RENEWLV

RenewLV addresses these challenges - a declining urban core, disappearing open space, fragmented local governance - by bringing together a broad range of perspectives and expertise. RenewLV's Board of Directors, representing a variety of sectors, provides strategic guidance for the organization. This collaborative leadership structure has enabled RenewLV to develop an ambitious agenda focused on revitalizing cities and boroughs and promoting regional approaches to addressing the most pressing issues facing the Lehigh Valley... RenewLV's mission is to promote smart growth and efficient governance in the Lehigh Valley in order to revitalize its core communities, preserve open space, and create an economically and environmentally sustainable foundation for the region's future growth... RenewLV's goal is for the region to meet the farmland preservation goals as stated in the LVPC's regional comprehensive plan - 25% of the land in Lehigh and Northampton Counties for agricultural use...