strengthening communities
The Urban Redevelopment Authority is here for Pittsburgh.
Successful economic development is not just about building projects, it’s about building people and forming mutually beneficial partnerships to transform the places in which we live for the betterment of all.
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Our Projects
Centre Avenue Corridor
The Centre Avenue Corridor project will lay the foundation for the transformation of 170 vacant or idle properties into multiple commercial, residential and office spaces over the next several years.
Lower Hill
The 28-acre Lower Hill redevelopment will have a significant impact on the Hill District and entire Pittsburgh region. Part of this redevelopment involves transitioning land currently used as surface parking into a mix of office, retail, and housing, including the creation of a shared parking district.
Swisshelm Park Solar
Remediation and redevelopment of a 15-acre property in the Swisshelm Park neighborhood into a highly-efficient solar array project
In Q4 of 2023, the URA and its affiliates
Created/Preserved733Affordable Units
Invested$12.7M+in Affordable Units
Assisted567Residents Facing Housing Crisis
Invested$25Kin Façade Improvements
Invested$160K+in Vacant Property Maintenance
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