Bethlehem Vision

Bethlehem CommonsPlanning phase

A public recreation and community campus in South Bethlehem, starting with two street hockey rinks.

Lehigh LeaguesIn development

A recreational sports league for students and the community at Lehigh. The first season depends on things not confirmed yet, like policies, facilities and university agreements. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, Lehigh University.

Bethlehem Discovery ParkPlanning phase

A family park with inclusive play, gardens, nature and local-history learning, in the Saucon Park area. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, the City of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Sports & Entertainment DistrictPlanning phase

A large, solar-powered sports and entertainment campus with stadiums, a farm and creamery, animal and dog parks, and playgrounds. No professional teams or leagues are involved.

Bethlehem ConnectPlanning phase

A transit plan for Bethlehem and the Saucon Valley: a main line of fast electric buses, with underground stations and links across the valley later.

Bethlehem E-Bike NetworkPlanning phase

Solar-charged stations at parks and transit, with bikes (mostly electric) and a few e-scooters, for station-to-station rides across Bethlehem and later across Pennsylvania. Part of Bethlehem Connect and Bethlehem Public Improvements.

Airport & Seaport ModernizationLong-term idea

Ideas from Bethlehem Connect and Project OS for making existing airports and seaports more efficient, accessible and better connected, instead of building new ones. Airports and seaports belong to the people who run them, and none of them are partners.

Bethlehem Public ImprovementsPlanning phase

Upgrades to existing parks, courts, water stations and public spaces, plus two new public restrooms. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, the City of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Fitness NetworkPlanning phase

More places to stay active: indoor fitness in South Bethlehem, outdoor exercise around Sand Island on the north side, and possible partnerships with or upgrades to existing north-side gyms, if their owners want them. Sand Island is a City of Bethlehem park. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, the City of Bethlehem or any gym. Part of Bethlehem Public Improvements, Bethlehem Commons and Bethlehem Sports & Entertainment District.

Mountaintop Discovery GardensPlanning phase

A student-led native-plant, food and learning garden. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, Lehigh University.

Bethlehem LivingPlanning phase

A sustainable residential community built around wellbeing, with shared food and water hubs and green space. First a pilot of about 60 homes in Bethlehem, then larger areas in Pennsylvania.

Bethlehem Community & Care CenterPlanning phase

A planned community and care center on a half-outdoor campus, where anyone could get food, water, clothing, tools, learning and referrals, with dignity and privacy.

Lehigh Valley Energy & Logistics HubPlanning phase

A hub for solar power and storage, shipping, shared resources, and repair and reuse, supplying natural energy to the other projects.

Bethlehem Creative & Media NetworkPlanning phase

Shared spaces, skills and learning in music, DJing, recording, photography, video, broadcasting and digital creative work. It looks first to existing places, like ArtsQuest's Creative Factory on West Third Street, instead of building new ones. ArtsQuest owns and runs the Creative Factory. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, ArtsQuest. Part of Bethlehem Public Improvements, Bethlehem Commons and Bethlehem Sports & Entertainment District.

Ocean Discovery CenterPlanning phase

A place to explore the ocean, the seafloor, marine life and underwater technology, with an ocean-themed play area on the South Bethlehem Greenway and Aethon as its data and mapping partner. Aethon doesn't fund, own or run it. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, the City of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Nature & Science CenterPlanning phase

A hands-on nature and science center next to the Ocean Discovery Center, with small reptiles and amphibians, a native pollinator garden and labs.

Bethlehem Space & Exploration CenterPlanning phase

A space science, engineering and education center, with a space-themed playground on the South Bethlehem Greenway. Aethon hasn't set up, funded or committed to it. Not an official project of, or endorsed by, the City of Bethlehem.

Project OSIn development

Software for coordinating people, places, schedules, food and water, supplies and equipment for real-world projects. Being built and tested. Not launched yet.