Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
03/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/12/2026 14:04
Shapiro Administration Continues Commitment to Revitalizing Pittsburgh, Highlights $3.3 Million Investment to Support a More Vibrant Downtown
March 12, 2026- Pittsburgh, PA
Shapiro Administration Continues Commitment to Revitalizing Pittsburgh, Highlights $3.3 Million Investment to Support a More Vibrant Downtown
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger highlighted the Shapiro Administration's recent $3.32 million investment through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) in the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP), to help the non-profit community development organization succeed in its efforts to revitalize downtown Pittsburgh over the next six years.
This investment underscores Governor Josh Shapiro's commitment to revitalizing the Golden Triangle into a new hub for economic development that will support the region's growing innovation economy.
Secretary Siger visited Origin Story Coffee, one of five small businesses in the downtown currently receiving rent abatement support through PDP.
"The Neighborhood Assistance Program is a powerful tool that encourages businesses to reinvest in their communities, continuing the incredible momentum happening here in downtown Pittsburgh," said Secretary Siger. "Governor Shapiro united the public, non-profit, and business sector behind an ambitious plan to revitalize the neighborhood, and we have made incredible progress executing that strategy. We'll continue to work closely with our partners across all sectors and make targeted investments like this one in the PDP ensuring the downtown can serve as a new hub to support Pittsburgh's economic growth for decades to come."
Speaker List:
Jeremy Waldrup, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Secretary Rick Siger, DCED
Senator Jay Costa
Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive
Mayor Corey O'Connor, Pittsburgh
Christian Watts, Owner, Origin Story Coffee
Linda Hoover, VP Marketing, Communications and Development, Renewal Inc.
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