The Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC) is established to build productive linkages between communities, provide focus on issues best handled on a broad geographic scale and foster the development of regional comprehensive planning.
In furtherance of these goals, the LIRPC shall conduct research, surveys and studies which address regional needs, issues and opportunities. It serves as a forum for discourse and debate and focuses on Long Island’s economy, equity, tax and governance, environment and infrastructure. The LIRPC uses its inherent powers to effectuate positive change and implement the Region’s long range planning goals and strategies.