The Urban Redevelopment Authority focuses on economic development initiatives in Pittsburgh, including housing, community partnerships, and urban revitalization efforts.

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Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh | 6,057 followers on LinkedIn. Building a city of inclusivity | The URA is the City of Pittsburgh’s economic development enterprise. We are committed to building a  prosperous and equitable economy for all of Pittsburgh. We help bridge public and private interests to invest in meaningful equitable developments that promote housing affordability, economic mobility, entrepreneurship and neighborhood revitalization.

CFO at Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

Damara Carter

Senior Manager, Development Finance

James Reid, DFCP

Manager, Neighborhood Business District Programs at Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

Josette Fitzgibbons

Managing Counsel, URA

Kate Diersen

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

Have you heard the news about Downtown? It's going to look pretty different in a few years! Yesterday, the URA's board authorized an additional $10.35 million to be invested in Downtown Pittsburgh development projects as part of an investment plan to transform it into a neighborhood where people live, work, and play. With these specific funds, the URA is helping fund the conversion of four different office buildings, like the Smithfield Lofts and 601 Grant St, into housing. Once all is said and done, about 1,000 residential units will be on the market and a third will be affordable for folks making 80% or less of the area median income. Over the next 10 years, we'll see nearly $600 million invested into Downtown to add green space, create vibrant and artistic communities, invest in the safety and cleanliness of downtown and so much more. With state investment and private investment from some of the city's largest employers, Downtown will be a place where people want to live and visitors come to see how beautiful our city is. Pittsburgh deserves a lively, 24/7 downtown, not just a 9 to 5 downtown. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMG-M3Ff

Reminder! The Board Meeting is today at 2:00 p.m. If you plan to give or submit a public comment, please follow the instructions at the link below.

Location change! The meeting about future development along North Homewood Ave will take place at the Homewood Community Engagement Center at 622 N Homewood Ave. It will still take place tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.

The URA's November 2024 hybrid Regular Board Meeting will take place this Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting has moved to the Lower Level Conference Room at 412 Blvd. of the Allies. There is no need to register to attend the meeting, but if you would like to give a public comment, please register for one at the link below. View the agenda and public comment instructions: https://lnkd.in/gMMHdU59

On a quiet street in Pittsburgh, there's a brand new house. 26 Mayflower Street is in Larimer where there's a park around the corner, a planned busway station for easy access downtown, and a growing business district. The Pittsburgh Housing and Development Corporation (a URA affiliate) worked with The Larimer Consensus Group to help build this home, and the best part is that 26 Mayflower St is affordable for someone making 80% or less of the area median income. For a family of four in 2024, that's about $80,000/year. The PHDC and the URA are dedicated to affordable housing in Pittsburgh. If you want to live in Pittsburgh, we want to help make it happen.

Are you interested in the future of Homewood? Stop by our community meeting on the future of development on North Homewood Ave. We'll discuss a few clean up and demolition projects in the neighborhood between Susquehanna St. and Frankstown Ave, and we want your feedback on what's next for Homewood. Come tell us what types of development you'd like to see here in the future! The meeting is at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, and it will be hosted at the Community Empowerment Association at 7120 Kelly St.

URA offices are closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We will return to the office on Tuesday for normal business. See you then!

We'll be at our small business office hours in Homewood on November 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the Homewood CEC at 622 North Homewood Ave. to talk to us about all things business. Talk to us about an active loan application you may have, ask about available technical assistance for businesses, or come by with some questions about how to apply for a business loan. Bring a friend or business partner!

The Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board meeting for November has been rescheduled. It will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at 1:00 p.m. over Zoom. If you're interested in giving a public comment, visit the link for more information. https://lnkd.in/eMX36MXV

✅ first in the Hill ✅ first manufactured in Allegheny County AMANI CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP and Module placed the first modular home in the Hill District last week at the intersection of Cliff St and Ledlie St. The frame of the home is fabricated off-site, shipped in, and placed on top of the concrete pad with a crane. We witnessed the first frame being placed here, and it was a new experience for all of us, including our Chief Housing Officer, Quianna Wasler. On top of all that, this modular home has some of the first boxes manufactured in Allegheny County. Based out of Garfield, Module used to ship the manufactured boxes from Harrisburg, but they love Pittsburgh and Allegheny County as much as we do and started manufacturing right at home. The URA helped play a role in this big moment. From a small business loan to Module almost 10 years ago to helping Amani CDC secure American Rescue Plan Act funding and Housing Opportunity Fund money to keep these homes affordable for Hill residents, we know that our small role will have a big impact in making Pittsburgh livable and affordable for all.

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