Lehigh is teaming with the City of Bethlehem to create a series of programs that aim to reinvigorate the South Bethlehem community, spur economic development and improve safety.

Lehigh helps fund the Community Ambassadors, who work to beautify and clean up the South Bethlehem commercial district. The ambassadors remove litter and graffiti daily from sidewalks and other public areas, maintain tree wells and flowers, assist with parking and hospitality efforts, help pedestrians and clear snow.

The university and the city are also attempting to improve safety on and off campus. New security cameras have been installed in neighborhoods tied to Lehigh and the city’s emergency response system. New beat-patrol officers have been added and weekend police patrols increased. In 2014, Lehigh began offering EmergenSee, a free app for iPhone and Android phones, to members of the campus community. EmergenSee serves as a mobile, personal security system.