September 10, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) was joined by Reps. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh), Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh) and Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), along with representatives from the Allentown mayor’s office and Allentown City Council to talk about updates to the Neuweiler Lofts project at the former Neuweiler Brewery with the developers from Urban Residential Properties.
“These types of sites that have sat vacant for decades are challenging to develop,” said Miller. “Coming here today and seeing the immense progress in the development of the lofts shows the promise this building has had for years. I want to commend Urban Residential Properties for investing their hard-earned dollars into the Lehigh Valley.”
Schweyer commented on seeing the potential of the area, remarking on the incredible revitalization the downtown has seen, while Siegel spoke of the importance in investing in our communities. Schlossberg applauded the success of public-private partnerships to see progress in communities like Allentown.
The site will be mixed-use, ready for both housing and businesses. It has sat vacant since the brewery closed in 1968, despite numerous efforts to revitalize it.
“This site is adding in much-needed housing to the area and providing huge economic opportunities for our business leaders,” added Miller. “We also secured state funding to update the nearby basketball courts at Bucky Boyle Park. We are going to see an upgrade to this area of Allentown, providing current and future residents with necessary amenities, making it an ideal place to live, work, play and visit.”
CEO and Founder of Urban Residential Properties Alex Wright talked about the potential of making Allentown the best midsized city there is. Wright has been developing projects in Allentown since 2011. COO and CLO John Palumbo discussed the importance of teamwork to make these projects successful, commenting on the support from local officials to ensure that revitalization efforts are ultimately completed.
After the press conferences, attendees were invited to sign a steel beam that was then added to the building.
Sen. Nick Miller, Local Officials, Developers Give Updates on Neuweiler Lofts at Former Neuweiler Brewery Site
