Industrial

Reindustrialization Study

The project’s genesis is sustainability, with the charge to create jobs proximate to where Allentown’s workforce reside,making it possible, to walk, bicycle, or take public transit from home to work. The program has three phases: A Citywide reindustrialization plan, Applying the plan to the Little Lehigh Creek Corridor, and Reviewing specific industrial buildings and sites for industrial reuse. From an economic standpoint the project is intended to increase Allentown’s employment base, raise household incomes and build fiscal base.  

Phase I Reindustrialization Plan (May 6, 2014)
Phase I Appendix (May 6, 2014)
Phase II Little Lehigh Creek Masterplan (May 8, 2014)
Phase III Former Allentown Metal Works Re-use Study (Dec. 2014)

Master Planned Development

Lehigh Riverfront Master Plan

This was a significant strategic project that developed a redevelopment program for Allentown’s Lehigh River Waterfront. The project had extensive community participation and support, and was facilitated by a substantial and experienced consultant team.

Lehigh Riverfront Executive Summary
Lehigh Riverfront Final Report

Neuweiler Brewery Reuse Study

The vacant Neuweiler Brewery buildings and site are critical components of the Lehigh Riverfront Plan. The Reuse study performed a market scan, developed alternative reuse schemes and supporting pro formas. The study was an integral component of the property’s development RFP, leading to an agreement of sale.

Neuweiler Brewery Site Reuse Study Executive Summary

Allentown State Hospital Feasibility Study

Allentown State Hospital Reuse Feasibility Study
Appendix A - Environmental
Appendix B - Real Estate Market

Neighborhood

Upside Allentown: Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods

This is a community-driven revitalization plan that covers most of Center City, from Jordan Creek to 12th Street, and from Union St. to Tilghman St., with the exception of Seventh Street -- where the boundary goes further north to the city limits. The plan was developed using information derived from two public meetings held during the summer of 2013 and a partnership formed with representatives of the Jordan Heights, Old Fairgrounds, Old Allentown; the Allentown Promise Neighborhood, the Hamilton Street District and the Seventh Street Corridor.

Upside Allentown Strategic Plan
Upside Allentown: Quality of Life Survey Results

Allentown Census Profile

This brief report describes the many demographic and housing changes that took place between 2000 and 2010.

Allentown's Population and Housing: A Comparison of the 2010 and 2000 Censuses