Envisioning change alongside America's small cities
Small Cities Lab
More than half of America's urban population lives in small cities—yet research, policy, and investment overwhelmingly favor big metros. Lehigh University's Small Cities Lab exists to close that gap. We partner with municipalities, nonprofits, and residents to tackle the urgent challenges facing communities under 250,000 people, building the knowledge and capacity they need to shape their own futures. Together, we're proving that small cities deserve big ideas—and a future that's obtainable, inclusive, and just.
Featured Project
Alley House Program
Reviving a local housing tradition to help build economic and social resilience in our community. This program offers a scalable solution to address land scarcity and increase housing stock through place-based research and community engagement.
Featured Story
Small Cities Lab Hosts Inaugural Co-Lab
Inaugural event gathered researchers and community leaders at Lehigh’s Mountaintop campus.
