by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Nov 16, 2015
By Brian Pedersen, November 16, 2015 at 6:00 AM Buildings that have a special purpose, such as for a church, synagogue or outdated factory, often present distinctive opportunities for a creative reuse of the property. With the decline of organized religion,...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Nov 10, 2015
The Lehigh Valley has the most balanced and diversified economy in the state of Pennsylvania, according to an analysis by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). The region’s gross domestic product (GDP) has risen to a record-high $35.4 billion as...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Nov 5, 2015
By Brian Pedersen, November 5, 2015 at 10:16 AM Bolstered by the successful leasing of a freshly opened 170-unit upscale apartment complex in downtown Allentown, a developer is already looking to expand the number of luxury units available to urban dwellers. STRATA II...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Oct 23, 2015
Upper Nazareth Township officials and residents grilled developers seeking final land development approval Wednesday night for two giant warehouses that supervisors ultimately approved by a 4-1 vote. Duke Realty received approval from Palmer Township in August to...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Oct 21, 2015
After hearing fears about the threat to existing businesses, Bethlehem City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to new redevelopment guidelines for the 53-acreMartin Tower in West Bethlehem. The proposal eliminates a 2006 requirement that the landmark...
