Urban Redevelopment Authority Archives

5 Pittsburgh neighborhoods will split $527,345 for community improvement projects

Pittsburgh Glass Center, Afro-American Music Institute, LA Grocery and others are receiving grants from the URA's Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program.

02 Aug 2022

Homewood debates 4 options to bring new life to the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum

The URA's request for proposals drew ideas ranging from returning roller skating to the building to The Mall of the Mighty.

01 Jun 2022

URA approves $1.37 million loan for new Salem’s Market and Grill in the Hill District

The Urban Redevelopment Authority also approved grants for affordable housing developments in Polish Hill, Oakland and Fairywood.

17 May 2022

Historic Troy Hill Firehouse awaits new life as a neighborhood development

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.

22 Nov 2021

Will Avenues of Hope’s millions of dollars intersect with neighborhood needs?

A year after Pittsburgh promised focused investment in Black neighborhood business districts, the "delicate dance" between resources and visions has just begun.

14 Oct 2021

Avenues of Hope gets over $600,000 for revitalization in Black neighborhoods

“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."

19 Aug 2021

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

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