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
☕🎄🍫❄️Join us for a Hot Chocolate Party in the Hill next Tuesday, December 9th!
The Hill CDC invites you to a warm and joyful holiday gathering at Nafasi. Enjoy rich hot chocolate, sweet treats, sing-alongs to holiday favorites, and a live singer bringing the season to life. Santa will be there for photos and cheer. Shop local artisans and small businesses to keep holiday dollars in our community. Come solo and meet new neighbors, or bring the whole family and create new memories. Add this holiday stop to your list of favorite things.
🔗 RSVP Today. Space is limited.
Reserve your spot for the Hot Chocolate Party on December 9:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../hot-chocolate-holiday
✨ Join us for community connections and neighborly love in the Hill District this holiday!
☕🎄🍫❄️Join us for a Hot Chocolate Party in the Hill next Tuesday, December 9th!
The Hill CDC invites you to a warm and joyful holiday gathering at Nafasi. Enjoy rich hot chocolate, sweet treats, sing-alongs to holiday favorites, and a live singer bringing the season to life. Santa will be there for photos and cheer. Shop local artisans and small businesses to keep holiday dollars in our community. Come solo and meet new neighbors, or bring the whole family and create new memories. Add this holiday stop to your list of favorite things.
🔗 RSVP Today. Space is limited.
Reserve your spot for the Hot Chocolate Party on December 9:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../hot-chocolate-holiday
✨ Join us for community connections and neighborly love in the Hill District this holiday!
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Join the August Wilson House this holiday season for a closing exhibit of Samuel Rosenberg’s The Watermelon Market. This evocative painting turns the simple act of selling fruit into a testament to resilience, survival, ambition, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Black Americans who journeyed from the South to the North to build a living—or, like Boy Willie in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, to claim land, build legacy, and pursue possibility.
📅 A special look back at AWH`s 2025 programming
🎨 Final exhibition viewing
💡 Entrepreneurial spotlights
🏆 Award presentation
🎶 Seasonal music & refreshments
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: August Wilson House
1727 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Due to limited capacity, registration is required. Reserve your spot.
https://tinyurl.com/yc48yu4d
Join the August Wilson House this holiday season for a closing exhibit of Samuel Rosenberg’s The Watermelon Market. This evocative painting turns the simple act of selling fruit into a testament to resilience, survival, ambition, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Black Americans who journeyed from the South to the North to build a living—or, like Boy Willie in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, to claim land, build legacy, and pursue possibility.
📅 A special look back at AWH`s 2025 programming
🎨 Final exhibition viewing
💡 Entrepreneurial spotlights
🏆 Award presentation
🎶 Seasonal music & refreshments
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: August Wilson House
1727 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Due to limited capacity, registration is required. Reserve your spot.
https://tinyurl.com/yc48yu4d
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🍎This month, we are inviting you to let us know about a Hill District family who could use some extra support with groceries.
If you know someone in need, please share their name with us using the link below. Our goal is to support up to 16 Hill District families at this time, each with a $40 ALDI gift card.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for making this possible. Your partnership helps us continue to lift each other up and provide for our community.
📍If you know a family who could use our support, share here: https://ow.ly/9T7R50XAVAt
🍎This month, we are inviting you to let us know about a Hill District family who could use some extra support with groceries.
If you know someone in need, please share their name with us using the link below. Our goal is to support up to 16 Hill District families at this time, each with a $40 ALDI gift card.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for making this possible. Your partnership helps us continue to lift each other up and provide for our community.
📍If you know a family who could use our support, share here: https://ow.ly/9T7R50XAVAt
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🏙️ Iconic Pittsburghers to be Recognized
This Friday, Mayor Gainey will honor a remarkable group of Pittsburgh leaders at the Keys to the City ceremony, including Roger Humphries, Sam Clancy, Judge Kim Clark, Dr. Jim Withers, Professor David Harris, Retired Judge Cynthia A. Baldwin, and two beloved figures receiving their official keys, Sala Udin and Doris Carson Williams.
