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City Center Residential — Community Life in Allentown, Pennsylvania

27 N. Seventh St, Allentown, PA, 18101

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Cobu Community Score
86 The Cobu Community Score is a 0–100 score that reflects how actively residents participate in their apartment community, based on verified activity inside the Cobu platform.
out of 100 Updated Sep 9, 2026
Events
56
community events hosted in the last 90 days
Participation
76%
of Cobu users actively engaged in the community
Groups
91
active resident interest groups

What's It Like to Live at City Center Residential?

City Center Residential is one of Allentown's most active resident communities, with 76% of Cobu users regularly engaging through weekly events, 91 interest groups, chat, and a neighbor marketplace.

Located at 27 N. Seventh St in Allentown, residents connect through interest groups such as Local Happenings, Happy Hour, and Foodies, plus a vibrant community chat.

The community hosts an average of 18 events per month, here are a few recent examples: Musician-in-Residence Happy Hour & Performance, Adult DIY: Fall Tote Bags, and Work From Home Networking Lunch.

What Events Does City Center Residential Host?

City Center Residential hosts 18 community events on average every month. Here's what's coming up and what recently happened.

Art in the Park — Celebrate the 51st Art In The Park on September 12, 2026 from 10am to 5pm in West Park at 16th and W Turner streets, Allentown, PA. Established in 1971, AITP is one of the Lehigh Valley's premier cultural touchstones. It celebrates the work of artists from Lehigh Valley and beyond in Allentown’s oldest park. Dozens of artists will exhibit and sell original paintings, ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, photography, sculpture, weaving, and art made from recycled or re-purposed materials. Admission is always free. Get the details: https://www.art-in-the-park.org/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Upcoming 22 RSVPs

Art in the Park

Saturday · · 10:00 AM

Celebrate the 51st Art In The Park on September 12, 2026 from 10am to 5pm in West Park at 16th and W Turner streets, Allentown, PA. Established in 1971, AITP is one of the Lehigh Valley's premier cultural touchstones. It celebrates the work of artists from Lehigh Valley and beyond in Allentown’s oldest park. Dozens of artists will exhibit and sell original paintings, ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, photography, sculpture, weaving, and art made from recycled or re-purposed materials. Admission is always free. Get the details: https://www.art-in-the-park.org/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

Treat Yourself Tuesday: Junk Food! — It's back to school season so why not treat your inner child with some good old-fashioned junk food! A variety of junk food treats (think Doritos, Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Dunkaroos) will be delivered on Tuesday, September 15 beginning at 4 p.m. and will be available first-come, first-served. Deliveries will begin at 4 p.m. at 1010 and make their way through the list in order below and will aim to be all set up by 6 p.m. Junk food will be in the lobbies of the following locations: 1010 Cityplace HUB Center Square Lofts East Walnut Street Commons 520 Lofts The Hive STRATA West The Standard Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Upcoming 76 RSVPs

Treat Yourself Tuesday: Junk Food!

Tuesday · · 4:00 PM

It's back to school season so why not treat your inner child with some good old-fashioned junk food! A variety of junk food treats (think Doritos, Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Dunkaroos) will be delivered on Tuesday, September 15 beginning at 4 p.m. and will be available first-come, first-served. Deliveries will begin at 4 p.m. at 1010 and make their way through the list in order below and will aim to be all set up by 6 p.m. Junk food will be in the lobbies of the following locations: 1010 Cityplace HUB Center Square Lofts East Walnut Street Commons 520 Lofts The Hive STRATA West The Standard Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

The Standard Apartments Ribbon Cutting — Register to attend here: https://standardribboncutting.eventbrite.com Celebrate the opening of The Standard with a ribbon cutting, group tours, and food and drink samples from Downtown Allentown businesses on Wednesday, September 16 from 4-7 p.m.! The event will feature: 4-5 p.m. Ribbon-cutting in The Standard courtyard 5-7 p.m. Mix and mingle opportunities including: Food and drink sampling from local Downtown Allentown businesses including The Dime, Simpatico, Cozy Crumbs Cafe + more. Group tours of the model apartments and amenity spaces. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Upcoming 57 RSVPs

The Standard Apartments Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday · · 4:00 PM

