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Partnerships that build stronger communities and a stronger University.

Pitt’s Neighborhood Commitments are the University’s flagship place-based community partnerships, focused on the Oakland, Homewood, Hill District, and Greater Hazelwood neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, that provide long-term commitments of staffing, infrastructure, and coordination to facilitate mutually beneficial collaborations between Pitt and the local community.

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About Neighborhood Commitments
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Our Community Impact
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Youth Education and Enrichment
Where We're Partnering

Homewood

Homewood is a neighborhood of deep roots, strong family ties, and a common bond based on decades of shared efforts to renew. Pitt’s commitment to Homewood builds on a history of partnership between the University and a network of community collaborators. Together, we’re building a sustainable foundation for the community’s future.

Our Commitment in Homewood
Where We're Partnering

Hill District

The Hill District is the center of the city. A historic community at the crossroads of Pittsburgh’s past and future. Pitt’s commitment to the Hill District is rooted in the space the University and the neighborhood share in the center of the city. Together, we’re building bridges of exchange and opportunity.

Our Commitment in the Hill District
Where We're Partnering

Greater Hazelwood

Pitt has been a collaborator in the Greater Hazelwood community for 25 years and is a powerhouse in the life sciences. The next phase of Pitt’s community commitment will support community-led efforts to identify educational and economic benefits for the people of Greater Hazelwood in the emerging life sciences industry.

Our Commitment in Greater Hazelwood
Where We're Partnering

Oakland

The University of Pittsburgh has called Oakland home for more than a century. We are committed to being good neighbors who contribute to our community’s shared success. The Office of Engagement and Community Affairs team work hard to ensure Pitt aligns the needs of a vibrant campus with enhanced quality of life in the neighborhoods that surround us.

Our Commitment in Oakland
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the front of the cec in the hill district in the blakey center
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an aerial view of oakland

News

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A construction milestone for BioForge, Pitt’s biomanufacturing innovation facility (Pittwire)

University of Pittsburgh leaders, community members and representatives from foundations and industry gathered on Hazelwood Green Sept. 6 to note a major milestone: a topping-off ceremony for BioForge.

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Reverend Michael Murray Sr. of the Hazelwood Greater Community Collaborative speaks at the BioForge “topping off” ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6.

BioForge moves into next phase of construction (The Pitt News)

Friday marked a milestone in construction for Pitt’s BioForge. All those who contributed to the BioForge project — including leaders at Pitt, the construction team, architects and representatives from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and ElevateBio — gathered at the construction site for a “topping off” ceremony on Sept. 6 and signed the final beam.

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