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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.
Krause Commons
Krause Commons is a new, affordable rental building in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill. Opened in December 2018, Krause Commons consists of 33 affordable units, 17 of which have a preference for residents with intellectual and/or mental health disabilities.
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.
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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Business District Profiles
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News
More Than 50 Affordable Housing Units Coming to East Liberty, Larimer and Garfield
HOF: Resources Within Reach
Biz District Spotlight: Shiloh Street/Virginia Avenue
Kudos & Good News: May 2019
Out and About in April 2019
MWBE News and Events: May 2019
Fashion-Forward Façade
Get to Know: Corey DeRico
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Events
Building CapaCITY
Building CapaCITY
Fifth and Dinwiddie RFP Public Meeting
VOICE: Housing & Development Resources
VOICE: Housing & Development Resources
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting
VOICE: Housing & Development Resources