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
βΌοΈWeekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
βRenee Wilson isnβt a lawyer β but that isnβt stopping her from taking the City of Pittsburgh to court over a chaperone policy enacted in Downtownβs Market Square.
Wilson, 65, of the Hill District, believes barring kids from the public space during certain hours is infringing on peopleβs rights and targeting Black youth.
Sheβs so appalled by the rule that sheβs suing the city, its police bureau and the nonprofit Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which is implementing the policy β and sheβs doing it entirely on her own.
Wilson filed a pro se lawsuit, meaning she has no attorney. The lawsuit β which was initially filed in an Allegheny County court but has been moved into the federal court system β seeks to end the chaperone policy and the use of pepper spray on minors.
βThis has been complete terror,β Wilson told TribLive of the chaperone rules and instances in which pepper spray has been used on kids, both in Market Square and during a recent brawl in East Liberty.
Wilson is a grandmother, a retired nurse assistant and clinical technician. Sheβs taking on a David-and-Goliath-style fight against the officials who implemented a policy she believes to be unjust and unconstitutional.
βI just want fairness,β Wilson said.
A city spokeswoman and a spokesman for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership declined to comment on active litigation.β
Read the full story here: https://triblive.com/local/a-pittsburgh-grandma-takes-on-city-hall-over-market-square-chaperone-policy/
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
βΌοΈWeekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
βRenee Wilson isnβt a lawyer β but that isnβt stopping her from taking the City of Pittsburgh to court over a chaperone policy enacted in Downtownβs Market Square.
Wilson, 65, of the Hill District, believes barring kids from the public space during certain hours is infringing on peopleβs rights and targeting Black youth.
Sheβs so appalled by the rule that sheβs suing the city, its police bureau and the nonprofit Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which is implementing the policy β and sheβs doing it entirely on her own.
Wilson filed a pro se lawsuit, meaning she has no attorney. The lawsuit β which was initially filed in an Allegheny County court but has been moved into the federal court system β seeks to end the chaperone policy and the use of pepper spray on minors.
βThis has been complete terror,β Wilson told TribLive of the chaperone rules and instances in which pepper spray has been used on kids, both in Market Square and during a recent brawl in East Liberty.
Wilson is a grandmother, a retired nurse assistant and clinical technician. Sheβs taking on a David-and-Goliath-style fight against the officials who implemented a policy she believes to be unjust and unconstitutional.
βI just want fairness,β Wilson said.
A city spokeswoman and a spokesman for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership declined to comment on active litigation.β
Read the full story here: https://triblive.com/local/a-pittsburgh-grandma-takes-on-city-hall-over-market-square-chaperone-policy/
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
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πStay informed with this week`s top Hill District headlines:
ποΈ Yvonne Brown honored for decades of Hill District advocacy
π’ Renee Wilson challenges Market Square chaperone policy
π« Civil rights complaint targets Pittsburgh school closures
ποΈ Downtown tax diversion sparks debate over public benefits
π£οΈ Town hall brings Pittsburgh youth, adults, and leaders together
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/97e78317db06/weekendroundup-7-25-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
πStay informed with this week`s top Hill District headlines:
ποΈ Yvonne Brown honored for decades of Hill District advocacy
π’ Renee Wilson challenges Market Square chaperone policy
π« Civil rights complaint targets Pittsburgh school closures
ποΈ Downtown tax diversion sparks debate over public benefits
π£οΈ Town hall brings Pittsburgh youth, adults, and leaders together
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/97e78317db06/weekendroundup-7-25-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
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πJoin the Hill Community Development Corporation and the University of Pittsburgh as we celebrate the completion of Phase I of the Historic New Granada on Wednesday, August 12th. Doors open at 5 P.M. and the program begins at 5:30 P.M.
This milestone marks a major step in restoring one of the Hill District`s most treasured landmarks and advances its future as a destination for education, culture, entertainment, technology, and economic opportunity. Guests will enjoy a program featuring the official ribbon cutting of the University of Pittsburghβs Hill District Community Engagement Center (CEC) and Phase I building improvements, including the newly installed marquee and facade(s). Guided Phase II building tours, and the highly anticipated lighting of the iconic New Granada marquee will all be featured as a part of an exciting evening!
The completion of Phase I represents years of collaboration, investment, and dedication to preserving the New Granada while preparing it for its next act. We invite the community and stakeholders to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and supporting ongoing efforts to rebuild this important part of local and national history.
We hope to see you there!
RSVP Here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2a9csMkfTeUqlNQ
πJoin the Hill Community Development Corporation and the University of Pittsburgh as we celebrate the completion of Phase I of the Historic New Granada on Wednesday, August 12th. Doors open at 5 P.M. and the program begins at 5:30 P.M.
This milestone marks a major step in restoring one of the Hill District`s most treasured landmarks and advances its future as a destination for education, culture, entertainment, technology, and economic opportunity. Guests will enjoy a program featuring the official ribbon cutting of the University of Pittsburghβs Hill District Community Engagement Center (CEC) and Phase I building improvements, including the newly installed marquee and facade(s). Guided Phase II building tours, and the highly anticipated lighting of the iconic New Granada marquee will all be featured as a part of an exciting evening!
