Author: Carly Giacoio

Carly Giacoio ‘22 graduated with a degree in English and creative writing. She served as a writing tutor and writing assistant on campus. After living in Kinnelon, New Jersey her whole life, Carly wishes there was a more diverse population. She does however love the nature and lakes Kinnelon has to offer. Carly is interested in the effect of gentrification on existing communities and how the NIZ has shaped Allentown.

Is the NIZ improving Allentown?

By Carly Giacoio Every city has its Main Street, and for Allentown, that’s Hamilton Street. From the courthouse to the library as well as a host of shops, restaurants, and offices, Hamilton Street comprises the heart of downtown Allentown. This is why in 2009 the city decided to embark on an ambitious plan to revitalize […]

What is the NIZ?

By Carly Giacoio Allentown has been having an identity crisis–a former bustling industrial city, it has been trying to reinvent itself, most notably with a revitalization project called the NIZ. The NIZ (Neighborhood Improvement Zone) in Allentown is a taxing district created in 2009 to transform 128 acres downtown, the Waterfront, and most notably, the […]

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