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 taxing 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 more than a half-billion dollars in redevelopment activity utilizing a unique tax incentive and financing tool.
Explore Our Progress
PPL Center
The PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA managed by Spectra and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms....
Strata East
This mixed-use urban infill project is 98,000 square feet on 5 floors, including 67 apartments, 9 retail bays, a dog park, game room and movie room....
530-532 Hamilton
This property is 11,593 square feet, containing office space and the restaurant Tacos Y Tequila. The office space is currently leased to Velocity IA, LLC, which provides co-working office space to a variety of businesses....
Three City Center
This mixed-use, mid-rise brick and limestone office/retail building is 166,606 square feet on 7 floors and includes first-floor retail, underground parking and is adjacent to government & arts districts....
The Impact
The NIZ is a powerful economic development program that has spurred more than a half-billion dollars in redevelopment activity, including entertainment, commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, conference and exhibition projects of approved applicants. To date, projects funded through ANIZDA have generated:
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What's New? All Articles
June 17, 2020
Instructions for Attending ANIZDA July 1 Virtual Board Meeting
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (ANIZDA) Board of Directors will hold its previously scheduled public meeting virtually on Wednesday,...
May 22, 2020
Instructions for Attending ANIZDA’s June Virtual Public Meetings
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (ANIZDA) will hold two public meetings in June via Zoom video conferencing only....
April 29, 2020
Instructions for Attending ANIZDA May 6 Virtual Board Meeting
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (ANIZDA) Board of Directors will hold its previously scheduled public meeting virtually on Wednesday,...