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
🏠Thinking about buying a home? Operation Home is here to help you get started.
Join us Saturday, May 16, for a homeownership workshop covering mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and more.
Register now: hilldistrict.org/register
For more info: 412.227.4194 or epp@ulpgh.org
🏠Thinking about buying a home? Operation Home is here to help you get started.
Join us Saturday, May 16, for a homeownership workshop covering mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and more.
Register now: hilldistrict.org/register
For more info: 412.227.4194 or epp@ulpgh.org
📢 Have your voice heard!
The City of Pittsburgh is hosting 2027 Budget Engagement sessions to give residents the opportunity to learn how the City plans its budget for operations and capital improvements and to share your input on how it can better serve our communities.
Join the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Management & Budget for an in-depth discussion on the City’s financial priorities and future investments.
🗓 Upcoming Sessions (All at 6 PM):
📍 May 20 | South Side Market House
📍 May 26 | Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center
📍 May 28 | Northside Institutional Church
📍 June 3 | Catalyst Academy Lincoln-Lemington
The Hill CDC has also requested a weekend meeting time along with a virtual option to expand accessibility and encourage greater participation.
Sign up for the May 20th session at the South Side Market House in the South Side Flats at 6PM here: https://ow.ly/zqmN50YV0Qn
Refreshments will be available. Registration is required.
📢 Have your voice heard!
The City of Pittsburgh is hosting 2027 Budget Engagement sessions to give residents the opportunity to learn how the City plans its budget for operations and capital improvements and to share your input on how it can better serve our communities.
Join the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Management & Budget for an in-depth discussion on the City’s financial priorities and future investments.
🗓 Upcoming Sessions (All at 6 PM):
📍 May 20 | South Side Market House
📍 May 26 | Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center
📍 May 28 | Northside Institutional Church
📍 June 3 | Catalyst Academy Lincoln-Lemington
The Hill CDC has also requested a weekend meeting time along with a virtual option to expand accessibility and encourage greater participation.
Sign up for the May 20th session at the South Side Market House in the South Side Flats at 6PM here: https://ow.ly/zqmN50YV0Qn
Refreshments will be available. Registration is required.
📊Looking to grow or strengthen your business? We’ve got you covered this May.
Hill CDC’s Small Business Hours are back, offering one-on-one support for both start-ups and established businesses. Get guidance on business planning, financial management, marketing, and how to compete for contracts, all in a setting designed to support your success.
🗓️ Multiple sessions throughout May
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Biz U Center @ the Hill CDC
Connect with experts from local organizations like the University of Pittsburgh, URA, Chatham University, and more.
Spots are limited. Register today: hilldistrict.org/booknow
📊Looking to grow or strengthen your business? We’ve got you covered this May.
Hill CDC’s Small Business Hours are back, offering one-on-one support for both start-ups and established businesses. Get guidance on business planning, financial management, marketing, and how to compete for contracts, all in a setting designed to support your success.
🗓️ Multiple sessions throughout May
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Biz U Center @ the Hill CDC
Connect with experts from local organizations like the University of Pittsburgh, URA, Chatham University, and more.
Spots are limited. Register today: hilldistrict.org/booknow
📬Didn’t get a chance to catch this week’s updates? Here’s what’s shaping the Hill and beyond
⚖️ Supreme Court ruling raises concerns about voting rights and fair representation for Black communities
🏫 Community voices continue to push for clarity before potential Pittsburgh Public Schools closures
🏡 Rising housing costs highlight Pittsburgh’s growing affordable housing crisis
🏪 Local small businesses reflect on lost opportunities during the NFL Draft
🎤 One Mo’ Gain celebrates 30 years of Cave Canem and Black literary excellence
🌍May Day protests and Economic Blackout
🏪May small business hours
Read the full edition here: https://ow.ly/9Owi50YUwBi. Your go-to place for Hill District news, events, and community updates.
