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Lower Hill Invests in Ammon Recreation Center Renovation to Bring Tech Skills Programming to Hill District Youth

10/26/2021

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October 26, 2021 - With generous support of Lower Hill partners the Pittsburgh Penguins and F.N.B. Corporation, the City of Pittsburgh has transformed Ammon Recreation Center’s second floor into a new dynamic technology lab that will serve as a hub for Rec2Tech. Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works completed the renovation project that includes brand new interior improvements designed to maximize the learning environment for young people highlighted by new furnishings, computers and brand new wireless technology and expanded networking to support the new tech learning lab and other portions of the recreation center. The Grand Opening was celebrated on October 25, 2021.
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Ammon Recreation Center was identified by the City and Hill District stakeholders to serve as one of first two hub learning environments in Pittsburgh to host a Rec2Tech program to provide access to technology, learn important job readiness skills like coding, artificial intelligence (AI), computer science and inspire creative exploration. Programming for the space will be managed by Citiparks, who oversees the Rec2Tech program, with partners Ozanam and the Josh Gibson Foundation to activate the space with tech learning opportunities for Hill District youth.
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Construction Inclusion Week 2021

10/18/2021

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Bring Construction Inclusion Week to Life at Your Company!

In 2020, a group of general contractors created a consortium titled "Time for Change" with a single purpose: identifying ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in construction.

Through this effort, Construction Inclusion Week was born.

PURPOSE:
  • To stand united in setting expectations and promoting consistent behavior.

  • To champion inclusion that empowers us to reach our full potential, fueling innovation and connection with our employees, clients, and communities we serve.

  • To harness and leverage the capabilities and global reach of the construction industry and its affiliates, to cultivate and perpetuate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Monday, October 18
Leadership Commitment & Accountability
Create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their full authentic selves.
  • CIRT Roundtable Video
  • Toolbox Talk- Committing to a Culture of Care
  • Toolbox Talk- Building a Culture of Care
  • Toolbox Talk- Leading a Culture of Care
  • Table Talk- Courageous Conversations
  • Table Talk- A Business Case for D&I
Tuesday, October 19
Unconscious Bias
Education and understanding the implications of unconscious bias, is critical to cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging. It is important to recognize not all unconscious bias is bad and unconscious bias is an inherent trait of being human. Unconscious bias is the brains way of efficiently filtering and organizing information. In its simplest form it can be benign, helping us to easily decide what to have for lunch. In its most complex form it can be insidious, manifesting in reinforcing or enabling negative stereotypes. In the first example we can quickly decide on the food we like. In the latter example, this can lead to exclusionary and harmful behavior. Defining unconscious bias, recognizing how it can manifest in the workplace and engaging steps to mitigate are the building blocks to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

  • Tool Box Talk1- Microaggressions
  • Toolbox Talk 2- Building an Inclusive Culture
  • Table Talk 1- Trusted 10
  • Table Talk 2- Blind Spots
Wednesday, Octboer 20
Supplier Diversity

What is supplier diversity and why it is important?

Supplier diversity is a business practice that refers to the inclusion of businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups in the procurement of goods and services. A diverse supplier is generally defined as a business that’s at least 51% owned and operated by an individual that’s part of a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group. Common classifications are minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), woman-owned business enterprises (WBEs), and small-business enterprises (SBEs). Businesses owned by other minority groups, such as LGBQT+, veterans, and persons with disabilities, may also be considered diverse suppliers. 

  • ToolBox/Table Talk 1 - The Why of Supplier Diversity
  • ToolBox/Table Talk 2 - How To Guide on Outreach
  • ToolBox/Table Talk 3- How to Source Diverse Firms
  • Intentional Spending At Home
  • Supplier Diversity Coloring Sheets

Thursday, October 21
Jobsite Culture

When it comes to jobsite culture, it has to be practiced and lived daily. Everyone has to be about it and not just talk about it.

Establishing and maintaining a positive jobsite culture means that everyone gets to experience a work place that is inclusive and respectful. We know what a good jobsite culture feels like – it’s the job that everyone wants to be on because it looks and feels welcoming. We also know that a good culture leads to a safer and more productive job, one that provides higher value to our client and allows each and every worker to perform their best work. 
  • ToolBox Talk1- Sustaining the Right Behavior
  • ToolBox Talk 2- Build Belonging
  • ToolBox Talk 3- Diversity at Work
  • ToolBox Talk 4- Respectful Workplaces
  • Toolbox Talk 5 - Mental Health

Friday, October 22
Community Engagement & Philanthropy

Whether through in-person volunteering, cash donations, employee giving or
sponsorships, we are in a unique position to create positive change.

The HBCU Foundation
The HBCU Foundation is a charitable organization, whose aim is to provide scholarships, internships and career opportunities to deserving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The HBCU Foundation’s programs and scholarships increase the likelihood that students will be accepted into college, as well as graduate, fully prepared to lead. Learn more.

Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh was launched by the MBA and the Carpenters Union in 1993 as an organization that repairs and renovates the homes of seniors, veterans, and persons with physical disabilities. The repairs are completely cost-free to the homeowners, thanks to the support and generosity of many MBA members, local building trades unions, Pittsburgh schools, and corporations looking to lend a helping hand. Learn more.

ACE Mentor Program
ACE Mentor Program helps to mentor high school students nationwide by encouraging these students to pursue careers in Architectural, Construction and Engineering. Since the program was launched in 1994, it has awarded more than 12 million dollars in scholarships and continues to be the construction industry's fastest growing high school mentor program. Learn more.

Junior Achievement
JA of Western Pennsylvania's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster workforce development, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential. Learn more.

  • Toolbox Talk 1- Jobsite Community Engagement
  • Table Talk 1- Directing Community Engagement Efforts in Support of DEI
  • Table Talk 2- Inspiring a More Diverse generation of Builders
  • At Home: Coloring Sheets
Lance Harrell
Director of Workforce Development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
[email protected]

www.mbawpa.org
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Significant Development Milestones Achieved for $1B Pittsburgh Lower Hill District

10/5/2021

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September 28, 2021 - Wilmington-based developer, The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. (BPG), F.N.B. Corporation (FNB), the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Clay Cove Capital are delighted to announce the closing on over $200 million of construction financing for the 26-story FNB Financial Center project, located in the Lower Hill District of Pittsburgh, on Friday, September 10, 2021. Equity for the project has been provided by Clay Cove Capital, one of the largest minority-owned real estate investment firms in the country. This is one of the largest community reinvestment projects in the state of Pennsylvania and has been recognized as a model for inclusive development around the United States. A ceremonial groundbreaking for the project was held earlier this month as well.
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“We are proud to achieve such important milestones for this transformational project – one that’s made possible by the strong partnership behind the FNB Financial Center,” BPG Co-President Chris Buccini said. “This partnership is made up of champions, and this project would not happen without our partners’ love of their hometown and our collective commitment to making Pittsburgh a better place for all its residents. We are excited about the future of this City, this community, and this significant investment, and look forward to working together to make great things happen in the Historic Hill District.”

The team’s community reinvestment efforts received a major boost from closing, as the transaction delivered over $7 million of monetized tax abatement benefits to the community-directed Greater Hill District Reinvestment Fund. The funding will be used to invest in development projects and other community needs in the Greater Hill District as outlined in the Community Collaboration and Implementation Plan (CCIP) between the neighborhood and the developers.  Possible applications for the funding could include local redevelopment projects, youth education programs, rent and mortgage assistance and other wealth-building and capacity-building efforts.
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Bomani M. Howze, Vice President of Development for the Buccini/Pollin Group, said, “We are excited to have delivered on our promise of the first installment of $7.2 Million toward the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund. The tax abatement monetization from the FNB Financial Center symbolizes a critical delivery on our commitment to ensuring that catalytic Lower Hill projects are developed to have lasting impact in the Middle and Upper Hill District.”

No other development in the city of Pittsburgh has ever generated such a large degree of direct cash impact to help invest in adjacent underserved neighborhood.

“I am grateful that we are not only seeing the development in the Lower Hill move forward to right the wrongs of the past and create opportunities in the historic Hill District, but that our development partners are demonstrating their commitment to the Hill community by providing community investment funding up front,” said Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto. “I’d like to thank all of the partners in this development and the Hill District community for creating a model where communities and developers can work together to help ensure the community benefits and drives investment in their neighborhood from these developments.”

Based on estimates, the Lower Hill tax abatement district could generate up to $40 million overall for the Greater Hill beginning with the FNB Financial Center. The 26-story mixed-use tower is designed to kick-start the redevelopment of the historic Pittsburgh neighborhood and serve as the corporate headquarters of FNB, the parent company of First National Bank.

“This point is the beginning of a transformational development not only for the Lower Hill, but the region,” said David Morehouse, CEO of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the office tower’s September 1st groundbreaking ceremony.

The tower is expected to generate 1,250 construction jobs, 2,000 permanent jobs and over $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 FNB’s regional headquarters operations, and include open space and terraces for community events at the adjacent Plaza at FNB Financial Center. Construction of the tower at Bedford Avenue and Washington Place will further restore connections between the Greater Hill District and Downtown Pittsburgh and is the first step in an estimated $1 billion redevelopment of the 28-acre former Civic Arena site led by BPG, the Pittsburgh Penguins and their partners.

To expand participation by minority and women-owned businesses in the project, the development team hired e-Holdings at the start of the year to boost inclusive procurement efforts.  In June, the Penguins and BPG opened the First Source Center on Centre Avenue as a one stop shop for those seeking assistance with employment and contracting opportunities at the site, which, following construction of FNB Financial Center, will next include a live music venue, parking garage and housing.

Construction of FNB Financial Center will be led by P.J. Dick. Internationally renowned Gensler is leading the design team for the project. The Pittsburgh office of JLL is responsible for commercial leasing efforts.
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Construction of FNB Financial Center and the Plaza is expected to be completed in late 2023.
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