Press Releases
July 8, 2010
THE THELMA LOVETTE YMCA FACILITY MOVES CLOSER TO CONSTRUCTION
Sale of 18 properties approved for construction of the Hill District facility
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors today approved the sale of 18 properties to the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh for the development of The Thelma Lovette Family YMCA along Centre Avenue in the Hill District. [more]
June 16, 2010
FSC Marketing Communications Develops Unique Website for Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
FSC Marketing Communications, a fullservice marketing, advertising and public relations agency, recently launched PittsburghCityLiving.com, a unique website that aims to help both current and future residents explore the 90 distinct neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. The site was developed in conjunction with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. [more]
May 17, 2010
MAYOR LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE CITY LIVING
New website serves as one-stop-shop for information on City neighborhoods and initiatives
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today launched a campaign promoting the benefits of City living through a new website which serves as a "one-stop-shop" to information on City neighborhoods and key initiatives such as the Mayor's tax abatement, the Pittsburgh Promise and URA loan opportunities. [more]
March 9, 2010
Mayor’s Plan to Redevelop Allegheny Riverfront Takes Shape with Historic Partnership
URA will partner with The Buncher Company to develop three major sites totaling 80 acres along the Allegheny
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced an historic partnership between the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and The Buncher Company to develop three major sites totaling 80 acres along the Allegheny Riverfront, pending URA Board approval. [more]
January 25, 2010
PLANNING PROCESS KICKED OFF IN HILL DISTRICT
Master planning efforts to create a community vision begin
City, county and community partners today begin the master planning effort for the five Hill District neighborhoods and the Uptown neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
December 18, 2009
URA ADDS GREEN INCENTIVE TO ENHANCE CONSUMER LOAN PROGRAM
Funding for Energy Audits now available for homeowner improvements
The URA Board today announced that the Pittsburgh Home Rehabilitation Program has been enhanced to promote energy efficient improvements to owner occupied homes in the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
September 30, 2009
URA RELEASES RFP FOR DEVELOPMENT AT PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY CENTER
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) released a request for proposals today for development of four build to suit sites at the Pittsburgh Technology Center (PTC), a state-of-the-art riverfront office park and regional center for research and development. [more]
September 29, 2009
NEW HOUSING AVAILABLE IN CENTRAL NORTHSIDE
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and other elected officials today cut the ribbon at Federal Hill Homes, a mixed-income, for-sale housing development on the North Side in the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
August 27, 2009
PHLF and URA Host “Walking Our Mainstreets” Free Public Tours Beginning Sept. 5
On September 5, 2009, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation will begin a series of ten consecutive Saturday afternoon walking tours, free and open to the public. [more]
August 18, 2009
MAYOR ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE CITY-OWNED FACILITIES STUDY MOVING FORWARD
Requests for proposals issued to four firms
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today that the Department of Public Works – Division of Architecture, in conjunction with the Office of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, Facilities Management, Department of Finance, City Controller’s Office, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for a City facility analysis and management planning of municipal buildings to four short-listed firms: Apex Realty Advisors, LLC; Massaro Corporation; Plante Moran; and SSI Services. [more]
August 17, 2009
MAYOR ANNOUNCES RECONSTRUCTION OF MARKET SQUARE TO BEGIN MONDAY
Historic City Center gathering space receiving upgrade
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, in cooperation with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) today announced that the reconstruction of Market Square has begun. [more]
July 28, 2009
AVAILABLE CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES NOW ONLINE
New website features all City and URA-owned properties available for purchase
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, in cooperation with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), today announced a new, online, searchable database of available municipal properties, www.buyintheburgh.com. [more]
July 17, 2009
FINEVIEW CITIZENS COUNCIL PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE RIBBON CUTTING AND ENERGY STAR LABELING OF ITS LATEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
NUNNERY HILL OVERLOOK
On Friday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m., Fineview Citizens Council (FCC) will proudly be cutting the ribbon and applying the Energy Star label on Nunnery Hill Overlook, a for-sale housing development in the Fineview neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
June 30, 2009
URA RELEASES RFP FOR DEVELOPMENT IN LAWRENCEVILLE
Proposals sought for large parcels along Hatfield Street
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has re-released a request for proposals for development of the largest residential footprint available in Lawrenceville. [more]
June 12, 2009
URA RELEASES RFP FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER SCHOOL IN HILL DISTRICT
Proposals sought for the redevelopment of the former Miller School
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), along with the Pittsburgh Public Schools released a request for proposals today for the re-development of the former Miller School facility at 61 Reed Street in the Hill District neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
June 11, 2009
URA BOARD AUTHORIZES LOAN FOR NON-PROFIT EXPANSION
Councilwoman Payne recommends award for National Association of Letter Carriers
The Urban Redevelopment Authority Board authorized today a loan agreement with the National Association of Letter Carriers – Branch 84 for renovations and repairs to their office in the California-Kirkbride neighborhood of Pittsburgh. [more]
June 11, 2009
MAYOR’ S PROGRAM TO SUPPORT VIBRANT ENTREPRENEURSHIP TAKES SHAPE
Applications for new loan fund available on URA website
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced that the City will begin to dole out dollars to help grow the vibrant entrepreneurship and small business environment. Guidelines for the Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Fund were approved by the URA board this afternoon. [more]
May 27, 2009
CITY BREAKS GROUND IN GARFIELD
The third phase of the Garfield Homeownership Choice development moves forward
