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.
Be Your Own Boss: Emerging Entrepreneur Academy
Since 2023, IMAGINE Berks has supported the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy by providing scholarships to the students attending the 6-week course. This year, 37 students graduated from the program, representing 9 local school districts and 1 college. Seeing the...
County Connection: Agriculture Update
https://youtu.be/xV-dhIrRP9A?si=2ZmVCpLDW1KqLMof The Berks County Department of Agriculture has been busy the last few months. With the launch of their Growing Berks plan, celebrating 80,000 acres of preserved farmland in Berks County, and most recently hosting...
Why are Main Streets Important?
When planning for a party, you have to find a location, pick a date, and have a list of people you want to invite. For main streets, the formula isn’t too different; you have a location, and you pick a date (avoiding other events or major travel holidays). But when...