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  • June Food Distribution

    June Free Food Distribution

    Don’t miss the next Free Food Distribution taking place Friday, June 12th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Nafasi on Centre!

  • June Small Business Hours

    Small Business Hours

    Learn how to start or grow your small business with experts during Small Business Hours!

    Book Now

  • Date Change June Operation Home

    Operation HOME Homeownership Workshop

    The Hill Community Development Corporation is proud to partner with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to support our community on the path to homeownership. Join us on Saturday, June 13th!

    Register

  • Bedford Bids Flyer

    Bids Open for Bedford Ave

    Bids are now open for the 2700 Block of Bedford Avenue! Developers are invited to submit proposals supporting the rehabilitation of 8 homes and facade upgrades for 7 homeowners.

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    New Granada Theater: What’s Taking Shape

    Learn about what’s next for the New Granada as work moves forward.

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    RFP for Lower Hill District

    Request for Proposals for the Lower Hill District redevelopment are still open! Developers are invited to submit proposals for mixed-use and commercial development in the Hill District.

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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.

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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.

  • New Granada Square
  • HD Rising
  • Affordable Home Ownership Hill District 100

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.

  • Commercial Redevelopment Task Force
  • DRP Approved Projects
  • Development Review Panel: All Projects Under Review
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🏘️Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:

β€œThe city’s 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 Commission’s 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.

β€˜Increasingly, the national best practice has been to try to move toward permanent affordability tenures,’ said Dave Breingan, co-director of neighborhood organization Lawrenceville Together, who addressed commission members. β€˜Thirty-five years is already watered down.’”

πŸ’­Want 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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🏘️Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:

β€œThe city’s 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 Commission’s 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.

β€˜Increasingly, the national best practice has been to try to move toward permanent affordability tenures,’ said Dave Breingan,  co-director of neighborhood organization Lawrenceville Together, who addressed commission members. β€˜Thirty-five years is already watered down.’”

πŸ’­Want 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

🏘️Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:

β€œThe city’s 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 Commission’s 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.

β€˜Increasingly, the national best practice has been to try to move toward permanent affordability tenures,’ said Dave Breingan, co-director of neighborhood organization Lawrenceville Together, who addressed commission members. β€˜Thirty-five years is already watered down.’”

πŸ’­Want 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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πŸ“š 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.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi On Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue

This is your last chance to participate in this spring seriesβ€”don`t miss it!

πŸ”— Register: nafasioncentre.org/register

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πŸ“š 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.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi On Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue

This is your last chance to participate in this spring seriesβ€”don't miss it!

πŸ”— Register: nafasioncentre.org/register

πŸ“š 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.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi On Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue

This is your last chance to participate in this spring seriesβ€”don`t miss it!

πŸ”— Register: nafasioncentre.org/register
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πŸ”‘ 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.

πŸ“… Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 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.

πŸ”— Register today: hilldistrict.org/register

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πŸ”‘ 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.

πŸ“… Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 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.

πŸ”— Register today: hilldistrict.org/register

πŸ”‘ 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.

πŸ“… Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 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.

πŸ”— Register today: hilldistrict.org/register
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πŸ“£ Catch up on the latest news from the Hill District and beyond with the Weekend Roundup!

πŸ›οΈ New Granada Building receives $1M state grant
πŸ“’ Development Review Panel shares communication updates
🏘️ Planning Commission’s β€œInclusionary zoning” is not inclusionary at all
🀝🏾 Hill CDC welcomes Community Development Fellow Ashante Josey
βš–οΈ Civil rights agency scales back anti-discrimination tools
πŸ—³οΈ Supreme Court limits options for protecting minority voting rights
⏰ Last day to submit RFP`s is June 9th

πŸ“¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ’»Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/

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πŸ“£ Catch up on the latest news from the Hill District and beyond with the Weekend Roundup!

πŸ›οΈ New Granada Building receives $1M state grant
πŸ“’ Development Review Panel shares communication updates
🏘️ Planning Commission’s β€œInclusionary zoning” is not inclusionary at all
🀝🏾 Hill CDC welcomes Community Development Fellow Ashante Josey
βš–οΈ Civil rights agency scales back anti-discrimination tools
πŸ—³οΈ Supreme Court limits options for protecting minority voting rights
⏰ Last day to submit RFP's is June 9th

πŸ“¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what's happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ’»Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/

πŸ“£ Catch up on the latest news from the Hill District and beyond with the Weekend Roundup!

πŸ›οΈ New Granada Building receives $1M state grant
πŸ“’ Development Review Panel shares communication updates
🏘️ Planning Commission’s β€œInclusionary zoning” is not inclusionary at all
🀝🏾 Hill CDC welcomes Community Development Fellow Ashante Josey
βš–οΈ Civil rights agency scales back anti-discrimination tools
πŸ—³οΈ Supreme Court limits options for protecting minority voting rights
⏰ Last day to submit RFP`s is June 9th

πŸ“¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-6-6-2026
πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ’»Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
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🌿 Join us for the final Sat Down Somewhere gathering at Nafasi on Centre!

Over the past few months, this series has created space for Black women to pause, reflect, connect, and prioritize their well-being. As we close out the season, we invite you to join us for one final evening of yoga, meditation, and self-care centered on rest, renewal, and community.

✨ Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue

🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-down-somewhere-tickets-1986332515023?aff=oddtdtcreator

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🌿 Join us for the final Sat Down Somewhere gathering at Nafasi on Centre!

Over the past few months, this series has created space for Black women to pause, reflect, connect, and prioritize their well-being. As we close out the season, we invite you to join us for one final evening of yoga, meditation, and self-care centered on rest, renewal, and community.

