Hamilton District
Main Street Program

We envision the Hamilton Street District in Allentown as the commercial and cultural heart of the Lehigh Valley, an attractive, welcoming community, filled with activity and energy, offering employment, dining, arts, entertainment, shopping, and residential opportunities, supported by culturally diverse and architecturally attractive neighborhoods.

• The Hamilton Street District consists of the area from 5th Street to 12th Street, and from Walnut to Linden Streets, and is supported by adjoining city neighborhoods and the riverfront.

• The Hamilton Street District will be home to an increasing number of corporations, offices and small businesses supported by an educated local workforce;

• The Hamilton Street District will celebrate, cultivate and expand the arts, entertainment and cultural venues and activities that already make it a regional and historic destination;

• The Hamilton Street District will be a vibrant center of activity for dining, shopping, and recreation, accessible to all, attracting new residents, retail shops, restaurants, and other businesses;

• The Hamilton Street District will exemplify the rich diversity of city life, attracting young professionals, active seniors, and all those who appreciate the opportunities of urban life, including a variety of transportation and residential options.

This vision for the Hamilton Street District will be realized by a unified, focused and collaborative partnership of private, public and non profit groups. These organizations and existing neighborhoods of committed local leaders and neighborhood stakeholders will advocate for the identification and effective use of the resources necessary to make this vision a reality.

For more information, please email Leslie Suhr.