A Catalyst for the
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The Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (ANIZDA) oversees and manages the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) – a special district created by state law that is being utilized to encourage development and revitalization in center city Allentown and along the western side of the Lehigh River.
The NIZ is a powerful economic development program that has spurred over $1 billion dollars in redevelopment activity utilizing a unique tax incentive and financing tool.
The Impact
The NIZ is a powerful economic and community development program that has spurred over one billion dollars in redevelopment activity, including entertainment, commercial, retail, residential and hospitality projects:
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May 27, 2025
Two Neighborhood Improvement Zone Projects Named 2025 Awards for Excellence Winners
Allentown’s Downtown West and Da Vinci Science Center were among eight projects announced by the Philadelphia District Council of the...
December 23, 2024
2024 Year in Review
The highlight of the year was the addition of two major attractions within Allentown’s Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) expected to...
May 22, 2024
Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion Opens in Downtown Allentown
The new 67,000 square foot, $75 million facility officially opened to the public today. Located at 815 W. Hamilton Street,...