News & Stories
Progress is happening in downtown Pittsburgh — and we’re pleased to share it here! Our News & Stories section highlights media coverage, original content, and exciting updates about revitalization efforts across the city.
- Economic Development
As the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival approaches its 65th year in downtown, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram shares what she’s most looking forward to.
- Housing
Breathing new life into Hullett Development’s Triangle Building and Beacon Communities’ First and Market Project applies pilot funding for Pittsburgh Downtown Conversion Programs.
- Economic Development
Following an involved conversation among Pittsburgh City Council, all nine members voted to advance legislation that would approve an enhanced tax abatement program designed to attract and retain reinvestment and redevelopment downtown.
- Economic Development
Dozens of organizations have been working together to reimagine the future of downtown Pittsburgh. There is a lot of work underway – and much more progress needed – and by working together, partners are up to the challenge!
- Clean & Safe
Action Update: Pittsburgh Police opens new Zone 2 Public Safety Center at 439 Wood Street.
- Placemaking Project
In cities around the world, public realm projects are key to shaping a thriving city neighborhood. Identifying those signature pieces will help to define downtown Pittsburgh as it embarks on its next great reinvention.
- Housing
The Downtown Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) program offers incentives for organizations and developers while fostering the creation of affordable housing and jobs in downtown Pittsburgh.
- Placemaking Project
Downtown partners engage landscape architecture and urban design firm to help reimagine a vital, vibrant downtown Pittsburgh for the future.