The URA is seeking proposals from developers to restore the Beaux Arts building on Ley St. as one that could have a mixed use while preserving the building’s character.
A year after Pittsburgh promised focused investment in Black neighborhood business districts, the "delicate dance" between resources and visions has just begun.
How can the Pittsburgh Penguins-led redevelopment of the 28-acre site address the effects of decisions made in the 1950s to raze Black Pittsburgh’s hub and build an arena?
“Avenues of Hope is more than a singular program or project. It is an initiative that helps us intentionally prioritize Black economic inclusion and community development throughout our work."
The plan is to fund a workforce development center, commit $1 million toward affordable housing and pay for support to develop the Larimer Master Plan.