People
The Hill CDC is committed to the social and economic development of Hill District residents, many of whom have been historically disadvantaged. A variety of programs are offered for business owners, entrepreneurs, aspiring homeowners, creatives and culture workers.


Place
The Hill CDC leads the planning and redevelopment efforts for the neighborhood on behalf of residents and stakeholders of the Hill District. With over $2 Billion of development slated for the area, the Hill CDC is focused on commercial revitalization and affordable homeownership. Equitable outcomes that foster place-keeping and transformative economic investment is the cornerstone of the Hill CDC’s work.
Policy
The Hill CDC is guided by the Greater Hill District Master Plan. This community-endorsed vision establishes fundamental values and development principles that are central to positive activities and healthy neighborhood development. The Hill CDC focuses on land-use policy, social and economic equity, and centering community voice.

Social
βΌοΈHappening NOW!
The URA Regular Board Meeting is live. Click the link below to watch it!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/T2MUJDHcnto
βΌοΈHappening NOW!
The URA Regular Board Meeting is live. Click the link below to watch it!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/T2MUJDHcnto
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βΌοΈ TODAY! The URA Board Meeting takes place at 2:00 PM, and several agenda items impacting the Hill District will be discussed.
Among today`s items:
π’ Lower Hill Retail Opportunity
Plans to lease 1,200 square feet of retail space at Citizens Live at The Wylie in the Lower Hill, with the space expected to be available beginning in November 2026.
π¨ ACH Clear Pathways Creative Camp
Proposed GHDNRF funding to support youth enrichment and creative programming.
π¬ The Citizens Science Lab Pipeline Initiatives & Community Program
Proposed funding to expand STEM education and community engagement opportunities.
π Central Baptist Church`s Resilient Futures After-School Program
Proposed support for after-school programming serving local youth.
πΌ ACH Clear Pathways Career Compass Project
Proposed workforce development funding to help connect residents with career pathways and opportunities.
These discussions represent continued investment in economic opportunity, youth programming, workforce development, and neighborhood growth throughout the Hill District.
π£Register for Public Comment here: https://ura.jotform.com/tharris/public-comment
π₯ Watch the meeting live at 2:00 PM: https://www.youtube.com/live/T2MUJDHcnto
βΌοΈ TODAY! The URA Board Meeting takes place at 2:00 PM, and several agenda items impacting the Hill District will be discussed.
Among today`s items:
π’ Lower Hill Retail Opportunity
Plans to lease 1,200 square feet of retail space at Citizens Live at The Wylie in the Lower Hill, with the space expected to be available beginning in November 2026.
π¨ ACH Clear Pathways Creative Camp
Proposed GHDNRF funding to support youth enrichment and creative programming.
π¬ The Citizens Science Lab Pipeline Initiatives & Community Program
Proposed funding to expand STEM education and community engagement opportunities.
π Central Baptist Church`s Resilient Futures After-School Program
Proposed support for after-school programming serving local youth.
πΌ ACH Clear Pathways Career Compass Project
Proposed workforce development funding to help connect residents with career pathways and opportunities.
These discussions represent continued investment in economic opportunity, youth programming, workforce development, and neighborhood growth throughout the Hill District.
π£Register for Public Comment here: https://ura.jotform.com/tharris/public-comment
π₯ Watch the meeting live at 2:00 PM: https://www.youtube.com/live/T2MUJDHcnto
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π₯ Free food distribution is happening tomorrow!
Hill District residents are invited to stop by Nafasi on Centre for a free community food distribution. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
π
Friday, June 12
β° 11:00 AM
π Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
ποΈ Please bring your own tote bag or carry box.
Thank you to our partners at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for helping make this resource available to our community.
π₯ Free food distribution is happening tomorrow!
Hill District residents are invited to stop by Nafasi on Centre for a free community food distribution. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
π
Friday, June 12
β° 11:00 AM
π Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
ποΈ Please bring your own tote bag or carry box.
Thank you to our partners at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for helping make this resource available to our community.
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π£ Reminder: Hill CDC`s June Small Business Hours are still underway! There is still time to connect with local business experts and take advantage of free one-on-one support designed to help your business grow.
Next week`s sessions include:
β
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Small Business Support β June 17
β
The Allegheny County Department of Equity & Inclusion β June 18
β
Chatham University Women`s Business Center β June 18
Whether you`re launching a new venture or growing an existing business, these sessions can help you navigate business planning, financing opportunities, contracting, and more.
π Biz U Center @ Hill CDC
β° 10:00 AM β 2:00 PM
Reserve your spot today: hilldistrict.org/booknow
π£ Reminder: Hill CDC`s June Small Business Hours are still underway! There is still time to connect with local business experts and take advantage of free one-on-one support designed to help your business grow.
Next week`s sessions include:
β
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Small Business Support β June 17
β
The Allegheny County Department of Equity & Inclusion β June 18
β
Chatham University Women`s Business Center β June 18
Whether you`re launching a new venture or growing an existing business, these sessions can help you navigate business planning, financing opportunities, contracting, and more.
π Biz U Center @ Hill CDC
β° 10:00 AM β 2:00 PM
Reserve your spot today: hilldistrict.org/booknow
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Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
AshantΓ© Josey is a Pittsburgh-based visual artist, arts advocate, and cultural organizer with experience in arts administration, exhibition management, and event operations. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside artists, cultural institutions, and community organizations to develop programs, coordinate exhibitions, and create opportunities that strengthen Pittsburghβs creative ecosystem.
