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 Zoning Officer – Lower Nazareth TownshipClick here for more information. Position: Assistant Zoning Officer Type of Position: Full-time Salary/Pay Rate: DOQ (Estimated $49,762 – $63,591) POSITION SUMMARY Lower Nazareth Township is accepting applications for a full-time assistant zoning officer. The ideal candidate will have zoning and planning… Read more: Assistant Zoning Officer – Lower Nazareth Township
- Executive Director – Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage CorridorClick here for more information. Position: Executive Director Type of Position: Full-time, Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: $120,000-130,000 POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer and president of Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor,… Read more: Executive Director – Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
- Zoning Officer/Planning Director – Washington Township, Lehigh CountyClick here for more information. POSITION SUMMARY:Washington Township, Lehigh County is seeking a Zoning Officer/Planning Director. This is a full-time, salaried position. Applicant should have at least an associate’s degree in municipal planning, engineering or a related field. Applicant should… Read more: Zoning Officer/Planning Director – Washington Township, Lehigh County
AICP Exam Scholarship
The Lehigh Valley/Berks Section of APA Pennsylvania is offering one need-based financial assistance scholarship for the Spring 2025 AICP exam cycle to supplement the cost of the exam registration fee ($305) for section members who are currently students, recent graduates, or professionals. Applicants must be current paid members of the section to apply.
If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please click here to view the application. The Deadline to Apply is March 31st.
Events
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