advancing inclusive growth
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.
We Want Your Input on Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh!
The City of Pittsburgh provides $10 million every year for the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) to address and support affordable housing needs in Pittsburgh. Each year, the URA conducts a public survey to hear directly from residents about their needs. This input informs how funding may be allocated toward HOF programs in the coming year. The survey will close on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Our Stories
Kristee Cammack Grows Her Childcare Business and Her Community
“Honestly, Invest PGH gave me the breathing room to keep moving. Without that, I don’t know if I’d be standing here right now. When someone says, ‘Yes, we believe in you,’ that’s fuel.”
Home Repairs Help Carrick Homeowner Create a Lasting Family Haven
“I didn’t feel like I was the recipient of something free. I was actively involved."
Coffee and Community are Brewing at Ghost Coffee Collab
“This is our first attempt to do something for ourselves, to shape coffee and represent coffee the way we think it should be.”
Floriated Interpretation is a Community Business in Full Bloom
“They believed in me. Because they believed in me, they invested in me. They believed in me and my dreams. I will never forget that.”
A hobby became a profession for Jamal Etienne-Harrigan, owner of Uncle Jammy's Sauces
“Sometimes you have to make a decision to go pro. It went from a hobby I loved to my profession.”
David and Katie Gancy, new owners of Frick Park Market, expand on a community legacy
“We truly were smitten with the building and business...There is so much important history here for the neighborhood and community. We love the history and the community support."
Our Projects
Lower Hill
The 28-acre Lower Hill redevelopment will have a significant impact on the Hill District and entire Pittsburgh region.
Swisshelm Park Solar
Remediation and redevelopment of property in the City of Pittsburgh's Swisshelm Park neighborhood
Downtown Revitalization
The URA is part of a local coalition working to reposition Downtown Pittsburgh as a vibrant, world-class destination with diverse housing options, enhanced public spaces, and improved safety and cleanliness.
In Q1 of 2026, the URA and its partner Invest PGH
Provided12Small Business Loans or Grants
Created/Preserved261Affordable Units
Invested$1.6Min Affordable Units
Assisted59Residents Facing Housing Crisis
Invested$188K+in Vacant Property Maintenance
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News
City and URA Announce $600,000 Major Main & Main Partnership to Renovate Façades in the East Ohio Street Business District
Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives Invests $12 Million in New Homewood Community Health Center
City of Pittsburgh and URA More Than Double Main & Main Commercial Façade Grant Funding, Awarding $1.13 Million to 77 Recipients
Welcome to Penn Avenue
URA Announces Two Projects to Redevelop Vacant Buildings and Invest in Vibrancy in Downtown and the Strip District
URA Accepting Applications for the Home Accessibility Program for Independence
Mayor O’Connor Joins Larimer Community Leaders and URA to Launch Initiative for New Neighborhood Housing
URA Celebrates Smithfield Lofts Groundbreaking with Woda Cooper and Stakeholders as Part of Continued Revitalization of Downtown Pittsburgh
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Events
URA Regular Board Meeting
Small Business Office Hours at the Hill CDC
Open House & Homebuyer Workshop
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting
Small Business Office Hours at the Homewood CEC
URA Regular Board Meeting