AshantΓ© previously worked for Flyspace Productions, where she began as a Gallery Coordinator, coordinating exhibition installations and collaborating with artists and production teams on public art projects and exhibitions. She later stepped into logistics and operations, supporting the planning and execution of large-scale festivals, events, and activations while overseeing complex event logistics and cross-functional teams.
Beyond her professional work, AshantΓ© has served in leadership and advisory roles with arts organizations. She currently serves as Vice President of Women of Visions, Inc., has served on the Black Arts Action Committee with the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and is the founder of For Black Creatives, By Black Creatives, a platform dedicated to connecting Black artists with opportunities, resources, and professional development. In 2025, she was recognized as a New Pittsburgh Courier Fab 40 Under 40 honoree for her contributions to the arts and advocacy for artists throughout the Pittsburgh region.
Welcome to the team, Ashante!π€
πWant more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
AshantΓ© Josey is a Pittsburgh-based visual artist, arts advocate, and cultural organizer with experience in arts administration, exhibition management, and event operations. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside artists, cultural institutions, and community organizations to develop programs, coordinate exhibitions, and create opportunities that strengthen Pittsburghβs creative ecosystem.
AshantΓ© previously worked for Flyspace Productions, where she began as a Gallery Coordinator, coordinating exhibition installations and collaborating with artists and production teams on public art projects and exhibitions. She later stepped into logistics and operations, supporting the planning and execution of large-scale festivals, events, and activations while overseeing complex event logistics and cross-functional teams.
Beyond her professional work, AshantΓ© has served in leadership and advisory roles with arts organizations. She currently serves as Vice President of Women of Visions, Inc., has served on the Black Arts Action Committee with the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and is the founder of For Black Creatives, By Black Creatives, a platform dedicated to connecting Black artists with opportunities, resources, and professional development. In 2025, she was recognized as a New Pittsburgh Courier Fab 40 Under 40 honoree for her contributions to the arts and advocacy for artists throughout the Pittsburgh region.
Welcome to the team, Ashante!π€
πWant more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
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ποΈWeekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
βThe cityβs Planning Commission has recommended a bill that would make inclusionary zoning β a policy requiring developers to include a certain percentage of affordable apartments in large new developments β not mandatory for developers in most Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
The Planning Commissionβs nine members recommended the change Tuesday; the bill now returns to Pittsburgh City Council. This latest version of the legislation includes voluntary incentives for developers to add affordable units, such as allowing additional height or density in new buildings.
The units will only have to be affordable for 20 years, rather than the 35 years suggested by city planning staff, a point of significant discussion in the meeting.
Several speakers Tuesday afternoon said 20 years was far too short a term.
βIncreasingly, the national best practice has been to try to move toward permanent affordability tenures,β said Dave Breingan, co-director of neighborhood organization Lawrenceville Together, who addressed commission members. βThirty-five years is already watered down.ββ
πWant more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
Read Full Article: https://www.wesa.fm/development-transportation/2026-06-03/pittsburgh-planning-commission-vountary-inclusionary-zoning
ποΈWeekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
βThe cityβs Planning Commission has recommended a bill that would make inclusionary zoning β a policy requiring developers to include a certain percentage of affordable apartments in large new developments β not mandatory for developers in most Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
The Planning Commissionβs nine members recommended the change Tuesday; the bill now returns to Pittsburgh City Council. This latest version of the legislation includes voluntary incentives for developers to add affordable units, such as allowing additional height or density in new buildings.
The units will only have to be affordable for 20 years, rather than the 35 years suggested by city planning staff, a point of significant discussion in the meeting.
Several speakers Tuesday afternoon said 20 years was far too short a term.
βIncreasingly, the national best practice has been to try to move toward permanent affordability tenures,β said Dave Breingan, co-director of neighborhood organization Lawrenceville Together, who addressed commission members. βThirty-five years is already watered down.ββ
πWant more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
Read Full Article: https://www.wesa.fm/development-transportation/2026-06-03/pittsburgh-planning-commission-vountary-inclusionary-zoning
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π One week away! Join us for the final Drop Everything and Read gathering of the season.
In a world full of notifications, deadlines, and distractions, take a few hours to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the simple act of reading alongside fellow book lovers. Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or cozy blanket, and settle in for a quiet community reading experience.
π
Tuesday, June 16
β° 3:00 PM β 7:00 PM
π Nafasi On Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue
This is your last chance to participate in this spring seriesβdon`t miss it!
π Register: nafasioncentre.org/register
π One week away! Join us for the final Drop Everything and Read gathering of the season.
In a world full of notifications, deadlines, and distractions, take a few hours to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the simple act of reading alongside fellow book lovers. Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or cozy blanket, and settle in for a quiet community reading experience.
π
Tuesday, June 16
β° 3:00 PM β 7:00 PM
π Nafasi On Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue
This is your last chance to participate in this spring seriesβdon`t miss it!
π Register: nafasioncentre.org/register
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π Your homeownership journey starts here!
Learn the essentials of homeownership, including mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and more. Participants will also have access to one-on-one counseling focused on budgeting, credit education, and improving credit scores.
π
Saturday, June 13
β° 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM
This is the final reminder before the workshop, so don`t miss your opportunity to gain valuable information and resources to help you on your path to homeownership.
π Register today: hilldistrict.org/register
π Your homeownership journey starts here!
Learn the essentials of homeownership, including mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and more. Participants will also have access to one-on-one counseling focused on budgeting, credit education, and improving credit scores.
π
Saturday, June 13
β° 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM
This is the final reminder before the workshop, so don`t miss your opportunity to gain valuable information and resources to help you on your path to homeownership.
π Register today: hilldistrict.org/register
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