✨ Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue

🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-down-somewhere-tickets-1986332515023?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌿 Join us for the final Sat Down Somewhere gathering at Nafasi on Centre!

Over the past few months, this series has created space for Black women to pause, reflect, connect, and prioritize their well-being. As we close out the season, we invite you to join us for one final evening of yoga, meditation, and self-care centered on rest, renewal, and community.

✨ Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue

🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-down-somewhere-tickets-1986332515023?aff=oddtdtcreator
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πŸ“£ Location Update for Kuumba Korner!

Kuumba Korner is still happening this Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, but the event has been moved to a new location.

πŸ“ New Granada Apartments
2033 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(Just one block down the street from the original location.)

If you haven`t registered yet, there`s still time to sign up!
🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuumba-korner-tickets-1984907387428?aff=oddtdtcreator

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πŸ“£ Location Update for Kuumba Korner!

Kuumba Korner is still happening this Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, but the event has been moved to a new location.

πŸ“ New Granada Apartments
2033 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(Just one block down the street from the original location.)

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to sign up!
🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuumba-korner-tickets-1984907387428?aff=oddtdtcreator

πŸ“£ Location Update for Kuumba Korner!

Kuumba Korner is still happening this Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, but the event has been moved to a new location.

πŸ“ New Granada Apartments
2033 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(Just one block down the street from the original location.)

If you haven`t registered yet, there`s still time to sign up!
🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuumba-korner-tickets-1984907387428?aff=oddtdtcreator
...

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πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ« Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:

β€œSeventy-one years ago, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. For generations of Black families, Brown represented more than a legal decision. It represented aspiration, validation, and possibility. It affirmed a simple but transformative principle: Black children deserved access to the full promise of American education. That promise remains unfinished.”

In Pittsburgh, the recent decision by Pittsburgh Public Schools to move forward with the closure and consolidation of nine schools raises difficult questions about educational access, community stability, and equity. District leaders cite enrollment trends and financial challenges, but school closures often carry the greatest consequences for Black students and historically underserved communities. The debate surrounding these closures reflects many of the same concerns that have shaped educational equity discussions for generations: who has access to well-resourced schools, whose communities receive investment, and which students bear the burden of difficult policy decisions. More than seven decades after Brown, those questions remain unresolved in communities across the country, including our own.

πŸ’­Want more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-30-2026
Read Full Article: https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2026/05/26/julianne-malveaux/

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πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ« Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight: 

β€œSeventy-one years ago, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. For generations of Black families, Brown represented more than a legal decision. It represented aspiration, validation, and possibility. It affirmed a simple but transformative principle: Black children deserved access to the full promise of American education. That promise remains unfinished.”

In Pittsburgh, the recent decision by Pittsburgh Public Schools to move forward with the closure and consolidation of nine schools raises difficult questions about educational access, community stability, and equity. District leaders cite enrollment trends and financial challenges, but school closures often carry the greatest consequences for Black students and historically underserved communities. The debate surrounding these closures reflects many of the same concerns that have shaped educational equity discussions for generations: who has access to well-resourced schools, whose communities receive investment, and which students bear the burden of difficult policy decisions. More than seven decades after Brown, those questions remain unresolved in communities across the country, including our own.

πŸ’­Want more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-30-2026
Read Full Article: https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2026/05/26/julianne-malveaux/

πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ« Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:

β€œSeventy-one years ago, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. For generations of Black families, Brown represented more than a legal decision. It represented aspiration, validation, and possibility. It affirmed a simple but transformative principle: Black children deserved access to the full promise of American education. That promise remains unfinished.”

In Pittsburgh, the recent decision by Pittsburgh Public Schools to move forward with the closure and consolidation of nine schools raises difficult questions about educational access, community stability, and equity. District leaders cite enrollment trends and financial challenges, but school closures often carry the greatest consequences for Black students and historically underserved communities. The debate surrounding these closures reflects many of the same concerns that have shaped educational equity discussions for generations: who has access to well-resourced schools, whose communities receive investment, and which students bear the burden of difficult policy decisions. More than seven decades after Brown, those questions remain unresolved in communities across the country, including our own.

πŸ’­Want more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-30-2026
Read Full Article: https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2026/05/26/julianne-malveaux/
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πŸ“š One last DEAR before the season wraps up!

Join us for the final DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) community reading experience at Nafasi on Centre. In a world full of distractions, take a few hours to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the simple joy of reading alongside fellow community members.

Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or blanket, and settle in for an afternoon dedicated to imagination, reflection, and community.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.

Whether you`ve attended before or are joining us for the first time, we`d love to see you for this final gathering.

πŸ”— Register today: nafasioncentre.org/register

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πŸ“š One last DEAR before the season wraps up!

Join us for the final DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) community reading experience at Nafasi on Centre. In a world full of distractions, take a few hours to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the simple joy of reading alongside fellow community members.

Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or blanket, and settle in for an afternoon dedicated to imagination, reflection, and community.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.

Whether you've attended before or are joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you for this final gathering.

πŸ”— Register today: nafasioncentre.org/register

πŸ“š One last DEAR before the season wraps up!

Join us for the final DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) community reading experience at Nafasi on Centre. In a world full of distractions, take a few hours to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the simple joy of reading alongside fellow community members.

Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or blanket, and settle in for an afternoon dedicated to imagination, reflection, and community.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.

Whether you`ve attended before or are joining us for the first time, we`d love to see you for this final gathering.

πŸ”— Register today: nafasioncentre.org/register
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June 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Small Business Hours with the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entreprenurial Excellence

June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am

Operation HOME Homeownership Workshop

June 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Small Business Hours with Chatham University Women’s Business Center

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