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₯π Reminder! Our monthly Community Food Distribution is tomorrow!
Hill District residents are invited to stop by Nafasi on Centre for free fresh food while supplies last. Distribution is first come, first served, so we encourage you to arrive early.
π
Friday, July 10
π 11:00 a.m.
π Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ποΈ Please bring your own tote bag or carry box.
π₯π Reminder! Our monthly Community Food Distribution is tomorrow!
Hill District residents are invited to stop by Nafasi on Centre for free fresh food while supplies last. Distribution is first come, first served, so we encourage you to arrive early.
π
Friday, July 10
π 11:00 a.m.
π Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ποΈ Please bring your own tote bag or carry box.
Weekly Weekend Round Up Spotlight:
ββEverything was right in your neighborhood,β said Richard Kail, 86, whose family lived on Wylie Avenue.
Then the bulldozers came.
In 1955, much of the predominantly Black neighborhood was leveled in the name of urban renewal. About 8,000 homes where people β mostly minorities and immigrants β had built their lives were demolished. Over 400 businesses were torn down to pave the way for the Civic Arena, which was razed in 2012.
Kail, now living in Washington County, recalled that many felt they werenβt given enough money to buy new homes after they were forced to relocate in the name of urban renewal.
Marimba Milliones, president of the Hill Community Development Corp., has a clear vision for a Hill District rebirth.
βI think the Lower Hill should be a mixed-use, higher-density, mixed-income site that celebrates the incredible African American history and cultural landmark that is the Hill District in its public art, in its open space and in its diversity,β Milliones said. βI think that there should be space reserved and conserved for small business participation, for economic development that benefits residents and corporations.
βThere should be economic opportunity across the board.ββ
Read the full story here: https://triblive.com/local/a-push-for-renewal-in-lower-hill-district-seeks-to-reverse-an-ugly-legacy/
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
Weekly Weekend Round Up Spotlight:
ββEverything was right in your neighborhood,β said Richard Kail, 86, whose family lived on Wylie Avenue.
Then the bulldozers came.
In 1955, much of the predominantly Black neighborhood was leveled in the name of urban renewal. About 8,000 homes where people β mostly minorities and immigrants β had built their lives were demolished. Over 400 businesses were torn down to pave the way for the Civic Arena, which was razed in 2012.
Kail, now living in Washington County, recalled that many felt they werenβt given enough money to buy new homes after they were forced to relocate in the name of urban renewal.
Marimba Milliones, president of the Hill Community Development Corp., has a clear vision for a Hill District rebirth.
βI think the Lower Hill should be a mixed-use, higher-density, mixed-income site that celebrates the incredible African American history and cultural landmark that is the Hill District in its public art, in its open space and in its diversity,β Milliones said. βI think that there should be space reserved and conserved for small business participation, for economic development that benefits residents and corporations.
βThere should be economic opportunity across the board.ββ
Read the full story here: https://triblive.com/local/a-push-for-renewal-in-lower-hill-district-seeks-to-reverse-an-ugly-legacy/
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
ποΈ The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors meets today at 2:00 p.m. ET. Here`s a look at what will be discussed during today`s meeting:
Today`s agenda includes:
β’ π
ΏοΈ Lower Hill District parking management agreement.
β’ ποΈ Strip District: OMI Building redevelopment proposal.
β’ ποΈ Downtown: Proposed sale and redevelopment of 604 Liberty Ave.
β’ π South Side Flats: University of Pittsburgh parking lot proposal.
β’ πΌ Commercial & Business Lending updates.
β’ π’ Elmhurst Innovation Center site modification.
β’ π° Childcare business support grant funding.
β’ π Affordable housing certificate of completion.
π
Today | 2:00 p.m. ET
π Lower Level Conference Room
412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA
π£οΈ Register to provide public comment: https://ura.jotform.com/tharris/public-comment
π Submit written public comments: https://ura.jotform.com/tharris/public-comment
π» Can`t attend in person? Watch the meeting live on the URA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/KSKiWuo5Ky0
ποΈ The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors meets today at 2:00 p.m. ET. Here`s a look at what will be discussed during today`s meeting:
Today`s agenda includes:
β’ π
ΏοΈ Lower Hill District parking management agreement.
β’ ποΈ Strip District: OMI Building redevelopment proposal.
β’ ποΈ Downtown: Proposed sale and redevelopment of 604 Liberty Ave.
β’ π South Side Flats: University of Pittsburgh parking lot proposal.
β’ πΌ Commercial & Business Lending updates.
β’ π’ Elmhurst Innovation Center site modification.
β’ π° Childcare business support grant funding.
β’ π Affordable housing certificate of completion.
π
Today | 2:00 p.m. ET
π Lower Level Conference Room
412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA
π£οΈ Register to provide public comment: https://ura.jotform.com/tharris/public-comment
π Submit written public comments: https://ura.jotform.com/tharris/public-comment
π» Can`t attend in person? Watch the meeting live on the URA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/KSKiWuo5Ky0
βπΆ Grab a friend and join the fun at Morgan-Lee Arts Centre!
You`re invited to Arts Happy Hour: Coffe`s Love Trane, an evening filled with live music, free food, dancing, and family fun. Enjoy the sounds of jazz, funk, and R&B while connecting with neighbors and celebrating the arts in the Hill District.
π
Wednesday, July 15
π 5:00β7:00 p.m.
π The Morgan-Lee Arts Centre
2900 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
β¨ FREE admission
Come experience an evening of community, creativity, and great vibes. We hope to see you there!
