Development & economy in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
812 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most development & economy activity
- Allentown, PA (82)
- Erie, PA (56)
- West Chester, PA (50)
- Luzerne County, PA (37)
- Philadelphia, PA (37)
- Easton, PA (36)
- Centre County, PA (29)
- Lansdale, PA (26)
- Ephrata, PA (25)
- Pittsburgh, PA (22)
- Malvern, PA (21)
- Altoona, PA (21)
Latest matching meetings
Appeal to allow two multi‑family apartments at 246 Lehigh St in the Little Lehigh project
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider three appeals for variances from the zoning code. One appeal seeks to build two multi‑family apartment buildings at 246 Lehigh St, despite a height shortfall. Another requests to convert a vacant staffing office at 1130‑1140 Union Blvd to vehicle sales, a use not permitted in its…
Planning Commission seeks conditional approval for Vato Solar project in Springfield Township
The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider several subdivision modification requests and new development applications. It will review and vote on conditional or preliminary approvals for multiple solar energy projects, including the Vato Solar facility at 5162 Springfield Rd. The commission will also…
Planning Commission reviews waiver request for 234 Shady Farm Lane subdivision
The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for the 234 Shady Farm Lane subdivision in Walker Township, which includes 21 lots (20 single-family residential and 1 solar facility). The meeting also includes a citizen comment period, approval of June 16, 2026 minutes, and updates on blight…
Planning Commission to review land development plan for 237 E. Fulton Street
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a lot add-on and land development plan for a specific property. No other discussion items are listed on the agenda.
Committee will consider changing its meeting day and time
The Economic Development Committee will approve the minutes from the June 15 meeting. Members will discuss updates including the Main Street Manager welcome, subcommittee priorities, the Lansdale Business Alliance, and Discover Lansdale initiatives. The committee will review upcoming community events such as the…
Planning Commission will consider Habitat for Humanity subdivision at 432‑434 S. Washington St.
The July 20 meeting will review a subdivision proposal from Habitat for Humanity for the 432‑434 South Washington Street site (SLD26‑00228). It will also include a presentation on updating the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, with no formal action requested. The agenda provides for public comment limited to…
Planning Commission reviews a carwash conversion project at 101 Wallace Avenue
The Downingtown Borough Planning Commission will consider a preliminary land development and conditional use application to convert an existing retail pharmacy at 101 Wallace Avenue into a car wash with vacuum stations and parking. The commission will also review a conditional use application for a fee‑in‑lieu parking…
Planning Commission reviews conditional use applications and zoning amendments
The Planning Commission will consider several new business items including transit-oriented design and residential text amendments. The agenda also includes conditional use applications for 335 N Broad St and 864 W. Fifth St.
Council to approve $100,700 bicycle plan grant and major development projects
The Media Borough Council will consider several reports and resolutions, including a manager's report on a Verizon cable franchise renewal and an engineer's report. Committee reports will cover a land development approval at 350 South Providence Road, transportation projects such as a bollard installation and a…
Council to vote on fee schedule revisions and a recycling contract extension
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will consider revisions to the municipal fee schedule and Resolution 2026‑15, and will vote on extending the Refuse and Recycling contract with Goods for one additional year. The council will also review bids for the South Poplar Street Sewer Improvements Phase 2, a change order for…
Airport Economic Development Advisory Board to discuss residential fence fees
The Airport Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to review officer and committee reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the Residential Through the Fence Fee.
Commission reviews plan to convert a warehouse at 2401 Emaus Ave into a data center.
The Allentown Planning Commission will review an amended land development application from Quantm Group, LLC. The proposal seeks to change a previously approved warehouse into a data center and add roughly 23,000 square feet of building space. Commissioners will evaluate the revised site plan before voting on approval.
Board to approve $742,500 contract for Social Emotional Coaches
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and adopt several resolutions and contracts at its July 15, 2026 agenda review meeting. Items include authorizing a $25,000 Cultivating Citizens grant from the Heinz Endowments and a $180,000 Partner4Work internship program funded by WIOA Youth. The board will also…
Contract for Construction Services Resolution 2026-06 considered
The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will consider a Contract for Construction Services (Resolution 2026-06). The meeting also includes review of financing proposals and discussion of property disposition. Additional agenda items are approval of May 2026 and June 2026 bills, approval of May 20th 2026 minutes…
County adopts hazard mitigation plan, approves solar array bid
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including multiple resolutions and bid awards. Key items include adopting the Chester County Hazard Mitigation Plan, awarding a bid for a rooftop solar array at the Administration Building, and approving a cooperation agreement addendum with Longwood Gardens…
Wawa fuel station plan at 301 Eisenhower Drive up for approval
The Finance and Personnel Committee will consider approving a preliminary/final subdivision and land development plan for a Wawa Food Market and fueling station at 301 Eisenhower Drive. Other items include police promotions, a bid for the Eisenhower Drive signalization upgrade, and several change orders for the 44…
Planning Commission reviews property developments and bridge comments
The commission will review meeting minutes and hear public comments. The agenda includes updates on the Coolidge Commons review period and discussions regarding the Keim Street Bridge.
Planning Commission to consider Seven Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 4111 William Penn Highway
The Monroeville Planning Commission will review two applications from Seven Brew for a property at 4111 William Penn Highway. The first is a site plan approval for a drive-thru coffee shop. The second is a conditional use request to allow multiple principal structures on the same parcel.
Monroeville Council considers traffic modernization and new development applications
The Council will review several action items including a traffic signal coordination project on William Penn Highway and various development site plans. Additionally, the body will consider rescheduling the August Citizens' Night meeting and authorizing a public hearing for the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program.
