URA - Urban Redevelopment Authority Of Pittsburgh
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh's economic development agency, committed to creating jobs, expanding the City's tax base and improving the vitality of businesses and neighborhoods. The URA achieves this mission by assembling, preparing and conveying sites for major mixed-use developments; and by providing a portfolio of programs that include financing for business location, relocation and expansion, housing construction and rehabilitation, and home purchases and improvements.
Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives LLC is a Community Development Entity (CDE) that serves the City of Pittsburgh. PUI has received $90M in New Markets Tax Credits from the CDFI Fund, and has been able to invest in multiple strategic investments throughout the City. Click here for the PUI Intake Form.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
May 16, 2013
Invitation for Bids
The URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH (URA) will receive bids
for the demolition and removal of site structures and bridges over
railroad and Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) right of ways and
all work incidental thereto required to complete the East Liberty
Transit Center / TOD Demolition Contract No. 1.
Read more here >
May 10, 2013
Invitation for Bids
The URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH will receive bids for the installation of approximately 760 square yards (SY) of cement concrete pavement with bituminous overlay, 124 SY of cement concrete sidewalk, 635 lineal feet (LF) of concrete curb, 274 LF of storm sewer, manholes, inlets, excavation, street lighting system and street trees, and all work incidental thereto required to complete LTV South Side Works Site Preparation Contract No. 21.
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May 8, 2013
Invitation for Bids
The URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH will receive bids from
qualified contractors for the remediation and demolition of seven
structures located on six separate properties and all work incidental
thereto required to complete Scattered Sites Demolition & Site Clearance
Contract No. 9.
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May 2013 Regular Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting scheduled for May 9, 2013
Meeting Notice | Agenda | Board Meetings
May 8, 2013
REVISED Request for Development Proposals: Thornburg Highway (Route 60) at Industrial Highway in the Fairywood Neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is seeking Request for Development Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of a former, multi-residential housing site in the Fairywood neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. The community and the URA are seeking a developer who has the ability to redevelop the site into a facility for the preferred reuse of light industrial / warehouse distribution. Read more here >
April 10, 2013
Request for Proposals: Professional Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services
The Eastside Limited Partnership III (ESIII) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide construction-related services to manage and inspect demolition and construction work scheduled to begin this summer on the East Liberty Transit Center/Transit Oriented Development Project. Proposals are due on April 24, 2013. Read more here >
April 9, 2013
URA Announces Plans Progressing For New Family Dollar Store In Sheraden Neighborhood
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced today that it
will enter into exclusive negotiations with Cozza Enterprises, LLC for the purchase and
redevelopment of the former Sheraden Market and three surrounding properties in the City’s
Sheraden neighborhood, pending authorization from its Board of Directors at their meeting this
Thursday. The developer is proposing a Family Dollar Store and Community Market Pavilion on
the site, located at the intersection of Sheraden Boulevard and Hillsboro Street.
Read more here >
February 28, 2013
Invitation for Bids
Invitation for Bids - Broadhead Fording, Demolition & Site Clearance Contract No. 1.
Read more here >
October 4, 2012
Urban Redevelopment Authority Receives Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) has received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its Integrated Investor Prospectus and Campaign(General Purpose Promotion; population 200,000 - 500,000) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
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August 3, 2012
Centre Avenue Corridor
The URA is seeking developers and/or development teams for multiple sites along Centre Avenue in the City's Hill District neighborhood. Centre Avenue is the main business district of the neighborhood and is zoned for mixed-use commercial development. Developers and development teams may propose reuse for one, all or any combination of parcels described within. Read more here >.
August 1, 2012
Pittsburgh Biz Buzz Small Grant Program
The Pittsburgh Biz Buzz small grant program is designed to spur
neighborhood business district revitalization using the 48x48x48
strategy of short and medium term achievable projects and activies. Get the application here >.
Read the press release here >.
Bakery Square Video
Check out this great video about Bakery Square and the future Bakery Square 2.0!
January 21, 2012
Outstanding Community Service Award
The URA was presented with an Outstanding Community Service Award by the Save Race Street Committee for our "outstanding contribution to the "Save Race Street Committee" and the residents of Race Street. In appreciation of your commitment to the community and your ongoing service which has helped us to make changes, we present this award of love." Read more >
AVAILABLE SITES
URA properties and sites are available for purchase and development.
See available sites in various neighborhoods throughout the City of Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY CENTER
The Pittsburgh Technology Center (PTC) is a state-of-the-art riverfront office park and regional center for research and development. PTC provides an attractively designed, high-quality environment to meet the needs of both established and new companies involved in the development or application of advanced technologies. Several sites are available, all with nearby parking facilities (now under construction).
RECENT SUCCESSES
URA taps into Pittsburgh's future prosperity by partnering in leading edge developments.
The URA is involved in hundreds of projects throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Find out more about our most visible projects today.
WYLIE AVENUE HOMES
Wylie Avenue Homes is a 32-unit scattered site in-fill housing development that has been formulated as the first step in the implementation of the Middle Hill Housing Revitalization plan. The Wylie Homes initiative seeks to preserve existing homeownership and create new homeownership opportunities at a range of income levels. Learn more >
PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Pittsburgh Technology Center (PTC) is a state-of-the-art riverfront office park and regional center for research and development, and a nationally recognized example of brownfield reclamation. The first project in Pennsylvania to use tax increment financing, the site currently generates more than $1 million in annual local tax revenues.
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