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.

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.
Breathing new life into Hullett Development’s Triangle Building and Beacon Communities’ First and Market Project applies pilot funding for Pittsburgh Downtown Conversion Programs.
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.
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!
Action Update: Pittsburgh Police opens new Zone 2 Public Safety Center at 439 Wood Street.
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.
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.
Downtown partners engage landscape architecture and urban design firm to help reimagine a vital, vibrant downtown Pittsburgh for the future.