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.
1,358 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 (88)
- Luzerne County, PA (79)
- Easton, PA (64)
- Lansdale, PA (56)
- Erie, PA (55)
- Centre County, PA (54)
- Ephrata, PA (51)
- West Chester, PA (50)
- Wyomissing, PA (44)
- Lansdowne, PA (42)
- Venango County, PA (38)
- Pottstown, PA (37)
Latest matching meetings
Council holds public hearing on Banksville Golden Horizons rezoning
The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on Bill 2025-2224, which would create a new Residential Planned Unit Development District called Banksville Golden Horizons. The rezoning would change the zoning of the Marian Manor property and an adjacent vacant commercial parcel bisected by Greenboro…
MH/DS Advisory Board to meet, approve minutes, hear reports
The Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear agency and administrator reports on mental health, developmental, and fiscal services, and discuss board appointments and vacancies. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or…
Allentown Redevelopment Authority meets to review finances and property inventory
The Allentown Redevelopment Authority will hold a routine meeting to approve past minutes, review August 2026 financial reports, and discuss properties in its inventory. No major decisions are scheduled, but updates on four properties under RFP and a loan update will be provided.
Council to review plan for 4 new twin homes on Powell Street
The Norristown Design Review Board is meeting to review a preliminary/final land development plan for 1400-1408 Powell Street. The applicant proposes to consolidate four vacant parcels into one and build two semi-attached twin dwellings, totaling four new units. The board will also approve minutes from the August 12th…
Planning Commission to review four land-use applications, including a 4-unit apartment project
The West Goshen Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to review initial and pending land development applications, including a proposal to build a four-unit apartment building at 847 & 849 West Chester Pike, a lot line change near the airport, and a subdivision on Pottstown Pike. The commission will…
Proposed construction of four new homes at 1400-1408 Powell Street
The Planning Commission will review land development plans for AFM Buildings LLC. The proposal involves consolidating four vacant parcels to build two semi-attached twin dwellings.
Planning Commission to review subdivision plan for 624 Cathcart Road
The Whitpain Township Planning Commission will hold a work session at 6:30 P.M. and a regular session at 7:00 P.M. on September 8, 2026. The meeting will include a review of a subdivision plan and land development application for 624 Cathcart Road, located in the R-1 Residential District.
Planning Commission reviews 4 land developments incl. 37-story tower
The Allentown Planning Commission will review four land development applications, including a medical office building, service garages, a data center conversion, and a 37-story mixed-use apartment tower. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment on non-agenda items.
Committee to review Foundry Yards land development at 864 W Fifth St
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will consider approval of the preliminary and final land development plan for Foundry Yards at 864 W Fifth St, a possible action item for the upcoming business meeting. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing items, including a secondary parking…
Public hearing on East Carson Street Neighborhood Improvement District
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a second public hearing regarding Ordinance 2026-0518. This ordinance proposes the establishment of an East Carson Street Improvement District to fund and manage specific area improvements.
Board votes on three new members and reviews 2026 program updates
The ATOD/MH/DD/CYS Advisory Board will vote to approve three new members and approve minutes from April through August 2026. The meeting includes a review of the treasurer's report and updates on system utilization, waitlists, and emerging community needs. The agenda also covers program updates for ATOD, Mental…
Public hearing on liquor license transfer to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer. The body is considering a request to move License No. R-6114 to a location in Pittsburgh.
Council to vote on police union contract, parking meter removal, skatepark change order
The Norristown Municipal Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and motions, including a new police union contract, removal of single-space parking meters, a change order for the Spohn Ranch Poley Skatepark project, and a zoning text amendment for multi-family residential districts. The agenda also…
Wyomissing amends zoning code to mandate landscape architect plans for new developments
The Planning Commission is reviewing a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Borough's Zoning Code. The amendment adds a definition for 'Landscape Architect' and imposes uniform, detailed requirements for landscape plans as part of preliminary and final land development plans. It establishes specific rules for…
Business Development Advisory Committee to review zoning ordinance
The Lower Providence Township Business Development Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and review the zoning ordinance. Public comment will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
Planning Commission reviews 2,100 sq ft commercial building at 158 Allendale Road
The Upper Merion Township Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a Preliminary/Final Land Development Application for a 2,100 square foot commercial building located at 158 Allendale Road. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as…
Board approves 50-home residential development on former Weston Solutions campus
The Board of Supervisors is deciding to grant conditional use approval for the redevelopment of the 53.55-acre former Weston Solutions office campus at 1400 Weston Way into a residential community. The project includes 49 single-family detached homes and the conversion of the historic Morstein mansion into six…
Board reviews landscape plan for 411 Clover Mill Road
The agenda lists a preliminary or final landscape plan for the land development at 411 Clover Mill Road. No other specific decisions, votes, or procedural items are detailed in the provided text.
