The city of Pittsburgh has received a major award that will go towards renovating some beloved community facilities.
Mayor Ed Gainey and the Urban Development Authority announced that $62.2 million had been awarded to Pittsburgh.
“I am incredibly grateful to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for awarding these funds to support various community development projects. We have seen major investments in the development of Downtown Pittsburgh, but we remain equally committed to securing resources that support infrastructure improvements, create new opportunities for economic growth and improve the quality of life in all 90 neighborhoods. The progress we are seeing in the city is truly a testament to the power of partnerships, and I am grateful that we are moving closer to our vision of creating more vibrant communities across the city,” said Mayor Ed Gainey.
$53.3 million came from the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and $8.9 million came from Local Share Accounts (LSA) grants.
RACP grants are administered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget and focus on “the design, acquisition, and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historic enhancement projects.”
Part of the RACP money goes to 24 projects. These include:
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Clemente Museum infrastructure renovation – $750,000
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PGH VIN Urban Vineyard – Mount Washington – $1,000,000
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Negley Rotunda Restoration – $1,000,000
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Residential Development Brick Factory – Building A – $2,500,000
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Temple Sinai Pittsburgh System Maintenance and Repair – $1,000,000
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Carlow University Strategic Facility Plan – $709,450
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Redevelopment of St. Peter’s Church – $850,000
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National Aviary Construction II – $500.00
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Evolve Coaching Inclusion Center – $1,500,000
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Pittsburgh Zoo Giraffe Barn – $1,775,000
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African American Cultural Center HVAC equipment repairs and upgrades – $500,000
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Oakland Crossings – Urban Mixed Use Center (UC-MU) – $6,000,000
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Allegheny YMCA renovation – $1,500,000
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Redevelopment of 933 Penn Ave – $2,500,000
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City Club Apartments Pittsburgh II – $3,500,000
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Highmark Stadium Expansion – $3,000,000
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Horace Mann Village II – $500,000
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URA Downtown Investment Strategy – Pittsburgh – $4,000,000
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Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh Playground Renovation – $250,000
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Midpoint City’s Edge Redevelopment – $1,975,000
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District Vision Plan – Former Club One site – $5,000,000
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Privado 14 Downtown – $2,000,000
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Life Sciences Accelerator Small Labs – $500,000
Part of the LSA prize money goes to:
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Pittsburgh Park Rangers Vehicles – $80,000
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Smallman complete street – $999,999
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Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Pansy Way sewer improvements – $450,000
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Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh, Inc – Meals on Wheels Replacement – $42,592
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CHDS – Renovation of buildings for adults with intellectual disabilities and deaf – $750,000
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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh – Museum Annex – $300,000
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Community Specialists Corporation – The Academy Transportation Upgrades Pt. 2 – $374,409
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Poale Zedeck Municipality Fire Exit – Phase II – $350,000
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Elizabeth Seton Center Vehicle Purchase – $99,885
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Renovation of the Energy Innovation Center – $250,000
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Familylinks – Renovation of Vintage Center for Active Adults – $325,000
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Frick Art & Historical Center, Inc. – The Frick Pittsburgh Clayton Restoration – $1,000,000
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Improvements to the Latin American Studies Association Cultural Center – $32,224
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Lemington Residential Corporation (LRC) – Eva P. Mitchell (EPM) Homes – $52,000
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Lower Hill District – Parking Partners XXIII Block E – Block F-2 Urban Open Space – $200,000
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New Granada Square – $500,000
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Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Line of Duty Death Memorial – $224,366
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Primary Care Health Services, Inc – PCHS Wilford A. Payne Medical Office Building – $500,000
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Rising Tide Partners – East Hills 1 HOA infrastructure rehabilitation project – $500,000
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Riverlife – Allegheny Landing Restoration – $600,000
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Shady Lane – Major facilities improvement project in Shady Lane – $200,000
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Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Social Enterprise Equipment – $125,000
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Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh – Redevelopment of Historic Tito House – $191,365
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Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh – Lottery Store Site – $246,128
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Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh – Yeshiva Schools 403 Greenfield renovation and equipment – $531,124
“We are extremely grateful to the Commonwealth and our local elected officials for securing these funds,” said Susheela Nemani-Stanger, Executive Director of URA. “These investments will support continued community development, infrastructure, cultural and affordable housing. The URA is proud to manage these funds on behalf of the Commonwealth and continue the investment in our communities.”
Last week, state lawmakers announced that $4 million would also go toward renovating the Tree of Life Synagogue.
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