Easton Iron and Metal (The Foundry) Development Review
Easton
Summary
Foundry Development Group is planning a major two-phase mixed-use redevelopment on vacant city-owned land along Bushkill Drive, adding 259 apartments, retail space, parking, and trail connections. Neighbors raised questions about traffic speeds, construction impacts, stormwater runoff, and building height.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tens of millions of private investment in the city-owned vacant property.
Future residents, local businesses, and visitors utilizing the Karl Stirner Arts Trail extension.
The Carl Sterner Arts Trail and residents who expected a larger public park, expansive green space, and lower-profile architecture along the Bushkill Creek corridor.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
Residents and preservationists raised strong concerns that the massive apartment and retail project on the former brownfield site does not match original community visions, lacks sufficient commercial space, and harms the Carl Sterner Arts Trail. City officials defended the project's history while noting developers agreed to revisit architectural plans.
Planning Commission (Regular) - Jul 1, 2026
Foundry Development Group is planning a major two-phase mixed-use redevelopment on vacant city-owned land along Bushkill Drive, adding 259 apartments, retail space, parking, and trail connections. Neighbors raised questions about traffic speeds, construction impacts, stormwater runoff, and building height.
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