July 16, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he secured more than $5.7 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to advance transformative infrastructure, education, economic development, and quality of life projects across the Lehigh Valley. The investments will revitalize long vacant properties, strengthen public assets, expand educational opportunities, and support the region’s continued economic growth.
The awards reflect Senator Miller’s continued focus on securing state investments that strengthen the Lehigh Valley’s economy while improving the communities where families live, work, and learn. The projects leverage additional public and private investment and will generate lasting benefits for residents throughout the region.
“These investments didn’t happen by accident,” said Senator Miller. “They are the result of months of working alongside local leaders and advocating for the needs of our communities. From expanding our airport and redeveloping blighted properties to strengthening our schools, arts institutions, and community facilities, these projects will create jobs, improve quality of life, and position our region for long term success.”
The projects are listed below:
- $2,750,000 to LVIA Parking Garage: Construct a 5-level garage with 1,000 spaces, ADA upgrades, elevators, EV chargers, and safety systems.
- $1,200,000 to Former Lehigh Valley Dairy Redevelopment: To begin site preparation and redevelop abandoned site for commercial or mixed-use development.
- $500,000 to J Birney Crum Stadium: Kicks off multi-phase expansion including new buildings, site development, restrooms, concessions, field house, and scoreboards.
- $500,000 to Allentown Art Museum: Funds will support site prep, demolition, environmental work, engineering, and new construction, ensuring compliance and leveraging private philanthropy.
- $250,000 to Salvation Army Allentown’s Housing Shelter: To be used for the renovations for their roof, entry, HVAC, and update electrical, lighting, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, signage, and sidewalks.
- $250,000 to ASD Union Terrace ES Campus: Expand and renovate the campus with strategic demolition, new school addition, and reconfigured parking.
- $250,000 to Allentown Central Catholic High School’s Athletic Complex:Build a multi-purpose athletic facility with turf field, track, press box, seating, restrooms, snack stand, garden, storage, lighting, sound system, and parking.
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) is a state grant program managed by the Office of the Budget to fund design, acquisition, and construction of projects that boost regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical development.
For more on recent investments secured by Senator Miller, visit his website at PASenatorMiller.com.