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
π« Support continues to grow for saving Miller African-Centered Academy!
Parents, residents, and community stakeholders gathered outside Miller African-Centered Academy on Friday to oppose Pittsburgh Public Schools` decision to close the historic Hill District school at the end of the school year.
Miller`s roots trace back to the first school for Black children in Pittsburgh, established at Bethel AME Church in the 1830s. For generations, the school has played an important role in educating Black children and preserving the Hill District`s cultural heritage.
Community members are calling for the closure decision to be reversed, greater transparency from Pittsburgh Public Schools, and renewed investment in Miller`s academic and cultural excellence.
Preserving Miller means protecting an important part of the Hill District`s history and ensuring future generations have access to that legacy.
Read the full story here: https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/plan-by-pittsburgh-public-schools-to-close-miller-african-centered-academy-faces-continued-opposition-from-the-hill-district/
π« Support continues to grow for saving Miller African-Centered Academy!
Parents, residents, and community stakeholders gathered outside Miller African-Centered Academy on Friday to oppose Pittsburgh Public Schools` decision to close the historic Hill District school at the end of the school year.
Miller`s roots trace back to the first school for Black children in Pittsburgh, established at Bethel AME Church in the 1830s. For generations, the school has played an important role in educating Black children and preserving the Hill District`s cultural heritage.
Community members are calling for the closure decision to be reversed, greater transparency from Pittsburgh Public Schools, and renewed investment in Miller`s academic and cultural excellence.
Preserving Miller means protecting an important part of the Hill District`s history and ensuring future generations have access to that legacy.
Read the full story here: https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/plan-by-pittsburgh-public-schools-to-close-miller-african-centered-academy-faces-continued-opposition-from-the-hill-district/
π± A Great Day at Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest!
Thank you to everyone who joined the Hill CDC and community partners this past Saturday for the Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest at Nafasi on Centre!
Residents and families came together to learn more about plans for the new Nafasi Greenspace, share their ideas, and take an active role in shaping a greener, more welcoming space in the Hill District.
π³ Throughout the event, community partners, including Tree Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Allegheny Land Trust, and Nafasi on Centre, engaged children and residents through interactive activities and conversations about their role in creating and caring for the future greenspace. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium even brought a special guest, a live opossum, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about local wildlife!
π³οΈ Community members also had the opportunity to vote on their preferred location for the new greenspace, ensuring that residents of all ages could share their preferences and help guide the project`s next steps.
π A special thank you to our community partners and everyone who participated! Your ideas, feedback, and involvement are essential to creating a space that reflects the needs and priorities of the Hill District community.
We look forward to continuing this work together and bringing the community`s vision for the Nafasi Greenspace to life!
π± A Great Day at Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest!
Thank you to everyone who joined the Hill CDC and community partners this past Saturday for the Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest at Nafasi on Centre!
Residents and families came together to learn more about plans for the new Nafasi Greenspace, share their ideas, and take an active role in shaping a greener, more welcoming space in the Hill District.
π³ Throughout the event, community partners, including Tree Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Allegheny Land Trust, and Nafasi on Centre, engaged children and residents through interactive activities and conversations about their role in creating and caring for the future greenspace. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium even brought a special guest, a live opossum, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about local wildlife!
π³οΈ Community members also had the opportunity to vote on their preferred location for the new greenspace, ensuring that residents of all ages could share their preferences and help guide the project`s next steps.
π A special thank you to our community partners and everyone who participated! Your ideas, feedback, and involvement are essential to creating a space that reflects the needs and priorities of the Hill District community.
We look forward to continuing this work together and bringing the community`s vision for the Nafasi Greenspace to life!
ππ» Hill Haunt is Back!
Get ready for a spooky good time in the Hill District! The Hill CDC and community partners invite you to Hill Haunt: Centre Avenue Hill-O-Ween, a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and Halloween festivities for the whole family!
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Friday, October 30, 2026
β° 4:00 PM β 7:00 PM
π Centre Avenue | Hill District
Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and explore Centre Avenue as participating businesses and community organizations welcome families for an evening of trick-or-treating!
The fun continues at Nafasi on Centre, where families can enjoy popcorn, a Halloween movie viewing, and activities for children of all ages!
