Centralized Real Estate Accelerator

Description

We launched The Accelerator in 2020 to accelerate, scale and sustain a community-based real estate development system in Pittsburgh.

Goal of Program

The program’s goal is to ensure that community developers can forge long-term outcomes designed to benefit all residents. Excited to get started? Here is a tool to help you realize your Design and Development Priorities and help prepare to engage with a design team! 

What We Provide

Through this program we provide technical assistance, capacity building, and connections with experienced real-estate professionals who can assist with strategy, coordination, mentorship and coaching. The Accelerator focuses on community-based organizations, resident developers, and small business owners with the goal of creating more opportunities for community ownership in Black and Brown communities, as well as a pipeline of investable projects.

How to Engage

Do you have a development project that might benefit from support and resources from The Accelerator? Begin with a Project Intake Form that identifies critical project gaps. Or, click here for more information on The Accelerator. 

Stories of Impact

Studio Volcy’s RHYTHM Square Among Centralized Real Estate Accelerator Projects to Receive State Funding

Studio Volcy’s RHYTHM Square Among Centralized Real Estate Accelerator Projects to Receive State Funding

On April 13th, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) ...
Media Coverage | 90.5 WESA | New Fund aims to preserve affordable housing in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

Media Coverage | 90.5 WESA | New Fund aims to preserve affordable housing in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

By: 90.5 WESA, Kate Giammarie | March 28, 2023 | Read the full ...
Media Coverage | New $11 Million Loan Pool to Preserve Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh

Media Coverage | New $11 Million Loan Pool to Preserve Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh

UPMC For You, The Heinz Endowments, and the Henry L. Hillman ...