Student Experience with the Alley House Program
Oct 1, 2024
Over 60 students from four of Lehigh’s colleges have participated in research, civic processes, and construction. They surveyed alleys, mapped conditions, navigated zoning variances with city officials, and learned from experienced affordable housing developers how to design and construct Alley House units for long-term affordability.
Steering Committee Meeting
Sep 9, 2024
On Friday September 6th, the Small Cities Lab hosted the first Alley House Program Steering Committee Meeting. The Steering Committee consists of many actors in Bethlehem. At the first meeting, the Small Cities Lab presented an overview of the Alley House Program’s work so far.
Exploring the Numbers Driving Alley Houses
Aug 23, 2024
Graduate student Heidi Kline assesses government policies as part of an affordable housing project
Small Cities, Big Problems
Apr 12, 2024
The College of Art & Sciences launches the Small Cities Lab to provide an interdisciplinary research approach to finding solutions to the problems facing small cities
Reviving Alley Houses in Bethlehem
Jan 19, 2024
Architect Wes Hiatt leads an effort to create affordable housing options
