At the crossroads of the city and region, the Lower Hill Redevelopment is a mixed-use destination filled with vibrant places to work, live, celebrate and play. The vision calls for a dynamic and seamless development that connects north, south, east and west through activated green spaces, pedestrian friendly retail corridors and multi-modal, urban environments. The project's welcoming open spaces will support festivals and large-scale celebrations as well as smaller gatherings and community events. A linear parkland will extend through the neighborhood, anchoring activity across the 28 acres and redefining Wylie Avenue as a pedestrian corridor. A diverse mix of program uses and building scales express a unique and authentic Pittsburgh character, supported by numerous entertainment venues and a lively year-round streetscape experience. From Freedom Corner to the new CAP park connector to the downtown, Lower Hill Redevelopment will attract visitors near and far to a center of energy featuring culture, commerce, and celebration.

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Groundbreaking Held for FNB Financial Center and Lower Hill Redevelopment

​PITTSBURGH, PA (September 1, 2021) F.N.B. Corporation (FNB), the Pittsburgh Penguins, Clay Cove Capital and The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) today joined members of the Historic Hill District community and elected officials to break ground on FNB Financial Center, the 26-story mixed-use tower that will kick-start the redevelopment of the historic Pittsburgh neighborhood and serve as the corporate headquarters of FNB, the parent company of First National Bank.
 
With more than 150 years of service to western Pennsylvania, construction of FNB Financial Center further marks FNB as one of the greatest drivers of Pittsburgh’s revitalization through its commitment to raising the quality of life for all in the region. The tower is expected to generate 1,250 construction jobs, 2,000 permanent jobs and $40 million in investments in the Middle and Upper Hill District. It will contain more than 475,000 square feet of Class A office space, consolidate the company’s regional headquarters operations and include open space and terraces for community events at the adjacent Plaza at FNB Financial Center.

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IN THE NEWS​

Penguins Development Team Report Dollar Value of Minority Contracting So Far at Lower Hill Redevelopment
March 2022 / The Business Journals
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Penguins Plan Summer Construction Start for Music Venue at Former Arena Site
March 2022 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

FNB, Penguins set to break ground — finally — on first development at former Civic Arena site 
September 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Can A Demolished Neighborhood Build Back Better?
June 2021 / Bloomberg

Former Civic Arena site in Lower Hill gets key approvals for $230-million redevelopment
​June 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

First Source Employment Opportunity Center Opens In Lower Hill District
June 2021 / KDKA CBS Local Pittsburgh 

Lower Hill First Source Employment Opportunity Center opens
June 2021 / KDKA CBS Local Pittsburgh

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News & Updates from the Lower Hill District

