Planning in Motion
Imagine Berks Comprehensive Plan
In March 2025, the Berks County Planning Commission kicked off the start of the new IMAGINE Berks Comprehensive Plan. Stay connected for updates on the plan’s progress below.
From Vision to Reality
Imagine Berks
In August 2022, the Board of Commissioners adopted Berks County’s first Strategic Economic Development Action Plan, IMAGINE Berks. The plan provides a guide for thoughtful decision-making about our economic prosperity, identity, and sustainability with three years of actionable goals and strategies.
Strategic Planning Efforts
What Makes This a Comprehensive Plan?
When IMAGINE Berks was launched, it was an outgrowth of the existing Comprehensive Plan’s economy chapter. As the plan was implemented and evolved, and the update to the County’s Comprehensive plan discussions began, the idea to shift IMAGINE Berks name to the title of the Comprehensive plan was born.
The IMAGINE Berks Comprehensive Plan is the guiding document authored by the Berks County Planning Commission and its staff. It details everything from future land uses in the county to demographic shifts and changes over time.
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Discover our county’s bold plan to drive transformative change with innovative strategies, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and community empowerment. Stay engaged as we roll out measurable initiatives to build a thriving, inclusive future for all.
Berks County Ag Quarterly: January 2026
Check out the latest news from the Berks County Department of Agriculture via their online magazine: Ag Quarterly, January 2026...
IMAGINE Berks Year 3: Growing Through Change
IMAGINE Berks 2022-2025 It is hard to believe that over 3 years ago is when Berks County officially adopted IMAGINE Berks, the first county-wide and county-led Economic Development Strategic Action Plan in our nearly 275 year history. Throughout the past 3 years,...
Launching Berks County’s Next “Era”
A familiar face recently dropped a new album called “A Life of a Showgirl” signaling the start of a new era for Berks County native, Taylor Swift. Berks County has also started a new era as well with the development of the IMAGINE Berks Comprehensive Plan. A...