Get Involved!

Join the planning conversation in your community by being involved with the Lehigh Valley/Berks Section!

Our section offers dozens of opportunities for networking with fellow planners and officials, educational event opportunities, and resources specifically focused for our region.

In addition to full membership, LVB offers several volunteering opportunities to serve on committees ranging from events to education.

Membership

APA Pennsylvania offers affordable membership rates with a wealth of benefits for you and your community.

APA Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested in planning. 

Approximately 2,500 members strong, the Chapter works to promote planning at all levels of the Commonwealth through workshops, meetings, an annual conference, legislative monitoring and public awareness efforts. Members participate with various groups with shared values and goals. 

The Chapter is a partner of the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute (PMPEI), along with Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. The Institute provides training to planning commission members, zoning officers and zoning hearing board members throughout Pennsylvania.

Member benefits include:

  • Membership in your local section (LVB)
  • Regular planning news from PA Chapter
  • Reduced rates for educational classes and Annual Conference
  • FREE job postings
  • FREE postings for internship opportunities
  • FREE RFP/RFQ postings
  • Resources for AICP certification, which includes a FREE AICP exam prep session
  • Access to PMPEI courses available throughout the state
  • Access to the Chapter’s advocacy efforts through the Legislative Committee
  • Reduced rates on educational classes
  • Networking opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • And much more!

Volunteer

Both APA Pennsylvania and our LVB Section have a plethora of ways to volunteer and give back to your community. Through dozens of committees and events, you can help advance planning across the state and our region. To find our more, visit the link below.

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