Come out, support local businesses, connect with neighbors, and celebrate Halloween with the Hill District community!
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hill-haunt-tickets-2003510809765?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
ππ» Hill Haunt is Back!
Get ready for a spooky good time in the Hill District! The Hill CDC and community partners invite you to Hill Haunt: Centre Avenue Hill-O-Ween, a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and Halloween festivities for the whole family!
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Friday, October 30, 2026
β° 4:00 PM β 7:00 PM
π Centre Avenue | Hill District
Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and explore Centre Avenue as participating businesses and community organizations welcome families for an evening of trick-or-treating!
The fun continues at Nafasi on Centre, where families can enjoy popcorn, a Halloween movie viewing, and activities for children of all ages!
Come out, support local businesses, connect with neighbors, and celebrate Halloween with the Hill District community!
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hill-haunt-tickets-2003510809765?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
ποΈ From neighborhood developments to local and national issues, this weekβs Weekend Roundup covers the stories shaping our community!
ποΈ Remembering the life and legacy of Nancy D. Washington
π« Hill District community continues to oppose the proposed closure of Miller African-Centered Academy
πΆπΎ Herron Avenue sidewalk improvements move forward to improve walkability and accessibility
ποΈ Proposed $170M Middle Hill development moves toward community review
ποΈ Greater Hill District Master Plan hearing postponed
ποΈ Pittsburgh City Council considers fiscal transparency and education legislation
βοΈ Proposed livestream of Nidal Hasanβs execution raises concerns about the history of public killings and racial injustice
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to whatβs happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/efdf7d785042/weekendroundup-10-17-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
ποΈ From neighborhood developments to local and national issues, this weekβs Weekend Roundup covers the stories shaping our community!
ποΈ Remembering the life and legacy of Nancy D. Washington
π« Hill District community continues to oppose the proposed closure of Miller African-Centered Academy
πΆπΎ Herron Avenue sidewalk improvements move forward to improve walkability and accessibility
ποΈ Proposed $170M Middle Hill development moves toward community review
ποΈ Greater Hill District Master Plan hearing postponed
ποΈ Pittsburgh City Council considers fiscal transparency and education legislation
βοΈ Proposed livestream of Nidal Hasanβs execution raises concerns about the history of public killings and racial injustice
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to whatβs happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/efdf7d785042/weekendroundup-10-17-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
ππ± Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest is TOMORROW!
Join the Hill CDC and community partners for a day of fall fun, hands-on activities, and community engagement at Nafasi on Centre!
Come learn about plans for the new Nafasi Greenspace, share your ideas, and help shape the future of this community space. Bring the whole family and connect with the organizations helping bring this vision to life! πΏ
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Saturday, October 17
β° 11 AM β 2 PM
π Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Avenue
π We hope to see you there!
π Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nafasi-greenspace-harvest-fest-tickets-2002826595261
ππ± Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest is TOMORROW!
Join the Hill CDC and community partners for a day of fall fun, hands-on activities, and community engagement at Nafasi on Centre!
Come learn about plans for the new Nafasi Greenspace, share your ideas, and help shape the future of this community space. Bring the whole family and connect with the organizations helping bring this vision to life! πΏ
π
Saturday, October 17
β° 11 AM β 2 PM
π Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Avenue
π We hope to see you there!
π Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nafasi-greenspace-harvest-fest-tickets-2002826595261
Hereβs a sneak peek into yesterdayβs A Taste of Gratitude celebration, where we came together to recognize the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting the Hill District community! π§‘
π Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Smith (pictured first)
Diane is one of our dedicated volunteers who shows up every month for the Hill CDCβs food distribution, helping collect names and check in community members as they arrive. Her consistency, kindness, and willingness to lend a hand help make each distribution run smoothly.
Volunteers like Diane are an important part of the work we do, and weβre grateful for her continued commitment to serving our community!
ππΎ Thank you, Diane, and to all of our volunteers who continue to show up and make a difference in the Hill District.
πΈ Stay tuned for more photos and highlights from our Volunteer Appreciation Event!
