# Lackawanna Redevelopment Authority Meeting    9-16-26

The Lackawanna Redevelopment Authority held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on strategic initiatives related to property acquisition and redevelopment to support business attraction and housing development. The authority discussed adopting a new platform to identify and evaluate county-owned properties for buildability and potential redevelopment, aiming to streamline the process of acquiring and preparing sites for prospective businesses. They also explored leveraging the land bank's preemptive bid powers to acquire properties and transfer them to the redevelopment authority, potentially bypassing certain restrictions. Additionally, the authority emphasized continuing its role as a financing arm for projects and considered partnerships with the Industrial Development Authority for larger initiatives. The meeting included updates on a forthcoming housing study and ongoing discussions with Lockheed Martin regarding their significant expansion plans, which could impact local economic development. A proposal was made to develop informational materials to better communicate financing opportunities to nonprofits and municipalities. No formal votes on contracts or expenditures were recorded, but the board approved meeting minutes and vouchers as presented.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Lackawanna Redevelopment Authority Meeting    9-16-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6pPROmXIIU) - ECTV