New residential and medical office developments under review
The commission will consider a rezoning amendment regarding data center uses and public notice requirements. They will also review a resubmission for a 7-story apartment building on Allen Street and a sketch plan for a medical office at Tilghman Street.
Pottstown Council discusses zoning amendments, land development, and paving plans
The Council will consider several items including a street paving plan, zoning ordinance amendments, and various land development applications. The meeting also includes the review of annual audit reports for the Borough and the Borough Authority.
Board reviews high-rise development and school use applications
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider several appeals regarding land use and building requirements. Key items include a proposed 37-story mixed-use tower, a charter school special use application, and requests for professional offices and childcare centers.
Planning Commission to consider 12-unit apartment building at 37 N 2nd Street
The commission will accept a resignation, consider a waiver request for a mini golf course at 1449 Chestnut Street, discuss a 12-unit apartment building at 37 N 2nd Street, and review an NPDES modification for The Fields at Indian Creek. They will also elect a new chairman and review bills from Hanover Engineering…
Council holds public hearing to rezone three Kelly Street parcels to industrial use.
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will conduct a public hearing on Bill 513, which proposes changing the zoning for three parcels on Kelly Street in Homewood West. The current residential designation would be replaced with an Urban Industrial classification. The committee will review planning commission staff…
Authority to consider conservatorship on Woodland Road
The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially decide on a conservatorship for Woodland Road, review a demo fund request, and debate strategic-plan goals. They will also approve prior minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report. Public comment is invited at the start.
Authority to elect officers, update RFPs, consider 332 Front St release
The Redevelopment Authority will hold its annual election of officers, review financial reports and invoices, and receive updates on RFPs for properties at 725 N 10th Street and 540 Hamilton Street. New business includes possible approval to release an RFP for 332 Front Street. An executive session is scheduled for…
Conditional use hearing for 149 King St. and DA Kevin Steele presentation
The meeting begins with a conditional use hearing at 149 King Street at 6:30 PM, followed by the Committee of the Whole at 7:00 PM. The council will hear a presentation from Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele, review the 2026 paving plan, and vote on the 2025 audit. Other business includes zoning items, a tax service…
Pittsburgh council holds public hearing on East Carson Street improvement district.
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing on Bill 2026-0518, which proposes creating a Neighborhood Improvement District along East Carson Street. The district would fund targeted street and business improvements by assessing fees on nearby property owners. City Council members will review the…
Lansdowne Economic Development Committee to discuss streetscapes and property variances
The Economic Development and Technology Committee will review the LEDC report and the Streetscape Plan. Members will discuss Veterans Landing improvements and variances for Callahan Ward properties. The committee will also address a property next to 130 W Essex.
HARB to review concept for addition at 218 Towpath and several alteration applications
The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will conduct formal and concept reviews of multiple properties in the historic district. Items include installing planters, windows, doors, a kiosk, a landscape project, a new roof and sign, and a proposed house addition and refurbishment. The board will also approve…
Council to consider final $113,866 payment for water meter system upgrade
The Oxford Borough Council will vote on a final payment of $113,866.44 for the 2024 Water Meter System Upgrade, approve the sale of a police vehicle to the Oxford Area School District, and ratify a $14,900 HVAC purchase for the Police Department. Council will also discuss a social media policy and consider an…
Planning Commission to consider zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments
The Malvern Borough Planning Commission will hear unfinished business on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance, as well as a discussion of the Duffryn Mawr project. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.
Council to vote on immigration advertising ordinance and key contracts
The Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several action items, including approving payment of June bills, authorizing Q3 and Q4 contracts with the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp, and naming the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin. The council will also vote on a $1,000 grant application to the…
Planning Commission to review mixed-use developments on Bushkill Drive
The Easton Planning Commission will discuss three items related to Bushkill Drive. These include a subdivision and lot consolidation, as well as land development for two mixed-use buildings.
Bucks Planning Commission to review Act 247 proposals at July 1 meeting
The Bucks County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2026, with standard agenda items including public comment, approval of June minutes, executive director's report, and Act 247 reviews. No substantive proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.
Committee to discuss eliminating parking requirements borough-wide
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will discuss and possibly advance several items, including transit-oriented design for small parcels, a townhouse text amendment, and conditional use applications. They will also consider adopting new property maintenance and fire codes and a proposed ordinance to…
Planning Commission to review Wawa and Fairfield Inn plans, consider comprehensive plan update
The Hanover Borough Planning Commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan update process and timeline with a consultant. They will also review and potentially act on two major land development proposals: a revised final plan for a Wawa at 301 Eisenhower Drive and a final plan for a Fairfield Inn at 319 Wilson…
Council reviews Whole Foods development application and fence ordinance amendments
The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine financial approvals and administrative appointments. Key discussions include a public hearing on proposed fence regulation changes and a land development application for a new Kimberton Whole Foods. The council will also address zoning matters, a sewer…
Pittsburgh Council to adopt Downtown Transit Revitalization Investment District plan
Pittsburgh City Council will finalize the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan. The resolution authorizes the district's adoption and related agreements, following a public hearing in late June. The measure outlines funding and development frameworks for downtown transit…
Council to vote on Moravian Manor financing and solicitation update
Lititz Borough Council will vote on Ordinance 626 updating solicitation rules, Resolution 1037 for 2026 Moravian Manor financing, and Resolution 1038 setting public works fees. The council will also hear a presentation on the 358-360 N. Broad Apartments development and discuss advertising a four-way stop sign at N…