work and play. It’s easy to apply online at https://americawalks.org/

Covid-19 infections have begun to rise again across the Lehigh Valley. See the daily changes dating back to March at https://lvpc.org/data-lv-health.html

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has a packed agenda tonight at 7 pm, including reviews of large development projects in Catasauqua and Bethlehem Township. Info to access the virtual meeting is at https://lvpc.org/meetings.html

Reminder II: We’re also dishing out historic air quality and rainfall data today at our 4 pm Planning on the Menu session: Climate, Water and Air. Access that virtual meeting at https://lvpc.org/covid19meetings.html.

Reminder: If you're interested in how we can make it safer and easier to be a pedestrian or cyclist in the region, you’ll want to see our guest speakers today from AmericaWalks and PennDOT. Access the free 3 pm, WorkshopLV: Multimodal virtual session at https://lvpc.org/covid19meetings.html

Last chance to get tickets for the first ever Virtual Lehigh Valley Transportation Forum, at 9 am, Wednesday, October 28. The LVPC’s Becky Bradley will be part of a panel of experts to discuss how the region is building a more diverse transportation system, and what impact is the global pandemic is having on that. Tickets are available now. Register at https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events or email [email protected].

Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. was one of more than two dozen municipal and community leaders to appear at our virtual 2020 Gala. Click on the Gala video at https://lvpc.org/lv-awards.html. to see how he gave a shout out to his neighbors.

Time is running out to get in on our Virtual Planning and Pretzels: Climate, Water, Air session at 4 pm, Wednesday, October 28. The hourlong session will include a look at how our air quality has changed in 25 years, and a deep look at the historic rainfall event we had August 4. Information about how to register and log into the meeting is at https://lvpc.org/events.html

In today's Morning Call, Becky Bradley says it is time industrial developers start investing more in our Lehigh Valley communities. See how we can make that happen at http://ow.ly/ApeT50C1aoz

Tomorrow is also National Make a Difference Day. Volunteer for a non-profit in your community, or help make your municipality a better place to live. Maybe our municipal officials guide will give you some ideas. https://lvpc.org/municipal-profiles.html

Tomorrow is National Vote Early Day. Just saying.