The Lower Hill District News & Updates April, 2022 Spring is in the air! We are delighted to see a tower crane go up on the Lower Hill and we are going vertical on building the catalytic FNB Financial Center. As we say goodbye to a long winter, it is amazing how much progress has been made on construction and how much progress we have made elsewhere.  This newsletter is filled with successful endeavors, fresh opportunities for Hill District residents, community wins and pure, unmitigated joy. From celebrating Black History Month in new ways, to honoring women in construction, presenting our project in new forums, to having smashing success at our first-ever, First Source Center Job Fair and Open House, to recent contract commitments for local business owners we are feeling more alive and looking forward to the Spring.  Enjoy!  First Source Center Hosts Job Fair at The Hill House The Lower Hill Redevelopment's First Source Center hosted a successful Job Fair and Open House on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Historic Hill House. With nearly 30 employers and service providers and over 200 registrants for the event... Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Local Contractors Install Lower Hill Project Signage General Contractor, Ray Zellars (MBE) completed the installation of Lower Hill District and FNB Financial Center signage at the corner of Washington Place and Centre Avenue. The 100% MWBE project features signage created by AlphaGraphics (WBE).. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Reinvestment: $25M in Contracts to MBEs; $5M to WBEs To date, the new development on the Lower Hill and the new 26-story FNB Financial Center has translated into $25 million in contract commitments to minority-owned businesses and $5 million to woman-owned businesses. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY Making Black History in the Lower Hill District During Black History Month 2022 the Lower Hill Development Team highlighted Black owned businesses and Community leaders that have made significant contributions to the Lower Hill District. Among those pictured, Mayor, Ed Gainey.. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Shop Local with our New Historic Hill District Neighbor First Source Center partner Catapult, has opened its new location "Gallery on Centre". This space will host six graduates from their Hill District cohort. Support these entrepreneurs by shopping online or stop by their 1840 Centre Ave location! Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Learn more about the Lower Hill Redevelopment (LHR), MWBE Partners Clay Cove Capital, LLC, E. Holdings Inc. and Graves Design Group, LLC. Look for additional partners in upcoming announcements. Amachie Ackah, Clay Cove Capital Clay Cove Capital is a key equity investor in the Lower Hill Redevelopment plan and a minority-owned firm co-founded by Amachie K. Ackah, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer. With over 24 years of real estate industry experience.. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Janai Williams Smith, E. Holdings, Inc. With roots in both the Hill District and economic development, E. Holdings has been engaged as the Minority Woman Owned Business (M/WBE) consultant for the LHR. In that capacity, Ms. Williams focused on building bridges between the development... Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Howard K. Graves Jr., Graves Design Group Hear from Howard K. Graves Jr., AIA, NCARB, President and Senior Principal of Graves Design Group LLC (GDG), which happens to be the largest and oldest African-American owned architectural firm in all of Western Pennsylvania. Read on to... Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com CELEBRATING WOMEN March is Women's History Month, a month where we acknowledge women's historical contributions and recognize the sacrifices made by women, to help make the world, and our country, a more inclusive and diverse place.  This quarter round up, we say goodbye to Dr. Diamonte Walker, and spotlight women in construction - CCIP Manager, Theresa Giacomino (PJ Dick), Project Coordinator, Olivia Grunseich (BPGS Construction)and Rochelle "Missy" Johnson, founder, Diverse Industrial Solutions.   An Interview, As We Say Farewell to Dr. Diamonte Walker On March 25, 2022 the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) announced that Deputy Executive Director Dr. Diamonte Walker will depart the organization in Spring 2022 for an opportunity in the private sector. We say thank you to Dr.... Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION Spotlight on CCIP Manager, Theresa Giacomino Theresa Giacomino, CCS, LEED AP is a recognizable face working on the Lower Hill Redevelopment. With experience in both architecture and design she supports construction development as CCIP Manager overseeing supplier diversity efforts. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Spotlight on Project Coordinator, Olivia Grunseich Project Coordinator, Olivia Grunseich, has been working on the Lower Hill Redevelopment project for nearly three years. Her efforts have been focused on M/WBE outreach and the growth of the Lower Hill First Source Center.. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com Spotlight: Missy Johnson, DiVerse Industrial Solutions Rochelle "Missy" Johnson is an entrepreneur and risk taker and launched DiVerse Industrial Solutions, which recently secured a contract to provide specialty metals to the FNB Financial Center project... Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com FROM THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM Real Estate Industry Group Spotlights the Lower Hill BPG's VP Bomani M. Howze, was joined by panelists, Tracey McCants Lewis, Deputy General Counsel & Director of HR, the URA’s Dr. Diamonte Walker, and over 100 industry executives to hear about the redevelopment of the Lower Hill District. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com The Lower Hill is Suite at PPG Paints Arena Hosting community members in the Lower Hill Suite at PPG Arena has been a fantastic affair, led primarily by Dr. Kimberly C. Ellis, Buccini/Pollin Group’s Director of Community, Arts and Culture. Read more www.lowerhillredevelopment.com UPCOMING EVENTS August Wilson Celebration Party Event April 30 | 11AM - 6PM After a two year hiatus we are excited to announce a date for a live in person August Wilson Birthday Celebration block party. Please join us at the August Wilson House and several surrounding blocks in The Hill District as we celebrate the great American playwright's birthday with a free fun-filled day outdoors. ​ Come early & stay late to enjoy over 125 vendors, food trucks, performances, lip sync battle, dancing, foam party and more! Read More Let's Get Social! ‌ ‌ Questions, Comments or Content Suggestions? Send us your feedback at LowerHillOpportunities@bpgroup.net. We will do our best to answer quickly and accurately. Your question may just be featured in our next newsletter! Sign Up for the Newsletter ‌ ‌ ‌ Lower Hill Redevelopment