βπΆ Grab a friend and join the fun at Morgan-Lee Arts Centre!
You`re invited to Arts Happy Hour: Coffe`s Love Trane, an evening filled with live music, free food, dancing, and family fun. Enjoy the sounds of jazz, funk, and R&B while connecting with neighbors and celebrating the arts in the Hill District.
π
Wednesday, July 15
π 5:00β7:00 p.m.
π The Morgan-Lee Arts Centre
2900 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
β¨ FREE admission
Come experience an evening of community, creativity, and great vibes. We hope to see you there!
π° Stay in the know with this week`s top Hill District stories in our Weekend Roundup:
π Staff Spotlight: Cheley Jones
ποΈ Lower Hill redevelopment and what`s at stake
ποΈ Downtown tax diversion proposal faces pushback
π New historic marker honors George B. Vashon
βοΈ Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
β€οΈLove Your Block applications due July 15
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/c8ba9bb4323e/weekendroundup-7-4-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
π° Stay in the know with this week`s top Hill District stories in our Weekend Roundup:
π Staff Spotlight: Cheley Jones
ποΈ Lower Hill redevelopment and what`s at stake
ποΈ Downtown tax diversion proposal faces pushback
π New historic marker honors George B. Vashon
βοΈ Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
β€οΈLove Your Block applications due July 15
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/c8ba9bb4323e/weekendroundup-7-4-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
π Join us for an inspiring afternoon at Nafasi on Centre!
Meet Dr. Audia Robinson as she celebrates and signs her new book, The Shift: From Survival to Legacy. This special event is an opportunity to hear powerful reflections, connect with the community, and leave inspired to build a lasting legacy.
π
Sunday, July 12
π 2:00 β 6:00 p.m.
π Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
β¨ Free to attend
π€ Spoken word performances
β Light refreshments will be served
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Ew8J8CCWszjuxXB49
Come out and be part of an afternoon of inspiration, empowerment, and community. We hope to see you there!
π Join us for an inspiring afternoon at Nafasi on Centre!
Meet Dr. Audia Robinson as she celebrates and signs her new book, The Shift: From Survival to Legacy. This special event is an opportunity to hear powerful reflections, connect with the community, and leave inspired to build a lasting legacy.
π
Sunday, July 12
π 2:00 β 6:00 p.m.
π Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
β¨ Free to attend
π€ Spoken word performances
β Light refreshments will be served
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Ew8J8CCWszjuxXB49
Come out and be part of an afternoon of inspiration, empowerment, and community. We hope to see you there!
π£ Join us this week for July Small Business Hours at the Hill CDC, where local entrepreneurs can connect one-on-one with trusted business resource partners. Whether you`re launching a new venture or growing an established business, these free sessions are designed to help you take the next step.
π
This Thursday, July 9, representatives from the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will be at the Hill CDC from 10:00 a.m. β 2:00 p.m. to provide guidance on business planning, financial management, marketing, and more.
π Biz U Center at the Hill CDC
2015β2017 Centre Avenue
π Register today: hilldistrict.org/booknow
π£ Join us this week for July Small Business Hours at the Hill CDC, where local entrepreneurs can connect one-on-one with trusted business resource partners. Whether you`re launching a new venture or growing an established business, these free sessions are designed to help you take the next step.
π
This Thursday, July 9, representatives from the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will be at the Hill CDC from 10:00 a.m. β 2:00 p.m. to provide guidance on business planning, financial management, marketing, and more.
π Biz U Center at the Hill CDC
2015β2017 Centre Avenue
π Register today: hilldistrict.org/booknow
β€οΈπThe Hill CDC wishes you a Happy 4th of July
As many gather today to celebrate Independence Day, we are also reminded that the meaning of freedom has not always been shared equally.
In 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered his powerful speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?", challenging the contradiction of celebrating liberty while millions of Black Americans remained enslaved. More than 170 years later, his words continue to encourage us to reflect on the distance between our nation`s ideals and the lived experiences of many Americans.
For many, Juneteenth has become the truest celebration of freedom, commemorating June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Together, these moments in history invite us to consider not only how far we have come, but how we can continue building a nation where freedom, opportunity, and justice are experienced by all.
As we celebrate today, may we honor our history, reflect on its lessons, and recommit ourselves to creating stronger, more equitable communities for future generations.
Watch James Earl Jones reading of the full speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX-AlsQcZgs
Read the full text of the speech here: https://loveman.sdsu.edu/docs/1852FrederickDouglass.pdf
β€οΈπThe Hill CDC wishes you a Happy 4th of July
As many gather today to celebrate Independence Day, we are also reminded that the meaning of freedom has not always been shared equally.
In 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered his powerful speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?", challenging the contradiction of celebrating liberty while millions of Black Americans remained enslaved. More than 170 years later, his words continue to encourage us to reflect on the distance between our nation`s ideals and the lived experiences of many Americans.
For many, Juneteenth has become the truest celebration of freedom, commemorating June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Together, these moments in history invite us to consider not only how far we have come, but how we can continue building a nation where freedom, opportunity, and justice are experienced by all.
As we celebrate today, may we honor our history, reflect on its lessons, and recommit ourselves to creating stronger, more equitable communities for future generations.
Watch James Earl Jones reading of the full speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX-AlsQcZgs
Read the full text of the speech here: https://loveman.sdsu.edu/docs/1852FrederickDouglass.pdf
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