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.
Announcements
The URA is here for Pittsburgh. While our offices remain virtual, visit our COVID-19 Resources page to learn how to get in touch with the URA during physical office closure, resources for businesses and residents, and other updates.
COVID-19 Resources
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Our Stories
Larimer Resident Improves Home Safety with URA & HOF Assistance
“I was happy with the help I received, and it really was a blessing for me to have my roof fixed, especially after [all the recent rain].
J KoKo Hauling Sustains Business with URA Emergency Loan
“The URA was a ‘business saver’ for me. I needed that ELF cushion to get through that shut down period. I was so relieved when the deposit was made. The support from the URA has been amazing."
Chicken Latino gets back on its feet with help from a URA COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Loan
“It is such an opportunity to have a business and if it wasn’t for the URA I wouldn’t have been able to open the restaurant."
Celestin Uwintonze Improved Credit and Bought a Home with the Help of HOF
“I was very conscious of the long-term costs and knew I didn’t want to buy a house that would create too large of a financial burden for me and my family. I balance my budget every month, I do one project at a time, and am careful and thoughtful with my money. The HOF helped me buy a house we love that was within our means.”
LandCare Participant Builds His Own Business
“Working in the neighborhood in which I was born and raised is amazing. I feel that I am giving back to a community that has given me so much,” said Jamar Cox, owner of Nature’s Grooming.
Cilantro & Ajo Purchases New Food Truck
“Believe in what you’re doing. I believe in the Venezuelan food and that’s why we opened this restaurant…With the new food truck, people are beginning to take notice” said Marlyn Parra.
Our Projects
Centre Avenue
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.
4800 Block of Second Avenue
The redevelopment of the 4800 Block parcels along Second Avenue will transform and activate an important neighborhood corridor in Hazelwood.
In 2017 the URA
Issued203Loans or Grants
Invested Citywide46MDollars
Invested in Small Businesses7MDollars
Created or Retained379Jobs
Created684Housing Units
Created453Affordable Housing Units
Renovated47Storefront Facades
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Business District Profiles
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News
Meet the Lower Hill Team: Q&A with Janai Williams Smith
URA Requesting Information and Project Concepts for Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum in Homewood South Neighborhood
Housing Opportunity Fund Collecting Feedback for 2022 Allocation Plan
The URA Highlights Hill District: Q2 2021 Updates
URA, UPMC, Neighborhood Resilience Project Partner for Free Walk-in COVID Vaccine Clinic in Hill District
City, Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation and Partners Showcase Affordable Housing Development Projects in the Upper Hill District Neighborhood
Larimer Resident Improves Home Safety with URA & HOF Assistance
16 Local Minority Food-Based Entrepreneurs Selected for First Catapult Culinary Business Incubator Program
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Events
Housing Opportunity Fund Community Meetings hosted by Hilltop Alliance
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Information Session
Webinar: So You Want to Move Into A Storefront
TEFRA Hearing - Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Revenue Bonds, Series of 2021
Webinar: So You Want to Move Into A Storefront
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Information Session
