Northside Alive Committees
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The efforts of Northside Alive are driven by our four committees. These committees were developed to support the target areas identified the final plan for the area.
These committees provide community insight and help the City of Bethlehem develop events, improvements and services to meet the goals of Northside Alive.
Ready to join us?
Review the committees below and sign up today or sign up to volunteer at one of our upcoming events.
We hold our committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 PM via Zoom.
Community Development and Neighborhood Branding
This committee seeks to promote the Northside Alive neighborhood and business district by building a unified neighborhood identity. It has spent the last year working with Alloy5 to develop a marketing and brandy strategy.
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It also focuses on community development projects that enhance residents' quality of life via expanded or new public services, community events and programs for youth and family.
GOALS:
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Leverage existing neighborhood assets to expand availability of services
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Build community cohesion
Economic Vitality
The Northside Alive business corridor along Linden and Broad streets is home to some of the city's most eclectic dining and many small businesses.
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This committee seeks to develop and implement a revitalization strategy to bolster existing businesses and attract new ones through physical improvements, new programs and amenities.
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GOALS:
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Implement physical improvements to Broad Street
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Implement physical improvements to Linden Street
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Support existing businesses and attract new ones
Safe and Vibrant Public Realm
Many Northside Alive residents want a more pedestrian and bike-friendly neighborhood. This committee works to beautify and improve Northside streets and public spaces.
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The committee is working to redesign Friendship Park and improve multimodal safety. It creates and implements projects centered on streetscape improvements, making designated intersections safer, upgrading local parks and adding green space and public art.
GOALS:
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Prioritize multimodal safety and connectivity between neighborhood destinations
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Enhance and beautify the public realm to create a sense of place
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Housing Committee
Aims to support both renters and homeowners by improving housing stock, preserving affordability, and addressing quality of life issues.
The committee will explore programs and initiatives that increase homeownership, support the improvement and preservation off rental and affordable housing needs. It will explore the creation of a neighborhood improvement district to support housing rehab, safe neighborhoods and offers home maintenance and rehab resources.
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Currently, Northside Alive is offering commercial façade grants in partnership with Community Action Development Corp. of Bethlehem
GOALS:
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Support homeowners and renters through incentives, resources, and enforcement
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Enhance quality of life for all residents
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