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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.
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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...
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...
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...
The Impact
The NIZ is a powerful economic development program that has spurred a 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
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,...
May 15, 2024
The Effectiveness of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) has conducted a thorough analysis on the effectiveness and impacts of the City of...