What's now a vacant, semi-wooded lot will become a green space that includes "significant green infrastructure elements" to manage stormwater. By Ashlee Green The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is planning a new green space in Brighton Heights. According to a Nov. 13 press release from the City...

In wake of PA Supreme Court ruling, URA moves forward with Federal-North development Front page story in February 2007 By The Northside Chronicle Managing Editor Dan Richey After more than ten years of frustration, negotiation, trepidation and agitation, it appears that the other shoe may have final...

Photo: Sandstone Quarry, a new, 65-unit, mixed-use housing complex which was formerly the Allegheny Dwellings, officially opened on June 13 in Fineview. Photo by Zach Armstrong A ribbon cutting ceremony on June 13 marked the official opening of Sandstone Quarry, a 65-unit housing complex including t...

Qualified Opportunity Zones, six of which are located on the Northside, were the focal point for Secretary Dennis Davin's keynote speech. By Ashlee Green Photos by Clifton Loosier The Northside Community Development Fund (NSCDF) celebrated its annual community and business luncheon on Friday, Nov. 3...

Photo by Lauren StaufferThe Nail Pounding Ceremony for Phase I of the Observatory Hill Bonvue Street Project marked the first of many affordable housing projects. The Urban Redevelopment Authority provided loans and grants to OHI and deferred second mortgage loans to keep the homes affordable. By Al...

By Alyse Horn The Urban Redevelopment Authority is offering eligible homeowners in specific areas of Manchester and Central Northside the opportunity to fix-up the facades of their residential property through the Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program. The property owner is responsible for 50...