The completion of Phase I represents years of collaboration, investment, and dedication to preserving the New Granada while preparing it for its next act. We invite the community and stakeholders to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and supporting ongoing efforts to rebuild this important part of local and national history.
We hope to see you there!
RSVP Here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2a9csMkfTeUqlNQ
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π¨ Celebrate the creativity, culture, and talent of the Hill District during Keepin` It Hill Art Week!
From July 28 through August 2, the Morgan-Lee Arts Centre and Hill Dance Academy Theatre invite you to enjoy a week filled with literature, visual arts, live jazz, dance, and film. Whether you`re looking to explore local art, enjoy live performances, or connect with fellow art lovers, there`s something for everyone.
Show your support for the artists, performers, and storytellers who continue to shape the Hill District`s vibrant cultural legacy. Check out the full schedule on the flyer and make plans to attend!
π Morgan-Lee Arts Centre
2900 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For more information, visit www.morganleearts.com
π¨ Celebrate the creativity, culture, and talent of the Hill District during Keepin` It Hill Art Week!
From July 28 through August 2, the Morgan-Lee Arts Centre and Hill Dance Academy Theatre invite you to enjoy a week filled with literature, visual arts, live jazz, dance, and film. Whether you`re looking to explore local art, enjoy live performances, or connect with fellow art lovers, there`s something for everyone.
Show your support for the artists, performers, and storytellers who continue to shape the Hill District`s vibrant cultural legacy. Check out the full schedule on the flyer and make plans to attend!
π Morgan-Lee Arts Centre
2900 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For more information, visit www.morganleearts.com
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A wonderful afternoon of inspiration, conversation, and community! πβ¨
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Nafasi on Centre for Dr. Audia Robinson`s book signing for The Shift: From Survival to Legacy. Guests had the opportunity to hear powerful reflections from Dr. Robinson, connect with fellow community members, and celebrate a message centered on healing, growth, and building a legacy.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the event such a meaningful success. Congratulations to Dr. Robinson on this incredible milestone. We look forward to seeing the lasting impact of The Shift in our community and beyond. π
A wonderful afternoon of inspiration, conversation, and community! πβ¨
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Nafasi on Centre for Dr. Audia Robinson`s book signing for The Shift: From Survival to Legacy. Guests had the opportunity to hear powerful reflections from Dr. Robinson, connect with fellow community members, and celebrate a message centered on healing, growth, and building a legacy.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the event such a meaningful success. Congratulations to Dr. Robinson on this incredible milestone. We look forward to seeing the lasting impact of The Shift in our community and beyond. π
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π Don`t miss these stories impacting the Hill District:
π« PPS school closures face civil rights concerns
π‘ Black homeownership funding under pressure
βοΈ Private equity home buying ban becomes law
π’ URA seeks tenant for Citizens Live at the Wylie
π΅ Pa.`s $50.8B budget sends more money to underfunded schools
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/42ef87afb964/weekendroundup-7-18-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
π Don`t miss these stories impacting the Hill District:
π« PPS school closures face civil rights concerns
π‘ Black homeownership funding under pressure
βοΈ Private equity home buying ban becomes law
π’ URA seeks tenant for Citizens Live at the Wylie
π΅ Pa.`s $50.8B budget sends more money to underfunded schools
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/42ef87afb964/weekendroundup-7-18-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
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βοΈπ¦ Cool off with us at the CEC!
Take a break from the summer heat and join the University of Pittsburgh Hill District Community Engagement Center for a Popsicle Social filled with free treats, music, and great conversation.
Whether you`re stopping by on your lunch break or bringing the family, this is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and enjoy a fun afternoon in the Hill District.
π
Wednesday, July 22
π 12:00 β 1:30 p.m.
π University of Pittsburgh Hill District Community Engagement Center
2007 Centre Ave. (Entrance on Wylie Ave. side)
π¦ Free popsicles β’ π΅ Music β’ π€ Community
All ages are welcome!
βοΈπ¦ Cool off with us at the CEC!
Take a break from the summer heat and join the University of Pittsburgh Hill District Community Engagement Center for a Popsicle Social filled with free treats, music, and great conversation.
Whether you`re stopping by on your lunch break or bringing the family, this is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and enjoy a fun afternoon in the Hill District.
π
Wednesday, July 22
π 12:00 β 1:30 p.m.
π University of Pittsburgh Hill District Community Engagement Center
2007 Centre Ave. (Entrance on Wylie Ave. side)
π¦ Free popsicles β’ π΅ Music β’ π€ Community
All ages are welcome!
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π‘Operation Home is this Saturday!
Join us Saturday for Operation Home, a free homeownership workshop presented by Hill CDC in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.
Whether you`re just starting your homebuying journey or preparing to purchase your first home, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.
π
Saturday, July 18
π 9:00 a.m. β 5:00 p.m.
Don`t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and resources you need to move closer to homeownership.
π Register today at hilldistrict.org/register or scan the QR code on the flyer.
π‘Operation Home is this Saturday!
Join us Saturday for Operation Home, a free homeownership workshop presented by Hill CDC in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.
Whether you`re just starting your homebuying journey or preparing to purchase your first home, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.
π
Saturday, July 18
π 9:00 a.m. β 5:00 p.m.
Don`t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and resources you need to move closer to homeownership.
π Register today at hilldistrict.org/register or scan the QR code on the flyer.
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August 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am