Nov. 9, 2026
— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
Bethlehem’s Planning Commission will review two projects that may change the look of the city.
The data center proposed for 2184 Industrial Drive will take up part of the meeting, probably a big part of it. That building would have 130,000 square feet of space and a basement full of cooling tanks. It’s planned for the old Crowder Service Center off Routes 22 and 378.
At 701-19 North New St., between North and Garrison streets, BPG Investments proposes 82 apartments with frontage on North New Street.
That will require demolishing several buildings along New Street, “to construct a 5 story mixed-use building comprised of an 80 space parking garage, 6,550 SF of retail space and 82 apartments,” according to the plan submitted to the city.
A five-story building running along that block will change the look of what is now a mix of commercial and residential buildings, and garages. An 80-space parking garage would be in the basement of the apartment building, with entrances at Garrison and North streets.
Amenities for residents include a dog park, roof deck, bike racks and courtyards.
The Bethlehem Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Town Hall, next to City Hall. The meeting will also be shown online.
Agendas are subject to change. Check the city website before heading to the meeting. And just a warning, this could be a long one.
