Smart Growth Tools

The center city of Allentown deals with problems of a lack of development because of low income. As shown in figure 1, between 30-50% of households in the center of Allentown have an income that is less than $15,000. Not only does income play a role in development, but the balance of doing good and making money as well. The RenewLV program's goal is to provide smart growth through sustainable practices in farmland preservation, food sustainability, and smart transportation. Transportation is important because many workers in the center city rely on it to get to their jobs. 

Figure 1: Household income less than $15,000. Source: Social Explorer

Figure 2: Use of public transportation for workers. Source: Social Explorer