Plans
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
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 can not 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 Forsest Evaluation & Stratgeic Management Plan - August 2025
Lower Gwynedd Township Comprehensive Plan- BOS Update 12/10/24
Claire Warner, Montgomery County Planning Commission Senior Planner, provided an update to the Lower Gwynedd Township Board of Supervisors on the Comprehensive Plan Revision-Process, Updates, and Public Feedback. Below is a link to the presentation she provided.