
Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section
Welcome to the
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section
The Lehigh Valley/Berks Section of APA Pennsylvania Chapter provides leadership in the development of great communities for all by promoting education and empowerment, advocating excellence in community planning, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. Our members include professional planners working for local governments, state agencies, consulting firms, planning commissioners, and anyone else with an interest in planning.
About the Section
As the Lehigh Valley/Berks Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association, we represent a diverse and far-ranging group of communities. From the bucolic farmlands of Berks County to the urban core of Allentown, we are a group of planners and like-minded individuals who support healthy communities and vibrant places. Among other things, we share in common a desire to make great communities happen in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The counties that make up our section are Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton.

Section Leadership
Chair: Craig Beavers, AICP Candidate
Vice Chair: Samantha McLean, AICP
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Richard Roseberry, PE, PP, CME, AICP
Council Member: Steven Schrayer, AICP
Council Member (Professional Planner): Molly Wood, AICP
Council Member (Professional Planner): Charlie Schmehl
Council Member (Planning Official): Vacant
Council Member (Planning Official): Vacant
Immediate Past President: Hannah Clark, AICP
Interesting in volunteering on a committee or on the council? Please fill out this form and we will be in touch. We are always looking for volunteers!
Recent Posts and Updates
- Assistant Planner – City of AllentownFor more information, click here. Position: 227-005 – ASSISTANT PLANNER Department: Community and Economic Development/Planning and Zoning Salary: $55,485.66 – $67,984.18yearly GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms a variety of administrative, technical and entry level planning functions. Works closely to assist Planning and Zoning… Read more: Assistant Planner – City of Allentown
- June Newsletterhttps://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1550963/emails/155499101512795231
- Transportation Planner – Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Click here for more information. Position: Transportation Planner Type of Position: Full-time Salary/Pay Rate: $68,894– $99,896/yr POSITION SUMMARY The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) is looking for a Transportation Planner to provide regional transportation planning services for the Lehigh Valley community. The… Read more: Transportation Planner – Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
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