strengthening communities
The Urban Redevelopment Authority is here for Pittsburgh.
Successful economic development is not just about building projects, it’s about building people and forming mutually beneficial partnerships to transform the places in which we live for the betterment of all.
2023 Housing Opportunity Fund Report Now Online
In partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, the URA is committed to creating lasting solutions that ensure everyone in our city has a place to call home. From innovative housing programs to community partnerships, we're working hard to make affordable living a reality for all Pittsburghers. Read the 2023 HOF Annual report to learn more about our affordable housing efforts through the Housing Opportunity Fund.
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Our Stories
Floriated Interpretation is a Community Business in Full Bloom
“They believed in me. Because they believed in me, they invested in me. They believed in me and my dreams. I will never forget that.”
A hobby became a profession for Jamal Etienne-Harrigan, owner of Uncle Jammy's Sauces
“Sometimes you have to make a decision to go pro. It went from a hobby I loved to my profession.”
David and Katie Gancy, new owners of Frick Park Market, expand on a community legacy
“We truly were smitten with the building and business...There is so much important history here for the neighborhood and community. We love the history and the community support."
Larimer Resident Improves Home Safety with URA & HOF Assistance
“I was happy with the help I received, and it really was a blessing for me to have my roof fixed, especially after [all the recent rain].
Hilltop Pharmacy Improved its Online Capacity to Host Large COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
“The technical assistance that they received from GOGO may have literally saved lives."
J KoKo Hauling Sustains Business with URA Emergency Loan
“The URA was a ‘business saver’ for me. I needed that ELF cushion to get through that shut down period. I was so relieved when the deposit was made. The support from the URA has been amazing."
Chicken Latino gets back on its feet with help from a URA COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Loan
“It is such an opportunity to have a business and if it wasn’t for the URA I wouldn’t have been able to open the restaurant."
Celestin Uwintonze Improved Credit and Bought a Home with the Help of HOF
“I was very conscious of the long-term costs and knew I didn’t want to buy a house that would create too large of a financial burden for me and my family... The HOF helped me buy a house we love that was within our means.”
Jazmiere Bates, owner of Kin of Duncan and youngest entrepreneur in the Catapult cohort, has a fully operating business in East Liberty
“People were saying ‘oh, your dog’s clothes are so cute, where did you get it?’ and I said, ‘I made it!’ It kind of gave me a trigger, like maybe I should do this for other people.”
Our Projects
Lower Hill
The 28-acre Lower Hill redevelopment will have a significant impact on the Hill District and entire Pittsburgh region. Part of this redevelopment involves transitioning land currently used as surface parking into a mix of office, retail, and housing, including the creation of a shared parking district.
Swisshelm Park Solar
Remediation and redevelopment of property in the Swisshelm Park neighborhood into a highly-efficient solar array project
Downtown Revitalization
In Q3 of 2024, the URA and its affiliates
Provided12Small Business Loans or Grants
Created/Preserved334Affordable Units
Invested$9.2M+in Affordable Units
Assisted719Residents Facing Housing Crisis
Invested$12.4Kin Façade Improvements
Invested$303K+in Vacant Property Maintenance
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News
URA Board Approves Nearly $10.4 Million for Downtown Development
Mayor Ed Gainey and the Urban Redevelopment Authority Announce City of Pittsburgh Awarded a Total of $62.2 Million in RACP and LSA Funds
URA Joins Amani Christian CDC to Celebrate New Affordable Modular Housing in the Hill District
Mayor Ed Gainey, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, and Business Community Celebrate Collective $600 Million Investment to Revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh
URA Collecting Feedback on the Draft 2025 Housing Opportunity Fund Allocation Plan
URA Set to Clean Up Multiple Blighted Properties in Homewood
URA Announces 2025 LIHTC Pre-Application Period