📬Didn’t get a chance to catch this week’s updates? Here’s what’s shaping the Hill and beyond
⚖️ Supreme Court ruling raises concerns about voting rights and fair representation for Black communities
🏫 Community voices continue to push for clarity before potential Pittsburgh Public Schools closures
🏡 Rising housing costs highlight Pittsburgh’s growing affordable housing crisis
🏪 Local small businesses reflect on lost opportunities during the NFL Draft
🎤 One Mo’ Gain celebrates 30 years of Cave Canem and Black literary excellence
🌍May Day protests and Economic Blackout
🏪May small business hours
Read the full edition here: https://ow.ly/9Owi50YUwBi. Your go-to place for Hill District news, events, and community updates.
👩🏾🎨✨Let your creativity shine this Saturday!
Bring the whole family out to Kuumba Korner for a hands-on, all-ages creative experience at Nafasi on Centre.
This month’s featured artist, Mia Jennings, will guide participants in designing fabric earrings and lead a movement and breath session to help connect emotions through art.
We’ll also have meditation coloring and beading activities available for the Atasa Solar Project.
This is a Pay What You Can event. Scan the QR code to contribute at an amount that feels accessible to you.
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave
Register at: nafasioncentre.org/register
👩🏾🎨✨Let your creativity shine this Saturday!
Bring the whole family out to Kuumba Korner for a hands-on, all-ages creative experience at Nafasi on Centre.
This month’s featured artist, Mia Jennings, will guide participants in designing fabric earrings and lead a movement and breath session to help connect emotions through art.
We’ll also have meditation coloring and beading activities available for the Atasa Solar Project.
This is a Pay What You Can event. Scan the QR code to contribute at an amount that feels accessible to you.
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave
Register at: nafasioncentre.org/register
📢The Hill CDC is sharing an important opportunity to help shape what’s next in the Lower Hill District.
The URA’s Request for Proposals is still open for the redevelopment of 6.82 acres in the Melody Tent section of the Lower Hill District.
They are seeking one or more developers for new housing, with mixed-use and commercial development also being considered.
Proposals are due Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Interested developers are encouraged to review the full RFP and submit by the deadline.
📢The Hill CDC is sharing an important opportunity to help shape what’s next in the Lower Hill District.
The URA’s Request for Proposals is still open for the redevelopment of 6.82 acres in the Melody Tent section of the Lower Hill District.
They are seeking one or more developers for new housing, with mixed-use and commercial development also being considered.
Proposals are due Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Interested developers are encouraged to review the full RFP and submit by the deadline.
🚨Reminder: Our Free Food Distribution is happening Friday, May 8th!
Stop by to pick up free groceries and essential items for you and your family. The UPMC Mobile Health Van will also be on site offering free health screenings for the community.
Come through, spread the word, and take what you need!
📍Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave
🕚11 AM
🚨Reminder: Our Free Food Distribution is happening Friday, May 8th!
Stop by to pick up free groceries and essential items for you and your family. The UPMC Mobile Health Van will also be on site offering free health screenings for the community.
Come through, spread the word, and take what you need!
📍Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave
🕚11 AM
🤎Stillness. Sisterhood. Space to breathe.
Thank you to everyone who showed up for Sat Down Somewhere at Nafasi on Centre and allowed themselves to slow down, reset, and be poured into. A special thank you to Dr. Tyi-Sanna Jones for hosting and creating such an intentional space for care and connection.
Through guided meditation, breathwork, affirmations, and gentle yoga, the room shifted from everyday stress to a space of care, presence, and restoration. From quiet reflection on the mat to shared laughter and community after, this was a reminder that rest is not a luxury, it is necessary.
Stay tuned for more upcoming events at Nafasi✨!
🤎Stillness. Sisterhood. Space to breathe.
Thank you to everyone who showed up for Sat Down Somewhere at Nafasi on Centre and allowed themselves to slow down, reset, and be poured into. A special thank you to Dr. Tyi-Sanna Jones for hosting and creating such an intentional space for care and connection.
Through guided meditation, breathwork, affirmations, and gentle yoga, the room shifted from everyday stress to a space of care, presence, and restoration. From quiet reflection on the mat to shared laughter and community after, this was a reminder that rest is not a luxury, it is necessary.
Stay tuned for more upcoming events at Nafasi✨!
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