Available land in
LVIP VII is zoned for industrial redevelopment, which permits a wider range of end uses
and an opportunity for a diverse mix of employment.
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Protective Covenants
Success of LVIP is largely due to
Protective Covenants,
that were established to create standards for construction and
design. The Covenants are applied uniformly throughout the LVIP park
system, and apply to LVIP
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LVIP Building Committee review process
and checklist ensure all aspects of a
new project comply with site, landscaping and architectural guidelines set forth in the
Protective Covenants. |
By-Laws
Each company purchasing land in LVIP VII becomes a member of the Owners'
Association, and agrees to abide by the
Association By-Laws upon gaining ownership of the parcel.
Permits and Fees
Specific information on building application fees and
the planning and building process is available from the
City of Bethlehem.
Infrastructure and
Utilities
Water is one of
Bethlehem's finest resources, and the partnerships formed with PPL
Electric, UGI and Verizon have been invaluable in the development process of
LVIP VII. The following information details the utility capacities available
to LVIP VII:
Environmental Integrity
The LVIP VII industrial redevelopment plan won the support of the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the
City of Bethlehem,
Northampton County, the
U.S.
Economic Development Administration and the
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, all of which have contributed
financial and technical resources to the project.
In January 2005, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell presented a
$15-million check to LVIP for
further environmental and infrastructure improvements through the
Commonwealth’s Business in Our Sites program
to help brownfield
properties become productive. LVIP VII is also the pioneer project
for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s
Brownfield Action Team that expedites the assessment, planning and
permitting process for land recycling. In April 2006, LVIP received
a 2005 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for its
successful remediation that is creating new businesses on formerly brownfield land.
In November, 2006 LVIP VII was also honored with the Phoenix Award
for excellence in brownfield development. Presented by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Award recognizes LVIP VII
as a national model for redevelopment of brownfields.
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