WELCOME TO PHASE ONE OF ALLENTOWN 2030, OUR CITYS COMPREHENSIVE - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Allentown has new investment in its core. Replace pic for Creating strong entry points to the city will Activity help define Allentown’s identity within the region and beyond. Central Business District, Center City

There are entry points to the central business Replace pic for district and at thresholds like rivers and Activity bridges.

Corridors are entries into the city and define what people Replace pic for think of Allentown. Activity

Allentown is an anchor for the region. Visitors may think of the Replace pic for entire region as ”Allentown.” Activity Allentown’s identity extends far beyond its boundary.

making an entry How do we strengthen our identity?

hidden in plain sight

Vibrant cities have many different housing types that enable people to choose housing that best Replace pic for suits their needs. Allentown has many Actvity different types of houses and this housing diversity is one of Allentown’s historic strongest assets. Housing from Allentown neighborhoods.

Replace pic for Actvity historic multistory Housing from Allentown neighborhoods.

rowhomes or townhomes live/work single Housing from family Allentown neighborhoods.

Some of Allentown’s homes are in good condition. Others could use more investment to expand choices for safe and affordable housing. rowhomes or townhomes Housing from Allentown neighborhoods.

Allentown needs to better understand its housing supply and potential demand to grow equitably. Housing from Allentown neighborhoods.

hidden in plain sight How do we manage our housing assets?

hidden in plain sight How do we manage our housing assets? Penn Skate, East Side

old patterns, new hidden in plain sight How do we manage our housing assets? life Penn Skate, East Side

Many of Allentown’s neighborhoods have infrastructure that is ready for reinvention. hidden in plain sight How do we manage our housing assets? East Side Water Tower

Old structures can be brought back to life when they are repurposed with new uses. hidden in plain sight How do we manage our housing assets? Cigar Factory Artist Studios, Center City

Our roads and water infrastructure can also be rethought to hidden in plain sight become neighborhood How do we manage our housing assets? amenities or unique destinations. Rittersville, East Side