Hereβs a sneak peek into yesterdayβs A Taste of Gratitude celebration, where we came together to recognize the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting the Hill District community! π§‘
π Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Smith (pictured first)
Diane is one of our dedicated volunteers who shows up every month for the Hill CDCβs food distribution, helping collect names and check in community members as they arrive. Her consistency, kindness, and willingness to lend a hand help make each distribution run smoothly.
Volunteers like Diane are an important part of the work we do, and weβre grateful for her continued commitment to serving our community!
ππΎ Thank you, Diane, and to all of our volunteers who continue to show up and make a difference in the Hill District.
πΈ Stay tuned for more photos and highlights from our Volunteer Appreciation Event!
Support is growing to save and properly resource Miller School located in the heart of the Historic Hill District. Miller School Stakeholders are holding a press conference tomorrow, Friday, October 16, to announce a plan of action, and the community is invited to attend.
π Miller African Centered Academy, 2055 Bedford Avenue
π Friday, October 16, 10 a.m.
Miller carries one of the oldest threads of education for Black children in Pittsburgh. That thread begins at Bethel AME Church, where Rev. Lewis Woodson and church leaders opened the cityβs first school for Black children in the 1830s, in the church basement. As Pittsburgh built its public school system, leaders organized and pressed the cityβs Board of Education to establish the school. That advocacy gave rise to Miller, which has educated Black children for generations.
Today, Miller is an African Centered Academy where students learn the history and culture of people of African descent as part of every school day. In recent times, the Board of Education`s disinvestment in the school has led to less than the stellar outcomes. This spring, the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board voted to close Miller. Stakeholders are insisting that it`s time for that decision to be reversed and for Miller School to be adequately resourced to produce the excellence that we need for the future of our communities, city and country.
Join in to preserve this institution, and to fully resource the school to its tradition of academic and cultural excellence.
Support is growing to save and properly resource Miller School located in the heart of the Historic Hill District. Miller School Stakeholders are holding a press conference tomorrow, Friday, October 16, to announce a plan of action, and the community is invited to attend.
π Miller African Centered Academy, 2055 Bedford Avenue
π Friday, October 16, 10 a.m.
Miller carries one of the oldest threads of education for Black children in Pittsburgh. That thread begins at Bethel AME Church, where Rev. Lewis Woodson and church leaders opened the cityβs first school for Black children in the 1830s, in the church basement. As Pittsburgh built its public school system, leaders organized and pressed the cityβs Board of Education to establish the school. That advocacy gave rise to Miller, which has educated Black children for generations.
Today, Miller is an African Centered Academy where students learn the history and culture of people of African descent as part of every school day. In recent times, the Board of Education`s disinvestment in the school has led to less than the stellar outcomes. This spring, the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board voted to close Miller. Stakeholders are insisting that it`s time for that decision to be reversed and for Miller School to be adequately resourced to produce the excellence that we need for the future of our communities, city and country.
Join in to preserve this institution, and to fully resource the school to its tradition of academic and cultural excellence.
πΏ The Future is Green!
Join us THIS SATURDAY, October 17, for the Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Festival from 11 AM to 2 PM at Nafasi on Centre!
Come out for a fun, family-friendly afternoon filled with hands-on activities, community connections, and opportunities to help shape a new green space in the Hill District!
We want to hear from YOU! Share your ideas, provide feedback on potential locations, and help envision a community space that reflects the needs and priorities of Hill District residents.
π
This Saturday, October 17, 2026
β° 11 AM β 2 PM
π Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Avenue
Come meet our community partners, connect with neighbors, and be part of planning a greener future for the Hill District!
Register here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/register/
πΏ The Future is Green!
Join us THIS SATURDAY, October 17, for the Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Festival from 11 AM to 2 PM at Nafasi on Centre!
Come out for a fun, family-friendly afternoon filled with hands-on activities, community connections, and opportunities to help shape a new green space in the Hill District!
We want to hear from YOU! Share your ideas, provide feedback on potential locations, and help envision a community space that reflects the needs and priorities of Hill District residents.
π
This Saturday, October 17, 2026
β° 11 AM β 2 PM
π Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Avenue
Come meet our community partners, connect with neighbors, and be part of planning a greener future for the Hill District!
Register here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/register/
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