The City of Pittsburgh and development partners Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation broke ground today for the third phase of the Garfield Homeownership Choice housing development, in the Garfield neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
May 15, 2009
MAYOR, SENATOR BREAK GROUND ON BRYANT STREET
Construction begins for the historic rehabilitation of a mixed-use property in Highland Park
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, State Senator Jim Ferlo and development partners Highland Park Community Development Corp. and East Liberty Development Inc. broke ground today for the first phase of the Bryant Street Revitalization Project, in the Highland Park neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. [more]
May 15, 2009
YOUTH ENTERPRISE FACILITY BREAKS GROUND
Boys & Girls Club launches new concept and starts construction of training facility in Lawrenceville
A ground breaking ceremony will be held at 52nd and Butler Street, in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. to unveil the site of the new Youth Enterprise Zone Mini-Mall and Training Center sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. This $2.5 million construction project has been in the planning stages for two years, and will seek LEED Silver Certification. [more]
May 13, 2009
MAYOR RAVENSTAHL ANNOUNCES ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS EXPANSIONS
Three small businesses receive funding from new loan program and create jobs
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announces loan recipients of the new loan program designed to assist entrepreneurs and stimulate small business growth and expansion. [more]
May 12 , 2009
MAYOR RAVENSTAHL CUT THE RIBBON AT PIATT PLACE
Residents begin to move into the $70 million mixed-use development Downtown
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl cut the ribbon today on the residential portion of Piatt Place, a $70 million mixed-use development of the former Lazarus Building that anchors the Fifth Forbes redevelopment area in Downtown. [more]
April 28, 2009
MAYOR'S VISION FOR ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT UNDERWAY
Mayor shows community former steel site now ready for development before first planning meeting tomorrow
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today stood on a bulldozed 21-acre former steel site next to the Highland Park Bridge, kicking off the master planning process to reconnect the Allegheny river with nearby neighborhoods. That site, once home to Tippins International Inc. steel, sat vacant until the Urban Redevelopment Authority this year purchased and demolished the property. [more]
April 24 , 2009
MAYOR KICKS OFF $36 MILLION OAK HILL DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Ravenstahl and Councilwoman Tonya Payne today presided over the signing of the Master Development Agreement between the City's Housing (HACP) and Beacon/Corcoran Jennison (BCJ), bringing to fruition the City's longstanding plans to complete the redevelopment of Oak Hill. [more]
April 24 , 2009
MAYOR ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF RFP FOR HILL DISTRICT MASTER PLAN
City to hire consultant to begin community-based planning process
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today the release of a request for proposals for a consultant to work with community members to create a strategic comprehensive master plan for the City's Hill District neighborhood. [more]
April 16 , 2009
MAYOR LAUNCHES LOAN FUND TO CREATE JOBS AND ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced the creation of a new low-interest loan program geared toward small business expansion and creation. Focusing on high-tech companies, The Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Fund will provide up to $200,000 for growing businesses and young entrepreneurs who are eager to turn an idea into profitability. [more]
April 14 , 2009
GOV. RENDELL: INVESTMENTS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY PROJECTS WILL CREATE JOBS, STIMULATE ECONOMY
ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR 12 PROJECTS THAT WILL CREATE, RETAIN MORE THAN 6,700 JOBS
PITTSBURGH – Governor Edward G. Rendell stressed the importance of investing in projects that create jobs and strengthen communities today as he announced support for 12 projects in Allegheny County that will generate nearly a half of a billion dollars in total investment for the region and create or retain approximately 6,750 jobs. [more]
March 12 , 2009
NEW VISION FOR ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT
URA authorizes contract for consultant team to begin visioning process
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors authorized a contract for a consultant team to develop a vision for a key segment of the Allegheny Riverfront today. [more]
January 22, 2009
CITY AND URA TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR $20 MILLION GRANT APPLICATION
The City will apply to the state for grant funds to advance housing development projects
The City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will hold a public meeting to discuss the contents of a $20 million application to the state’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. [more]
January 15, 2009
VACANT SCHOOL FINDS NEW LIFE
URA approves sale and financing of the former South Hills High School
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors authorized today the sale of and financing for the former South Hills High School on Mount Washington for a $22.5 million conversion into senior housing. [more]
January 15 , 2009
EAST END HOUSING DEVELOPMENT NOW UNDERWAY
URA approves final financing for East Liberty Place North
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors authorized today the final financing for East Liberty Place North on Penn Avenue in East Liberty. [more]
October 27, 2008
CITY’S VISION TO RECAPTURE RIVERFRONTS TAKES SHAPE
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today that past and future visions for the City’s waterfronts are one step closer to being combined into a comprehensive planning document that will reconnect the rivers to neighborhoods and drive more development. [more]
September 11, 2008
URA TO ENTER INTO AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT IN LAWRENCEVILLE
Board of Directors approve proposal for parcels along Hatfield Street
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors has approved the request to enter into an option agreement for development of the largest footprint available in Lawrenceville. [more]
August 12, 2008
URA RELEASES RFP FOR MAINSTREETS PITTSBURGH PROGRAM
Proposals sought for City business district revitalization programs
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has released a request for proposals for city business districts to operate a 2009 Mainstreets Pittsburgh program in their communities. [more]
July 29, 2008
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RECEIVES ENERGY STAR CERTIFICATION
Energy efficient homes are now available in Hazelwood
A partnership of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation, and Hazelwood Initiative has been working to expand the housing opportunities in the Hazelwood neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, as well as create an energy efficient alternative for home buyers. [more]