News Archive of August 2008

  •   New day: This time arena construction can revive the Hill
    21 Aug 2008
    It was all smiles, handshakes and signatures at Freedom Corner on Tuesday. After a difficult gestation, a long-awaited community benefits agreement between the Pittsburgh Penguins, residents of the Hill District and Pittsburgh's political leadership finally fell into place.
  •   One Hill CBA is Signed!
    19 Aug 2008

    Hill District leaders see a new beginning as arena agreement is signed

    For leaders of one Hill District group, an agreement signed at historic Freedom Corner yesterday represents not an end, but a start to efforts to revitalize a struggling neighborhood showing signs of rebirth.

     

     

     

     

  •   One Hill CBA Signed
    18 Aug 2008
    WTAE
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    Hill District Development Deal Signed
    $8.3 Million CBA Set To Revitalize Area

    PITTSBURGH -- The redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Hill District was ensured on Tuesday with the signing of a historic $8.3 million document.
  •   Hill to get $2 million aid for grocery, more
    18 Aug 2008
    Hill District residents will get $2 million for a grocery store, first dibs on jobs at the new Uptown arena and a chance to lay out their vision for the neighborhood under a community benefits agreement to be finalized this morning.

    The contract among One Hill Neighborhood Coalition, the Penguins and government agencies means the arena will provide benefits for its most immediate neighbors, negotiators said.
  •   One Hill CBA Signing
    18 Aug 2008
    KDKA