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
π Today, we celebrate 39 years of the Hill Community Development Corporation!
For nearly four decades, Hill CDC has worked to make the Hill District stronger, more equitable, and more connected. Our work has centered the people who call this community home while protecting the Hill Districtβs cultural legacy and pushing for opportunities that create lasting impact.
Through community advocacy, housing, small business support, arts and culture, workforce development, neighborhood planning, and neighborhood revitalization, our mission has always been rooted in the voices and priorities of the community.
As we celebrate 39 years, we are also looking ahead. The Hill CDC will keep pursuing bold goals that build community wealth and protect the Hill Districtβs legacy. We will continue expanding access to homeownership, supporting entrepreneurs, advancing neighborhood revitalization, and creating lasting opportunities for residents.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. The work continues, and the future of the Hill District remains worth investing in. β€οΈ
π Today, we celebrate 39 years of the Hill Community Development Corporation!
For nearly four decades, Hill CDC has worked to make the Hill District stronger, more equitable, and more connected. Our work has centered the people who call this community home while protecting the Hill Districtβs cultural legacy and pushing for opportunities that create lasting impact.
Through community advocacy, housing, small business support, arts and culture, workforce development, neighborhood planning, and neighborhood revitalization, our mission has always been rooted in the voices and priorities of the community.
As we celebrate 39 years, we are also looking ahead. The Hill CDC will keep pursuing bold goals that build community wealth and protect the Hill Districtβs legacy. We will continue expanding access to homeownership, supporting entrepreneurs, advancing neighborhood revitalization, and creating lasting opportunities for residents.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. The work continues, and the future of the Hill District remains worth investing in. β€οΈ
πΏβ¨Rest is not a luxury, itβs part of how we keep going.
Sat Down Somewhere returns for its second gathering, creating space for Black women to slow down, reconnect, and be cared for through yoga and meditation.
Join us at Nafasi on Centre from 7β8 PM. Tickets are limited, so register today to claim your spot. π§πΎββοΈπ€
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-down-somewhere-tickets-1986332515023?aff=oddtdtcreator
π
Tuesday, May 26
β° 7β8 PM
π Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave
πΏβ¨Rest is not a luxury, itβs part of how we keep going.
Sat Down Somewhere returns for its second gathering, creating space for Black women to slow down, reconnect, and be cared for through yoga and meditation.
Join us at Nafasi on Centre from 7β8 PM. Tickets are limited, so register today to claim your spot. π§πΎββοΈπ€
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-down-somewhere-tickets-1986332515023?aff=oddtdtcreator
π
Tuesday, May 26
β° 7β8 PM
π Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave
Kuumba Korner is back for round three! π¨β¨
Join us for the third Kuumba Korner, an open art-making experience where community members of all ages can create alongside practicing artists in a fun, welcoming space.
Whether youβre an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, come tap into your creativity with us at Nafasi on Centre πποΈ
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
π
Saturday, June 6th
β° 10 AM to 1 PM
π Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.
Register at: nafasioncentre.org/register
Kuumba Korner is back for round three! π¨β¨
Join us for the third Kuumba Korner, an open art-making experience where community members of all ages can create alongside practicing artists in a fun, welcoming space.
Whether youβre an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, come tap into your creativity with us at Nafasi on Centre πποΈ
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
π
Saturday, June 6th
β° 10 AM to 1 PM
π Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.
Register at: nafasioncentre.org/register
Need recommendations for Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) tomorrow? πβ¨
Here are a few book picks to help get you started. But remember, these books are NOT required! Bring whatever youβre currently reading, a favorite book, a magazine, poetry collection, or anything youβd like to dive into during DEAR.
π
May 19th
β° 3β7 PM
πNafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave
Free registration here:https://ow.ly/ssFp50Z1g6p
We canβt wait to read with you tomorrow π€
Need recommendations for Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) tomorrow? πβ¨
Here are a few book picks to help get you started. But remember, these books are NOT required! Bring whatever youβre currently reading, a favorite book, a magazine, poetry collection, or anything youβd like to dive into during DEAR.
π
May 19th
β° 3β7 PM
πNafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave
Free registration here:https://ow.ly/ssFp50Z1g6p
We canβt wait to read with you tomorrow π€
β¨Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
Source: 90.5 WESA
βAt a sometimes-contentious forum held Tuesday at Point Park University, Pittsburgh public safety director Sheldon Williams said the policy was a response to βincreased activityβ downtown. Williams said his biggest concern was the behavior of kids, not their presence. But he questioned whether kids should meet in large groups in the middle of Downtown at all.
