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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.
2023 Housing Opportunity Fund Report Now Online
In partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, the URA is committed to creating lasting solutions that ensure everyone in our city has a place to call home. From innovative housing programs to community partnerships, we're working hard to make affordable living a reality for all Pittsburghers. Read the 2023 HOF Annual report to learn more about our affordable housing efforts through the Housing Opportunity Fund.
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Our Projects
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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.
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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.
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Swisshelm Park Solar
Remediation and redevelopment of property in the Swisshelm Park neighborhood into a highly-efficient solar array project
In Q2 of 2024, the URA and its affiliates
Created/Preserved278Affordable Units
Invested$13.5M+in Affordable Units
Assisted334Residents Facing Housing Crisis
Invested$8Kin Façade Improvements
Invested$377K+in Vacant Property Maintenance
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News
URA Set to Clean Up Multiple Blighted Properties in Homewood
URA Announces 2025 LIHTC Pre-Application Period
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Penn Circle Two-Way Conversion Project Completed
Mayor Ed Gainey and URA Release 2023 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Report
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URA Announces Closure of OwnPGH Applications
Invest PGH Achieves State Accreditation as a Pennsylvania Development Bank Lender
Statement on URA For Sale Signs
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Completion Nearing On Penn Circle Two-Way Conversion
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Events
Public Hearing - First & Market Bonds
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PHDC Open House
Pittsburgh Land Bank Board Meeting
URA Regular Board Meeting
Community Meeting: North Homewood Avenue Future Development
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