Plan Lehigh Valley is WDIY 88.1 FM’s monthly show about the ideas and projects shaping how our region grows.

Hosted by Matt Assad and Becky Bradley from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, the program keeps things practical and easy to follow, covering everything from development and transportation to housing, sustainability, and long-term planning.

If you care about how decisions get made and what’s coming next for the Lehigh Valley, this is the show to bookmark.

New episodes air the first Monday of every month from 6:30 to 7:00 PM on WDIY 88.1 FM, and you can listen anytime online here: https://www.wdiy.org/show/plan-lehigh-valley

@lvwithloveEver wonder how the Lehigh Valley is growing and who’s shaping the future? Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM, hosted by Matt Assad and Becky Bradley from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, covers the projects, policies, and ideas behind how we live, move, and grow in the region. From housing and climate to passenger rail and yes, even laser-guided cow milking, it’s all on the table. 🎧 Listen now: wdiy.org/show/plan-lehigh-valley 📅 New episodes air the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. #PlanLehighValley #LehighValleyPlanning #WDIY #LVPC #SmartGrowth #CommunityPlanning #RegionalFuture #PodcastClip♬ original sound Lehigh Valley with Love

Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com

Subscribe to our email list

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com

In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker welcomes Rebecca Francis, a leading luxury real estate agent in the region, for a thoughtful look at why the Lehigh Valley has become such a magnet for new residents.

Rebecca shares insights from her own journey, returning to the Valley after years overseas, and how she has seen its appeal grow. From great schools and respected health systems to vibrant farmers markets and a thriving restaurant scene, the Lehigh Valley blends small-town feel with big-city access.

Buyers today are looking for lifestyle as much as a house. They want nearby trails, community events, block parties, parks, and quick drives to New York or Philadelphia. Rebecca explains why those factors increasingly matter more than square footage.

She also talks about challenges, like limited inventory, the “lock-in effect” of low interest rates, and how new development is expanding into places like Macungie, Palmer, and Nazareth. The conversation also highlights how diversity, educational opportunities, and mixed-use developments are shaping what comes next for the region.

If you want to better understand what makes the Lehigh Valley so attractive, this is the episode to hear.

Learn more about Rebecca at rebeccafrancisrealtors.com

Read along on Substack