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Official Map
The Board of Commissioners originally adopted an Official Map on June 16, 2016 to identify land with a future public purpose. The latest version, was adopted on July 18, 2019.
View the current Official Township Map (PDF).
Southwestern Lehigh County Comprehensive Plan - 2017
Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plan for Alburtis, Emmaus and Macungie Boroughs and Lower Milford, Lower Macungie and Upper Milford Townships.
The Lehigh Valley Comprehensive Plan - 2030
Based on public opinion surveys, workshops and information provided to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission at numerous meetings the major planning issues in the Lehigh Valley are as follows:
- Preservation of farmland
- Preservation and protection of natural features
- Redevelopment of old industrial sites including brownfields
- Renewal and revitalization of the cities
- Development of more parks and recreational facilities
- Upgrade roads and intersections
This comprehensive plan advocates measures to achieve these and other goals relevant to conservation, development and redevelopment in the Lehigh Valley in the next 25 years.
To view this plan, please visit the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission website.
Lower Macungie Township Greenway Plan - 2012
Addressing the growing public interest in a walkable community, the Lower Macungie Township Greenway Plan identifies a series of green corridors and trail networks in the Township. The Greenway will provide alternate transportation options, pedestrian connectivity, preserve natural areas and wildlife habitat, and provide recreational opportunities for residents of the Township and beyond.
Some of the files are large and may take a few minutes to open:
- Greenway Master Plan (Map) (PDF)
- Introduction / Table of Contents (PDF)
- Section 1 - Data Collection and Analysis (PDF)
- Section 2 - Opportunities and Constraints (PDF)
- Section 3 - Demand and Potential Use of the Greenway (PDF)
- Section 4 - Public Participation (PDF)
- Section 5 - Proposed Greenway Network (PDF)
- Section 6 - Action Plan (PDF)
- Section 7 - Construction and Maintenance Operations (PDF)
- Section 8 - Opinion of Cost and Priority Levels (PDF)
Comprehensive Recreation, Parks & Open Space Plan - 2014
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Introduction (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Map (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 1: General Information and Community Background (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 2: Mission and Goals Statement (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 3: Facilities and Open Space (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 4: Recreation Programs (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 5: Public Participation (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 6: Township Administration and Personnel (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 7: Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 8: Park and Recreation Financing (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 9: Report Recommendations (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Section 10: Implementation (PDF)
Appendices
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix A: Inventory and Analysis - Privately Owned Recreation and Open Space (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix A: Inventory and Analysis - Township Owned Open Spaces (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix A: Inventory and Analysis - Township Owned Parks (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix B: PRORAGIS Comparison (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix C: Steering Committee Meeting Agenda, Minutes and Sign-in Sheets (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix D: Public Meeting Agenda, Minutes and Sign-in Sheets (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix E: Public Survey Responses (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix F: Key Person Interview Notes (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix G: Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation Ordinance (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix H: Department of Public Works Equipment List (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix I: Lower Macungie Township 2014 Budget Proposal (PDF)
- Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Appendix J: Township of Lower Macungie Resolution 2014-21 (PDF)