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!
Upcoming Events
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Recent Posts and Updates
- Township Planner/Zoning Officer – North Whitehall TownshipPosition: Township Planner/Zoning OfficerClassification: Exempt/SalariedReports To: Director of OperationsLast Updated: November 21, 2024 Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm (36-hour work week). Flexible work schedule permitted to offset night meetings responsibilities. Nights and weekends may be necessary for some meetings or events. Job… Read more: Township Planner/Zoning Officer – North Whitehall Township
- Creative Manager – Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionThe Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) and Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS) are hiring a Creative Manager to lead the communications team through the creative process from start to finish, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.… Read more: Creative Manager – Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
- Business Retention + Expansion Manager – Allentown Economic Development CorporationPosition Title: Business Retention + Expansion Manager Position Status: Exempt, Full-time Supervisor’s Title: Executive Director Location: ONSITE, Allentown, Pennsylvania Summary: The Program Manager for Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will be responsible for implementation of AEDC’s Urban Made Program and… Read more: Business Retention + Expansion Manager – Allentown Economic Development Corporation