From Resistance to Resilience: How Pittsburgh’s Hill District Secured Its Future

When massive capital projects descend upon historic neighborhoods—be they stadiums, corporate headquarters, or expansive data centers—the resulting "community benefit agreement" (CBA) is often heralded as a shield against displacement. However,…

Breaking the Cycle of Displacement: How Pittsburgh’s Hill District Built a Failure-Proof Community Fund

In the landscape of modern urban development, the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) is often heralded as a shield for vulnerable neighborhoods. When developers arrive with promises of multi-million dollar projects—stadiums,…

From Displacement to Empowerment: How Pittsburgh’s Hill District Secured Its Future

When massive development projects—stadiums, corporate campuses, and data centers—descend upon urban neighborhoods, the script is often predictable: promises of jobs and investment are made, local residents are displaced, and the…