Hill Community Development Corporation

06/02/2026

‼️Happening NOW

The conversation about Inclusionary Zoning cannot be divorced from history. For decades, zoning and land use policies across the United States were used to determine who belonged, who benefited, and who was left behind. Exclusionary Zoning became one of the most effective tools for concentrating wealth and opportunity in some communities while denying it to others.

Inclusionary Zoning should be viewed as a justice-based response to that history. Its purpose is not simply to produce housing units. Its purpose is to ensure that access to thriving neighborhoods, public investment, economic opportunity, and community stability is not reserved only for those with the highest incomes or a particular racial group. If Exclusionary Zoning represented the codification of inequity, Inclusionary Zoning should represent the intentional pursuit of equity.

At today's City Planning Commission meeting, members will vote on a proposal to make Inclusionary Zoning voluntary. The remedies we pursue to rebuild our communities more equitably should never be optional.

If the City Planning Commission wishes to create *incentives* for developers to produce affordable housing, fine. Incentives have their place. But let us not confuse an incentive-based approach with Inclusionary Zoning.

Pittsburgh deserves bold policies that expand access to opportunity and help address the structural inequities created by decades of public policy. If Exclusionary Zoning was the antithesis of justice, Inclusionary Zoning should be the remedy.

Join or listen to the hearing today and stay engaged. This proposal is expected to advance to Pittsburgh City Council and ultimately the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh for consideration and approval/denial.

Stay tuned.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1KBJfJxP8A

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88275113502

06/02/2026

🎨 This Saturday! Join us for Kuumba Korner at Nafasi on Centre.

There's still time to register for a morning of creativity, community, and hands-on artmaking with practicing artists. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, all ages are welcome.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.

Register today: nafasioncentre.org/register

06/02/2026

🥕 Reminder for Hill District residents!

Our next Community Food Distribution is coming up on Friday, June 12 at 11:00 AM at the Nafasi on Centre.

Free food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

📍 Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

🛍️ Please remember to bring your own tote bag or carry box.

Help us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and family who may benefit from this resource. We hope to see you there!🤎

06/02/2026

💬Weekly Weekend Roundup Spotlight:

“The Pittsburgh Public School board approved a plan that will close nine school buildings, 12 schools and reconfigure the district’s entire footprint over the next few years.

The plan was approved 6-2, with board member Errika Grayson abstaining.

Board members who voted yes were: Dwayne Barker, Eva Diodati, Tawana Cook Purnell, Tracy Reed, Gene Walker and Yael Silk. Board members Devon Taliaferro and Emma Yourd voted no.

‘Tonight’s vote allows us to move forward with implementation of a plan designed to reinvent learning environments, expanded programming, academic support, and stronger opportunities for student success,’ said Superintendent Wayne Walters. ‘At the same time, I’d like to acknowledge that some school communities are experiencing disappointment, uncertainty, and grief.’

No major changes will take place until the 2027-28 school year. However, the district will immediately begin the implementation process, including planning, transition supports, school assignments and facility improvements.

Marimba Milliones, president of the Hill Community Development Corporation, said nearby elementary schools would struggle to absorb Miller’s students and argued that the school should stay open because the district’s enrollment projections do not reflect an increase in neighborhood population over the next few years through the Choice Neighborhoods program.”

💭Want more stories like this? Check out our Weekend Round Up! https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-30-2026
Read Full Article: https://www.publicsource.org/pps-school-closure-vote/

06/01/2026

💼 Hill CDC Biz U Small Business Hours are back next week!

Looking for guidance on funding, business planning, operations, marketing, or growing your business? Join us for free one-on-one sessions with our small business support partners.

Next week's sessions include:
🤝🏾 Neighborhood Community Development Fund
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

💡 University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Whether you're launching a new venture or growing an existing business, these sessions are designed to connect you with the resources and expertise you need to succeed.

📍 Biz U Center at the Hill CDC
🔗 Reserve your spot spot now: hilldistrict.org/booknow

06/01/2026

⏰ Reminder: The deadline is approaching!

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Lower Hill District redevelopment site is due June 9, 2026.

This opportunity includes approximately 6.82 acres of development-ready land and is seeking one or more developers for projects that contribute to the continued growth of the Lower Hill. Mixed-use and commercial development proposals will be considered.

If you or someone in your network is interested in being part of what's next for the Hill District, now is the time to act.

📅 Proposal Deadline: June 9, 2026 at 11:59PM
Learn more: https://www.hilldistrict.org/business-opportunities/
Submit your proposal: https://www.ura.org/news/ura-seeking-proposals-for-housing-on-lower-hill-redevelopment-site

06/01/2026

📰Your Hill District Weekend Roundup is here with stories you don't want to miss!

🏛️ William Generett Jr. named President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation
🏫 PPS approves plan to close and consolidate schools
🖼️ Westmoreland Museum of American Art exhibit showcases the Hill District's history
✍🏾 Julianne Malveaux examines Brown's unfinished promise
⚖️ Federal court blocks Alabama's map eliminating a majority-Black district in a win for Black voters
🤝🏾NAACP Pittsburgh Human Rights Dinner set for June 5

📬 Read the latest edition and stay connected to what's happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-30-2026 or 🔗 in profile; click Linktree.

👩🏾‍💻Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/

05/29/2026

Deadline coming soon!

The URA is requesting proposals for the redevelopment of 6.8 acres of the Lower Hill. We're looking for housing development plans with affordable or market-rate units, and we are open to mixed-use proposals with first floor commercial spaces.

Returning some of this land to housing is the next step in restoring past harms in the Lower Hill and repairing the neighborhood's connection to the city.

Developers are encouraged to read through the full RFP, which is found on the URA's website.

https://www.ura.org/proposals/lower-hill-district-housing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lower_hill_housing_rfp&utm_content=lower_hill_housing_rfp_initial

05/29/2026

🚨Deadline Extended! Bids for 2700 Bedford Ave Due Friday, June 5th.

The Hill CDC and PHDC invite qualified contractors to be part of the continued investment and revitalization happening in the Hill District. Bids are now open for work on the 2700 block of Bedford Avenue, supporting the rehabilitation of eight vacant homes and façade improvements for seven privately owned homes in the Bedford Dwellings neighborhood.

This project reflects our shared commitment to preserving community, strengthening neighborhood blocks, and creating visible progress that benefits Hill District residents. Click here to apply: https://www.hilldistrict.org/business-opportunities/