265-unit first-year residence hall, Lehigh campus

About this project

Lehigh University proposes a new residence hall with 265 dwelling units for first-year students, with a green roof. The project includes new and widened sidewalks, crosswalks, intersection work at Sayre and University Drive, and removal of street parking to make University Drive two-way. The lot sits on a 15% to 25% slope.

County recommendation: Supports, with comments

Issues raised: Erosion and storm drain controls on steep slope, Stormwater plan comments in Catasauqua Creek watershed, Use native, climate-adaptive landscaping, Pursue sustainable building practices such as LEED or solar

Applicant

Lehigh University

Plan type

Land use of regional significance review (education facility)

Land use

institutional