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Zoning board approves Pound‑for‑Pound boxing gym at 1518–1526 W. Walnut with conditions
Summary
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board granted a special exception to Lehigh Valley Pound for Pound Boxing to use a second‑floor space at 1518–1526 West Walnut Street as a community center/boxing gym, subject to conditions including no public exhibitions, all activities indoors and city‑approved signage.
The Allentown City Zoning Hearing Board on July 21 approved a special exception for Lehigh Valley Pound for Pound Boxing to operate a nonprofit boxing gym and community center on the second floor of 1518–1526 West Walnut Street.
The board accepted testimony that the nonprofit intends to use roughly 3,500 square feet for a boxing ring, heavy and speed bags, workout equipment and limited office/storage. The organization described training and mentoring programs for youth and young adults and said the facility will be membership‑based rather than a drop‑in public gym.
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