Joey and Christy Porter open doors to community hub in Sheraden
"Our mission is to be great neighbors and service providers."
07 Jun 2021
Walnut Capital and URA partner to invest millions in Larimer, from affordable housing to a workforce development center
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.
11 Feb 2021
CARES CommuniTEA Café now open in the Hill District
The coffee shop is part of the Avenues of Hope initiative, which is investing in seven of the city's historically Black neighborhoods.
03 Feb 2021
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
Need help? Want to help? 9 resources to check out
Many groups are coming forward, some with offers of help, some seeking volunteers or donations.
Theimpact of the coronavirus
19 Mar 2020
7 ways to get help for coronavirus issues, from taxes to housing to virtual tipping
The coronavirus crisis continues to impact everyday lives, but agencies and organizations are responding in various ways to help people cope.
17 Mar 2020
Penguins and Live Nation team up for music venue at former Civic Arena site
The venue is intended to be similar to The Anthem in Washington D.C., and Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, which anchor successful mixed-use districts.
05 Mar 2020
$35 million for hundreds of small businesses, and the URA has more to give to local entrepreneurs
Thirty percent of the URA's total loans were issued to minority and women-owned businesses.
16 Sep 2019
26 affordable homes are coming to East Liberty and Larimer. Here’s how it came together.
This project "not only builds wealth for the immediate new homeowners, but for their families and future generations."
14 Aug 2019
City’s Edge affordable housing complex in Uptown moves forward with URA funding
The plan: 110 apartments, plus retail space managed by the Hill Community Development Corporation.
12 Aug 2019