Plans
2045 Comprehensive Plan Adopted!
The Lower Gwynedd Board of Supervisors officially approved the 2045 Comprehensive Plan! The County will remove "draft" references to the plan, and we will have the final plan posted to the website once we have the new link.
DCED Regional Fire Study Report
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) completed a comprehensive, independent review of fire service in our region in 2026. The boundaries of the study encompassed Ambler Borough, Lower Gwynedd Township, North Wales Borough, and Upper Gwynedd Township. The study focused on the three primary fire companies serving that area: Wissahickon Fire Company, North Penn Volunteer Fire Company, and Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Department. The final report contains recommendations for enhancing safety, service sustainability, and regional planning.
Chief Derrick Sawyer, who conducted and wrote the study, presented his findings to the public on May 28, 2026. The full report, a shorter synopsis of the report and recommendations, and the presentation may be accessed at the links below.
May 28, 2026, Fire Study Presentation
Sidewalks and Trails Strategic Plan
Lower Gwynedd Township recently adopted a strategic plan for pedestrian access across the Township. The document will guide decisions related to sidewalk and trail implementation in future developments. To integrate the plan into Township operations, it will become part of the standard review process for land development applications. Over time, the strategic plan will also support grant applications for pedestrian amenities.
The plan includes priority routes for future pedestrian accessways, existing mid-block pedestrian crossings to be evaluated for improvements, and locations to consider for future crossings. The plan highlights several “community nodes” (schools, parks, commercial corridors, etc.), which highlight popular destinations for pedestrians.
The plan has received feedback at public meetings held by the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, Environmental Advisory Council, and the Board of Supervisors.
LGT Sidewalk & Trails Strategic Plan - July 2025
LGT Sidewalk & Trails Plan - Maps Only
Forest Evaluation and Strategic Management Plan
In 2025, Lower Gwynedd undertook a strategic planning process to determine the best way to preserve and expand Township-owned woodland areas. The plan was also intended to create a methodology for using fees that the Township has received in lieu of planting trees. These fees are collected when land development applicants cannot replace as many trees as they remove during construction.
The first step involved a certified arborist evaluating a sample of woodland areas across the Township. The evaluation was used to determine the ecological health of each area. The second step involved using that information to develop a strategy for prioritizing tasks to promote forest health. The work involves maintenance activities (such as the removal of dead ash trees or invasive species), and opportunities for planting additional trees. The plan also produced a new method for Township staff to use to evaluate tree health and prioritize maintenance activities.
LGT Forest Evaluation & Strategic Management Plan - August 2025
The State of Lower Gwynedd PD Report
As an accredited police department, LGPD is committed to continuous improvement and transparency. Following the previously held public discussion, the staffing analysis and operational review conducted by Certus, a public safety consulting firm, has now been completed. The full report is being shared with the public for review.
LGPD Comprehensive Police Staffing Analysis and Operational Review (Full Report)