Pittsburgh Development News

Smarter buildings partnership between IBM and CMU “changing the world”

The smarter buildings partnership between IBM and CMU will harness and analyze data for patterns to prevent waste, thereby saving money and reducing impact on the environment.

06 Mar 2015

East End Food Co-op to expand … but where?

“We are looking at places where we can be financially viable but also give back to the community as a result of being there."

04 Mar 2015

How the Uptown Eco Innovation District could drive growth and change

A strategic plan for the neighborhood has been in the works for years but is now kicking into high gear with Uptown the Eco Innovation District planning process.

02 Mar 2015

Where is the country’s most affordable city for housing? You’re looking at it.

How much money does one need to earn to afford a median-priced home in 27 major metro areas? Pittsburgh tops the list with the lowest income needed while San Francisco requires the most.

28 Feb 2015

Master Builders’ Association announces Building Excellence Awards at annual event

Celebrating the men and women who create Pittsburgh's built environment.

27 Feb 2015

What the numbers in Pittsburgh’s 2015 budget actually mean

From fueling snow plows to new playground surfaces in the west end, manifestations of Pittsburgh's 2015 budget are all around you.

26 Feb 2015

Pop-up supper club Dinner Lab launches today

It's a supper club with a mission: developing culinary talent. And dinners will be held anywhere except a restaurant.

23 Feb 2015

New photo center F295 coming soon to the Energy Innovation Center

Online photography forum f295 will open a brick and mortar center in late spring, to further their mission of helping artists push the medium.

23 Feb 2015

Fiberarts Guild thinks big and bright with Pop des Fleurs installation

What's the answer to the question: “How can we brighten Pittsburgh's gray, cold winters?” A giant, handmade bouquet, from the fiber enthusiasts behind Knit the Bridge.

21 Feb 2015

My Landscaper is a Goat: Steel City Grazers

A new business offers an alternative to traditional weed-control methods: goats. Find out how Steel City Grazers can improve the landscape in Pittsburgh.

18 Feb 2015

City Design