Join the city in lifting up the people who helped shape our neighborhoods, our culture, and our future!
📅 Friday, Dec 5 at 10 AM
📍 City-County Building Lobby
#KeysToTheCity
🏙️ Iconic Pittsburghers to be Recognized
This Friday, Mayor Gainey will honor a remarkable group of Pittsburgh leaders at the Keys to the City ceremony, including Roger Humphries, Sam Clancy, Judge Kim Clark, Dr. Jim Withers, Professor David Harris, Retired Judge Cynthia A. Baldwin, and two beloved figures receiving their official keys, Sala Udin and Doris Carson Williams.
Join the city in lifting up the people who helped shape our neighborhoods, our culture, and our future!
📅 Friday, Dec 5 at 10 AM
📍 City-County Building Lobby
#KeysToTheCity
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📢Join the Hill CDC and other Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) for a Development Activities Meeting on Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Development Activities Meetings allow the community to learn about proposed projects and provide input before they advance to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Art Commission, or Historical Review Commission.
Join the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83957396087
📢Join the Hill CDC and other Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) for a Development Activities Meeting on Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Development Activities Meetings allow the community to learn about proposed projects and provide input before they advance to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Art Commission, or Historical Review Commission.
Join the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83957396087
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🍎This month, we are inviting you to let us know about a Hill District family who could use some extra support with groceries.
If you know someone in need, please share their name with us using the link below. Our goal is to support up to 16 Hill District families at this time, each with a $40 ALDI gift card.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. @dstpghalumnae for making this possible. Your partnership helps us continue to lift each other up and provide for our community.
📍If you know a family who could use our support, share here: https://ow.ly/5ZAC50XAVAs
🍎This month, we are inviting you to let us know about a Hill District family who could use some extra support with groceries.
If you know someone in need, please share their name with us using the link below. Our goal is to support up to 16 Hill District families at this time, each with a $40 ALDI gift card.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. @dstpghalumnae for making this possible. Your partnership helps us continue to lift each other up and provide for our community.
📍If you know a family who could use our support, share here: https://ow.ly/5ZAC50XAVAs
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❤️🖤💚Join us for a Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration!
Whether you’re new to Kwanzaa or have celebrated for years, come learn about the rich traditions and how to bring Kwanzaa’s principles into your home and community. We’ll have cultural activities, music, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate what brings and keeps us together.
Register here: https://prekwanzaacelebration.eventbrite.com
Let’s make this holiday season special together!
❤️🖤💚Join us for a Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration!
Whether you’re new to Kwanzaa or have celebrated for years, come learn about the rich traditions and how to bring Kwanzaa’s principles into your home and community. We’ll have cultural activities, music, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate what brings and keeps us together.
Register here: https://prekwanzaacelebration.eventbrite.com
Let’s make this holiday season special together!
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Giving Tuesday is a chance to invest in the progress we’re creating together.
When you give to the Hill CDC, you support:
🏛️ New Granada rising as a cultural and economic anchor
💸 The launch of the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund
🥕 Food Distribution volunteers serving families across the Hill
📈 Small businesses and entrepreneurs receiving steady support
🏡 Residents preparing for homeownership
🛣️ Neighborhood planning through the Master Plan, New Pathways (RAISE), and CHOICE
📣 Community engagement that keeps neighbors informed and empowered
Please support our work: hilldistrict.org/supportourwork
Giving Tuesday is a chance to invest in the progress we’re creating together.
When you give to the Hill CDC, you support:
🏛️ New Granada rising as a cultural and economic anchor
💸 The launch of the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund
🥕 Food Distribution volunteers serving families across the Hill
📈 Small businesses and entrepreneurs receiving steady support
🏡 Residents preparing for homeownership
🛣️ Neighborhood planning through the Master Plan, New Pathways (RAISE), and CHOICE
📣 Community engagement that keeps neighbors informed and empowered
Please support our work: hilldistrict.org/supportourwork
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Events
December 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am