βWhy should we allow fifty, sixty, a hundred kids to hang out on a corner? Why don`t they have a space where they can go?β he asked. βIt`s not the wisest place for our kids to be in that space, whether we think permission or not. Why are we comfortable or allowing a group of kids just to stand on a corner?β
Those comments prompted sharp criticism from some in the audience. Hannah Yomi, a 23-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, called Williamsβ phrasing βJim Crow-esque.β
πWant more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://ow.ly/vbI350Z1ep8
π°Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/zU4a50Z1ep7
β¨Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:
Source: 90.5 WESA
βAt a sometimes-contentious forum held Tuesday at Point Park University, Pittsburgh public safety director Sheldon Williams said the policy was a response to βincreased activityβ downtown. Williams said his biggest concern was the behavior of kids, not their presence. But he questioned whether kids should meet in large groups in the middle of Downtown at all.
βWhy should we allow fifty, sixty, a hundred kids to hang out on a corner? Why don`t they have a space where they can go?β he asked. βIt`s not the wisest place for our kids to be in that space, whether we think permission or not. Why are we comfortable or allowing a group of kids just to stand on a corner?β
Those comments prompted sharp criticism from some in the audience. Hannah Yomi, a 23-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, called Williamsβ phrasing βJim Crow-esque.β
πWant more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://ow.ly/vbI350Z1ep8
π°Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/zU4a50Z1ep7
πYour Hill District Weekend Roundup Recap Starts Here!
ποΈ Greater Hill District Neighborhood reinvestment (LERTA) Fund awards seven local initiatives
π¨ Pittsburgh youth raise question on Market Square restrictions at forum
π€ Nonprofits use AI to expand impact
πΊοΈAll Roads Lead to The South: National Day of Action in Montgomery, Alabama
ποΈ Richard W. Taylor appointed president of Eden Hall Foundation
Read the full edition here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-16-2026. Your go-to place for Hill District news, events, and community updates.
πYour Hill District Weekend Roundup Recap Starts Here!
ποΈ Greater Hill District Neighborhood reinvestment (LERTA) Fund awards seven local initiatives
π¨ Pittsburgh youth raise question on Market Square restrictions at forum
π€ Nonprofits use AI to expand impact
πΊοΈAll Roads Lead to The South: National Day of Action in Montgomery, Alabama
ποΈ Richard W. Taylor appointed president of Eden Hall Foundation
Read the full edition here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-16-2026. Your go-to place for Hill District news, events, and community updates.
π³οΈ Primary Election`s are on May 19, 2026!
Make your voice heard in the primary elections and take part in shaping the future of our communities. Every vote matters, and civic engagement plays an important role in creating change, supporting representation, and strengthening our neighborhoods.
Take time to make a plan, head to the polls, and encourage others to vote as well.
Your vote is your voice. Use it wisely.
π³οΈ Primary Election`s are on May 19, 2026!
Make your voice heard in the primary elections and take part in shaping the future of our communities. Every vote matters, and civic engagement plays an important role in creating change, supporting representation, and strengthening our neighborhoods.
Take time to make a plan, head to the polls, and encourage others to vote as well.
Your vote is your voice. Use it wisely.
β¨ Our second Sat Down Somewhere experience is happening this month at Nafasi on Centre!
Join us on Tuesday, May 26 for an evening of rest, movement, reflection, and self-care through yoga and meditation created for Black women. In partnership with Itβs A.Y.A, this experience is all about taking a moment to pause, reset, and return to yourself in community.
π Nafasi on Centre β 2145 Centre Avenue
π
Tuesday, May 26
π 7 PM β 8 PM
Register Here: https://ow.ly/IR6I50YZHPA
Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
β¨ Our second Sat Down Somewhere experience is happening this month at Nafasi on Centre!
Join us on Tuesday, May 26 for an evening of rest, movement, reflection, and self-care through yoga and meditation created for Black women. In partnership with Itβs A.Y.A, this experience is all about taking a moment to pause, reset, and return to yourself in community.
π Nafasi on Centre β 2145 Centre Avenue
π
Tuesday, May 26
π 7 PM β 8 PM
Register Here: https://ow.ly/IR6I50YZHPA
Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
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