People
The Hill CDC is committed to the social and economic development of Hill District residents, many of whom have been historically disadvantaged. A variety of programs are offered for business owners, entrepreneurs, aspiring homeowners, creatives and culture workers.


Place
The Hill CDC leads the planning and redevelopment efforts for the neighborhood on behalf of residents and stakeholders of the Hill District. With over $2 Billion of development slated for the area, the Hill CDC is focused on commercial revitalization and affordable homeownership. Equitable outcomes that foster place-keeping and transformative economic investment is the cornerstone of the Hill CDC’s work.
Policy
The Hill CDC is guided by the Greater Hill District Master Plan. This community-endorsed vision establishes fundamental values and development principles that are central to positive activities and healthy neighborhood development. The Hill CDC focuses on land-use policy, social and economic equity, and centering community voice.

Social
Tomorrow! Join Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion Church for 30 Shades of Blue, a special celebration honoring Reverend Glenn G. Grayson and his 30 years in ministry. 💙
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Jerome X. Grayson Community Center
1852 Enoch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
🎟️ $75 per ticket | Formal attire suggested
Come celebrate three decades of faith, leadership, service, and impact in the community! Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/fB5N50ZOTWM
Tomorrow! Join Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion Church for 30 Shades of Blue, a special celebration honoring Reverend Glenn G. Grayson and his 30 years in ministry. 💙
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Jerome X. Grayson Community Center
1852 Enoch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
🎟️ $75 per ticket | Formal attire suggested
Come celebrate three decades of faith, leadership, service, and impact in the community! Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/fB5N50ZOTWM
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Have you registered? Don`t miss out! 🗣️
Join us for the Hill District Community Meeting, TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 15th, at the Blakey Center (1908 Wylie Avenue). Dinner and doors open at 5:30 PM, meeting starts at 6 PM. Can`t make it out? Catch us LIVE on Facebook!
Your community. Your voice. Get connected.
Register now at hilldistrict.org/register
Have you registered? Don`t miss out! 🗣️
Join us for the Hill District Community Meeting, TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 15th, at the Blakey Center (1908 Wylie Avenue). Dinner and doors open at 5:30 PM, meeting starts at 6 PM. Can`t make it out? Catch us LIVE on Facebook!
Your community. Your voice. Get connected.
Register now at hilldistrict.org/register
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⏰ REMINDER: Our Hill District Community Meeting is THIS Tuesday, September 15th!
Join us at the Blakey Center (1908 Wylie Avenue) for Dinner, Development & Dialogue. Doors open with dinner at 5:30 PM, and the meeting kicks off at 6 PM. Can`t make it in person? Tune in LIVE on Facebook.
We`ll be covering URA and city-owned lots, New Granada updates, Lower Hill District development, DRP updates, Main Street/Centre Avenue, Hill House, CHOICE, the grocery site, and the New Pathways/RAISE Project.
Your community. Your voice. Get connected. 🗣️
Register today at hilldistrict.org/register or click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994878378932?aff=oddtdtcreator
⏰ REMINDER: Our Hill District Community Meeting is THIS Tuesday, September 15th!
Join us at the Blakey Center (1908 Wylie Avenue) for Dinner, Development & Dialogue. Doors open with dinner at 5:30 PM, and the meeting kicks off at 6 PM. Can`t make it in person? Tune in LIVE on Facebook.
We`ll be covering URA and city-owned lots, New Granada updates, Lower Hill District development, DRP updates, Main Street/Centre Avenue, Hill House, CHOICE, the grocery site, and the New Pathways/RAISE Project.
Your community. Your voice. Get connected. 🗣️
Register today at hilldistrict.org/register or click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994878378932?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Kicking off at 11 AM!
Head over to Nafasi on Centre for our Free Food Distribution and feel the warmth, connection, and love of our community.
Available while supplies last, first come, first served. We can’t wait to see you there!
📍2145 Centre Ave
Kicking off at 11 AM!
Head over to Nafasi on Centre for our Free Food Distribution and feel the warmth, connection, and love of our community.
Available while supplies last, first come, first served. We can’t wait to see you there!
📍2145 Centre Ave
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🚨Pittsburgh Miller African-Centered Academy is facing closure. Tonight, Hill District families, staff, alumni, and neighbors are coming together to fight for it.
📅 Monday, September 7th
🕕 6 to 8 PM
📍Location Correction: Nafasi, 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
This is our school. Our children. Our legacy. Our future. If Miller matters to you, your presence matters tonight. Come help us organize and build a shared strategy to protect Miller’s students and its place in this community.
It’s time to pull together and fight for our children on a different level.
🚨Pittsburgh Miller African-Centered Academy is facing closure. Tonight, Hill District families, staff, alumni, and neighbors are coming together to fight for it.
📅 Monday, September 7th
🕕 6 to 8 PM
📍Location Correction: Nafasi, 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
This is our school. Our children. Our legacy. Our future. If Miller matters to you, your presence matters tonight. Come help us organize and build a shared strategy to protect Miller’s students and its place in this community.
It’s time to pull together and fight for our children on a different level.
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📣 September Small Business Hours Are Here!
Hill District entrepreneurs and small business owners, our monthly Small Business Hours are back for September! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow an established business, connect one-on-one with local experts who can help you take your next step.
Throughout the month, get support with business operations, financial management, and more.
📅 September sessions begin Tuesday, September 8
📍 Biz U Center @ the Hill CDC | 2015–2017 Centre Avenue
⏰ Half-hour, one-on-one sessions
Our September partners include the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion, Chatham University Women’s Business Center, and Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
🔗 Reserve your session at hilldistrict.org/booknow
📣 September Small Business Hours Are Here!
Hill District entrepreneurs and small business owners, our monthly Small Business Hours are back for September! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow an established business, connect one-on-one with local experts who can help you take your next step.
Throughout the month, get support with business operations, financial management, and more.
📅 September sessions begin Tuesday, September 8
📍 Biz U Center @ the Hill CDC | 2015–2017 Centre Avenue
⏰ Half-hour, one-on-one sessions
Our September partners include the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion, Chatham University Women’s Business Center, and Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
🔗 Reserve your session at hilldistrict.org/booknow
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🌿 We’re Taking a Short Break!
The Hill CDC team will be out of the office from August 31 through September 7.
Our team works hard year-round to serve the Hill District, and we’re taking some much-needed time to refresh so we can return ready to keep the work moving forward. 💚
Thank you for your continued support of the Hill CDC and the work we do throughout the neighborhood. We truly appreciate our residents, partners, and supporters who help make it all possible.
We’ll be back in full effect next week, refreshed and ready to go! ✨
🌿 We’re Taking a Short Break!
The Hill CDC team will be out of the office from August 31 through September 7.
Our team works hard year-round to serve the Hill District, and we’re taking some much-needed time to refresh so we can return ready to keep the work moving forward. 💚
Thank you for your continued support of the Hill CDC and the work we do throughout the neighborhood. We truly appreciate our residents, partners, and supporters who help make it all possible.
We’ll be back in full effect next week, refreshed and ready to go! ✨
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