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:
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.
Sustainable features of this project will include: