Allegheny Conference on Community Development
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The Allegheny Conference and its affiliates work in collaboration with public and private sector partners to improve the economy and quality of life in the Pittsburgh region.
05/19/2026
When the Conference began its work in 2023 to create a Downtown Vision Plan, the number one thing we knew we had to do was create a neighborhood where individuals, couples, and families could envision themselves being.
Office conversions like the one celebrated this morning of the Smithfield Lofts create a downtown neighborhood that does just that - creating a livable community that is engaging, vibrant, and welcoming. The office-to-residential conversion project is of a 124-year-old, 12-story office tower. When complete, it will provide 46 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units, 39 of which will be affordable. The project will contain 12 units for people with hearing or vision loss; nine will be fully accessible.
It would not have been possible without officials including Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, Allegheny County Government Office of the Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, and City of Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor.
This is one of several housing projects identified in that plan and we couldn’t be happier to see this conversion move forward. Congratulations to Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, PNC and others engaged in this project on this milestone.
We look forward to joining you for a ribbon cutting next year - and to seeing people living here, kids running through the halls, and the energy that this space will bring to downtown.
In economic development, momentum isn’t a feeling. It’s a set of conditions. That's exactly what we tackled today at our 2026 Annual Meeting.
It’s capital choosing to land here, and and stay. It’s workforce pipelines aligning with industry demand. It’s sites, infrastructure, energy, and institutions ready when the right business opportunity arrives.
That’s the kind of momentum Southwestern Pennsylvania is building.
This is our purpose.
This is our progress.
This is our place.
Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh region, Greater Pittsburgh. You name it, we're here.
02/03/2026
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget address continued to prioritize business and includes significant investment in economic development for Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh region.
The budget showcased a commitment to fostering a favorable business environment, while also prioritizing investments in industries like the Innovate in PA 2.0 Program for the biotechnology/life sciences industry and infrastructure investments across energy, housing, school districts, and local governments.
📢 CEO Stefani Pashman shares the budget's bright spots for our region's economic development. Read more about the newly announced budget proposal ➡️
Statement on the Governor’s 2026-27 Budget Address - Allegheny Conference Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address continues to prioritize business and investments in economic development.
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