The URA’s Greg Flisram and Diamonte Walker on the Covid crisis and recovery in Pittsburgh
Greg Flisram and Diamonte Walker talk about economic recovery in the time of Covid and which programs are most effective now.
02 Dec 2020
$1.6 million grant helps fund renovations to 90 homes in Larimer
Forty percent of the owner-occupied houses in the neighborhood received improvements to their facades, roofs, porches and sidewalks.
04 Nov 2020
Pittsburgh Loyalty Bonds help customers support local businesses affected by the pandemic
The Loyalty Bonds program improves on gift cards by helping small businesses raise capital immediately and keeping customers coming back.
28 May 2020
Hill District YMCA to undergo $7 million renovation, add 74 units of affordable housing
Improvements to the building will include air conditioning, energy-efficient heating systems, an expanded kitchen and a new elevator.
20 Feb 2020
Six development plans in the works for Centre Avenue in the Hill District
All six of the development teams are owned by women or minorities, and/or have ties to Hill District nonprofits or cultural institutions.
12 Feb 2020
URA awards $850,000 to fund neighborhood projects
URA officials say they were seeking geographic diversity across the city and projects that could be completed within 12 months.
06 Feb 2020
NEXT Up: Diamonte Walker on creating a more equitable Pittsburgh
"I think the majority of people want an inclusive city for all, but the tectonic plates would need to shift in order for that to happen, so I would love to change how we, as a city, embrace change."
02 Dec 2019
Greg Flisram announced as new executive director of the URA
Current URA Interim Executive Director Diamonte Walker has been named deputy executive director.
14 Nov 2019
URA delays vote on Lower Hill but approves projects in Strip, Highland Park and Homewood
Check out these key takeaways from the eventful meeting.
10 Oct 2019
Iron Born pizza will open in the Strip. Here’s how they’re making it happen.
“We’re lucky enough to find a space that’s three blocks down from where people tried Iron Born the first time.”
22 Aug 2019