March 12, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA

ADVISORY - ALLEGHENY COUNTY - Shapiro Administration Continues Commitment to Revitalizing Pittsburgh, Highlights $3.3 Million Investment to Support a More Vibrant Downtown

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger will highlight the Shapiro Administration's recent $3.32 million investment through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) over the next six years in the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP), to help the non-profit community development organization succeed in its efforts to revitalize downtown Pittsburgh.

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.

WHO:
Secretary Rick Siger, DCED
Jeremy Waldrup, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
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.

WHEN:
Thursday, March 12, at 10:30 AM

WHERE:
Origin Story Coffee
309 Smithfield Street, Suite 1A
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

VISUALS:
Brief, formal remarks, followed by a short tour of the neighborhood. Participants will be available for interviews.

RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending should RSVP to dcedpress@pa.gov.

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