The Development Commission is responsible for the implementation of the Town/Village Joint Comprehensive Plan, which outlines a vision for the North Elba/Lake Placid community. As a result of this plan, the Development Commission has helped facilitate or been involved in a number of community-building efforts, including:
- Lake Placid Farmers Market
- Lake Placid Community Day
- Partnerships with local, regional, and state organizations
- 2022 Destination Management Plan
- Working with Olympic Regional Development Agency (ORDA) and the Lake Placid School District to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification