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The Urban Redevelopment Authority is here for Pittsburgh.
We're here for a thriving downtown. A sustainable environment. Thousands of jobs.
Each place the URA touches marks Pittsburgh's progress towards a bright future.
Our Projects
Morningside Crossing
The Morningside Crossing development is an adaptive reuse of the former Morningside School building plus a new addition into 46 units of mixed-income senior housing, a new community center and a public plaza.
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Krause Commons
Krause Commons is a new, affordable rental building in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill. Opening in fall 2018, Krause Commons will consist of 33 affordable units with a preference for residents with disabilities.
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Ace Hotel
The Ace Hotel, a hotel development project in East Liberty's business district, preserved the former East Liberty YMCA, a National Historic property.
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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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The URA is creating market confidence in neighborhoods across the City of Pittsburgh.
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Featured Areas of Website
Business District Profiles
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News
1.2.19
Affordable Allocations Approved
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1.2.19
URA Out and About in December 2018
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12.17.18
City of Pittsburgh Granted $2 Million to Rehab Blighted Structures and Develop Affordable Housing
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12.12.18
East Carson Street Strategy Released by URA
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12.11.18
Housing Opportunity Fund Supporting Affordable Housing Developments in Hill District and Squirrel Hill
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12.11.18
Major Improvements Planned for Homewood Neighborhood Business District
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12.3.18
A Year of Equity: A Message from Robert
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12.3.18
A Work(force)shop for Building Dreams
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Events
1.24
2019
East Carson Street Strategy Meeting
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1.29
2019
East Carson Street Strategy Meeting
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2.7
2019
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting
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2.14
2019
URA Regular Board Meeting
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3.7
2019
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting
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3.28
2019
Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019
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3.29
2019
Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019
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3.30
2019
Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019
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