Register to attend here: https://standardribboncutting.eventbrite.com Celebrate the opening of The Standard with a ribbon cutting, group tours, and food and drink samples from Downtown Allentown businesses on Wednesday, September 16 from 4-7 p.m.! The event will feature: 4-5 p.m. Ribbon-cutting in The Standard courtyard 5-7 p.m. Mix and mingle opportunities including: Food and drink sampling from local Downtown Allentown businesses including The Dime, Simpatico, Cozy Crumbs Cafe + more. Group tours of the model apartments and amenity spaces. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

Musician-in-Residence Happy Hour & Performance — Stop by for a casual happy hour followed by a presentation and performance by Musician-in-Residence Jorge Vera. Jorge will talk about his teaching and community presentations since he joined Miller Symphony last August, as well as perform several violin pieces for the event, including: • Clarice Assad – Emotiva • Saint-Saëns – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 • Tchaikovsky – Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker, Op. 71 This event is FREE but tickets are required. Click here to reserve your spot: https://millersymphonyhall.org/event/musician-in-residence-happy-hour-performance/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Recent 44 RSVPd

Musician-in-Residence Happy Hour & Performance

Thursday · · 5:00 PM

Stop by for a casual happy hour followed by a presentation and performance by Musician-in-Residence Jorge Vera. Jorge will talk about his teaching and community presentations since he joined Miller Symphony last August, as well as perform several violin pieces for the event, including: • Clarice Assad – Emotiva • Saint-Saëns – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 • Tchaikovsky – Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker, Op. 71 This event is FREE but tickets are required. Click here to reserve your spot: https://millersymphonyhall.org/event/musician-in-residence-happy-hour-performance/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

Adult DIY: Fall Tote Bags — Decorate a fall themed tote bag to carry your library books! Limited supplies available. Please call or email the Allentown Public Library to register. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Recent 17 RSVPd

Adult DIY: Fall Tote Bags

Tuesday · · 2:00 PM

Decorate a fall themed tote bag to carry your library books! Limited supplies available. Please call or email the Allentown Public Library to register. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

Work From Home Networking Lunch — Residents who work from home are invited to mix and mingle with fellow WFH'er's for a networking lunch buffet at Chickie's & Pete's on Tuesday, September 8 from 12-1:30 p.m. You will enjoy a complimentary lunch buffet including salad, cheesesteaks, crab fries and chicken tenders and soft drinks. This is a great opportunity to get out of your apartment and meet other residents who also work from home! Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Recent 54 RSVPd

Work From Home Networking Lunch

Tuesday · · 12:00 PM

Residents who work from home are invited to mix and mingle with fellow WFH'er's for a networking lunch buffet at Chickie's & Pete's on Tuesday, September 8 from 12-1:30 p.m. You will enjoy a complimentary lunch buffet including salad, cheesesteaks, crab fries and chicken tenders and soft drinks. This is a great opportunity to get out of your apartment and meet other residents who also work from home! Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

What Groups and Clubs Are at City Center Residential?

Groups are open to all residents. City Center Residential residents have formed 91 active interest-based groups. Here are the most popular.

Local Happenings — Check out the events in this group for some hand-picked highlights of fun things to do in Downtown Allentown! Don’t see an event you love? Add it to this group to share with your neighbors!

Local Happenings

1065 members

Check out the events in this group for some hand-picked highlights of fun things to do in Downtown Allentown! Don’t see an event you love? Add it to this group to share with your neighbors!

Happy Hour — Local happy hour meetups

Happy Hour

494 members

Local happy hour meetups

Foodies — Hey all the food lovers out there!

Foodies

491 members

Hey all the food lovers out there!

Singles Group — Single residents living in CCR buildings looking to connect with other singles

Singles Group

377 members

Single residents living in CCR buildings looking to connect with other singles

Fitness — Weight training, cardio and clean food ideas

Fitness

377 members

Weight training, cardio and clean food ideas

Cityplace — Along Hamilton Street in Downtown West, the Cityplace community includes The NINES, The Gallery, Walnut View, and Cityplace North and South. We know you’re busy at The Hub, climbing on the rock wall, and enjoying the rooftop deck but take a breather and join our group to find out what’s happening and meet your neighbors!

Cityplace

369 members

Along Hamilton Street in Downtown West, the Cityplace community includes The NINES, The Gallery, Walnut View, and Cityplace North and South. We know you’re busy at The Hub, climbing on the rock wall, and enjoying the rooftop deck but take a breather and join our group to find out what’s happening and meet your neighbors!

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