Planning Commission reviews land development, subdivision, zoning revision
The Lower Providence Township Planning Commission is meeting to review two development applications and discuss a proposed zoning ordinance revision. The items are a land development plan for Brew Team Group LLC at 2641 Ridge Pike and a subdivision plan for WB Homes Acquisition LP at 2765 Egypt Road. The meeting also…
Planning commission to review 13 subdivision and land development applications
The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review multiple subdivision and land development applications, including a Sheetz store rebuild and several lot consolidations. The agenda also includes updates on DEP sewage planning exceptions, bond releases, and support letters for grant applications. No new action…
Council to vote on parking garage deal, police promotions, and multiple ordinances
Easton City Council will hold a stated session with several action items, including approving a developer agreement with Northampton County for a proposed parking garage at 669 Washington St, authorizing a tax and revenue anticipation note, and introducing a new ordinance on parking ticket appeals. The agenda also…
OMAAC to review $1.2M in opioid settlement applications, including K-9 program
The Luzerne County Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement (OMAAC) will consider five new applications totaling about $1.08 million and revisit a tabled $130,000 request from Dallas Township Police for a narcotics detection K-9 program. The commission will vote on whether to refer these applications to the…
Council to discuss parking changes on South Church Street and downtown
The Highway Committee is meeting to discuss two parking-related items: a request to remove the 2-hour parking restriction on South Church Street and a broader discussion of Central Business District parking. No action items are on the agenda, so these are discussion-only topics. The next committee meeting is scheduled…
Board to vote on $2.3M in bills, church plan, subdivision, and conditional use hearing
The Lower Providence Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting with a public hearing on a conditional use application for Scholars' Grove at 2765 Egypt Road. They will consider resolutions approving the United Methodist Church land development plan and the 811 N. Park Ave. minor subdivision, and authorize…
Commissioners vote on $183,737 election grant and 11 new public safety hires
The Wayne County Commissioners will vote to accept a Pennsylvania Election Integrity Grant worth $183,736.97 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda includes motions to approve a data sharing agreement with the state for child welfare services and to support a downtown economic development grant. Additionally, the…
Planning Commission to review Camp Hill comprehensive plan grant and data center plans
The Cumberland County Planning Commission will consider a grant application from Camp Hill Borough for a new comprehensive plan, review monthly subdivision and land development plans including a large data center project in Middlesex Township and a 58-unit housing development in South Middleton Township, and receive…
DCIGRA to vote on $57,500 in supplemental grants and $25,000 public defender fund
The Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority (DCIGRA) will consider approving multiple grant awards and payments at its August 20, 2026 meeting. Key actions include a $40,000 special grant request from Operation Look Forward, a $25,000 special grant to the Public Defender's Client Emergency Resource Fund…
Board to consider Ridge Pike traffic signal sync contract and community center proposals
The Limerick Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on August 19, 2026, to consider several new business items, including a contract for Ridge Pike traffic signal synchronization, adding Mid Penn Bank as a township depository, and approving a preconstruction proposal for a community center. The board…
Planning Commission reviews child care and tattoo parlor applications
The Monroeville Planning Commission will vote on three new development applications. These include a child daycare center on Pitcairn Road and a tattoo parlor on Old Frankstown Road. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.
Environmental Advisory Council to discuss 2027 budget and initiatives
The Abington Township Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from July, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss ongoing projects including recycling outreach, energy initiatives, Bird Town updates, land development, and school district collaboration. New business includes planning for the 2027…
Luzerne County Arts Board proposes new county arts funding program
The Luzerne County Arts Advisory Board is discussing a proposal to create a countywide arts funding initiative, including a regranting program administered by a local nonprofit and a possible local option tax. The agenda outlines a two-year flat funding plan from the general fund, followed by a move to a local option…
RDA reviews July bills and discusses disposition and contract commitments
The Redevelopment Authority of Easton will hold a board meeting on August 19, 2026, to approve June minutes and July bills. The agenda includes a projects and programs report, a disposition discussion, and a review of funds commitment contracts. The meeting concludes with an executive session.
Planning Commission to review extended deadlines for two development projects
The Pottstown Borough Planning Commission is meeting to approve July meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old business items. Two development projects, 79 N. Hanover/148 Chestnut and Coolidge Commons, have extended 90-day review periods due to resubmissions. The commission will also address the Blighted…
Committee to discuss Allentown Works and workforce development
The Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss Allentown Works and workforce development. The agenda contains only this discussion item, along with roll call and adjournment, so no votes or specific proposals are listed.
Council to award 4-year waste collection contract to Waste Management
The Franklin Park Borough Council will vote on several routine and substantive items, including awarding a multi-year solid waste collection contract, approving subdivision and land development applications, and adopting a sewage facilities planning module. The meeting also includes public comment periods and…
Commissioners to approve $2M grant for Almshouse redevelopment project
The Bucks County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and grants, plus a regular agenda with budget adjustments, personnel actions, and board appointments. The most consequential item is a $2,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic…
Planning Commission reviews Walmart expansion plan at Main Street at Exton
The West Whiteland Planning Commission is reviewing a third revised conceptual plan for a proposed Walmart expansion at Main Street at Exton (Route 100 & Route 30 Bypass). The plan, dated July 23, 2026, is the 6th amendment to the settlement agreement and includes updated building and parking statistics. The agenda…
Planning Commission reviews Collegium Charter School athletic field plans
The West Whiteland Township Planning Commission is reviewing preliminary and final land development plans for proposed athletic fields at the Collegium Charter School. The application, filed by the school and designed by Chester Valley Engineers, Inc., covers parcels #41-4-33 and #41-5-102 along Clover Mill Road. The…
Planning Commission reviews revised Collegium Charter School athletic fields plan
The West Whiteland Township Planning Commission is reviewing a revised land development plan for Collegium Charter School's proposed athletic fields at 501-559 Clover Mill Rd. The plan includes outdoor fields, parking, and related facilities on a 37.3-acre property. Staff recommends no action at this time due to…
Planning Commission to review multiple solar projects and subdivision modifications
The Bradford County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to review subdivision and land development applications, including several modification requests for on-lot septic and street access, and to consider approvals for multiple solar energy projects. The agenda was amended at the…