PHASE I
Huge proponents of urban redevelopment and revitalization
Forge Leadership has always believed that a vibrant downtown is the key to continued redevelopment in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania’s third largest city.
In 2005, they made their commitment tangible by constructing a class-A office building to house their headquarters, as well as to attract additional businesses into Allentown’s downtown. It is their belief that a healthy and vibrant
downtown is critical to the success of the entire Lehigh Valley region.
The first phase of the project was a public-private partnership with the Allentown Economic Development Corp. that demolished the three vacant retail buildings from 832-844 Hamilton Street. The new office building was in the Keystone
Opportunity Zone which provided tax benefits to companies located there until 2010. The project also received assistance through a Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant.
Modern-design, 6-story, Class A Office Space /
First Floor Retail Spaces
76,000 SF
Sustainable features of this project include:
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PHASE II
Expansion to existing
office building
50,000 SF
In 2013, Forge Leadership expanded the original Butz Corporate Center and successfully leased 95% of the building with only retail space available on the first floor. This project also received assistance through RACP.
Sustainable features of this project include:
PHASE III
Modern-design, 7-story, Class A Office Space
55,000 SF
In 2015, Forge Leadership broke ground on the third phase of the Butz Corporate Center. It is constructed of insulated metal panels and a south side curtainwall. Extensive glazing provides dramatic views and abundant natural light.
The structure is raised above ground to provide surface parking for visitors.
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Sustainable features of this project will include: