A future of growth for the Mon Valley
Recent controversy over the proposed sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel has shone a light on the Mon Valley, its people and the economic challenges the region’s faced over the decades and will continue to face if more heavy industry leaves. But it’s important to remember that even if those jobs are saved, that […]
Two Rivers, 30 Minutes Podcast: Why we need a Mon Valley action plan
RIDC President Donald F. Smith, Jr. on Tube City Almanac’s Two Rivers, 30 Minutes Podcast, discussing why the region needs a Mon Valley action plan as well as what RIDC does help to revitalize brownfield sites in Western Pennsylvania. Listen here.
TEQ: Film industry, innovation to bring Carrie Furnace site back to life
Dating back to the 1880s and part of Andrew Carnegie’s US Steel for the better part of a century, the Carrie blast furnaces once produced 1,000 tons of iron a day. Now, with the remains of two of those furnaces still standing as a reminder of the region’s history, the Carrie Furnace site is poised […]
NPR 90.5 WESA: New state funding available to revitalize sites from Pittsburgh’s industrial past
RIDC President Don Smith on the PA SITES program: “This will allow us to identify some of those great opportunities and then execute on them right away rather than kicking the tires for years until you either have market conditions or are able to put together a financing package.” NPR 90.5 WESA’s article can be […]
Carrie Furnace Site Receives $2 Million Grant from PA Sites
Governor Shapiro announces $2 million grant from PA Sites for continued development of the Carrie Furnace site. Funds will be used for earthwork, utilities and asphalt paving. Media Coverage: Pittsburgh Business Times – Shapiro announces over $5.8M in local funding for site development pilot program PennWatch – PA Offers $10.6 Million in New Funding for Site […]
Creating jobs in the Mon Valley: A Decades-Long Effort Bears Fruit
When RIDC acquired the former Westinghouse campus in Turtle Creek 35 years ago — intent on renovating the decaying buildings and revitalizing the abandoned site — it was the first in a series of moves over decades that have transformed several old industrial sites and provided homes for job creating companies in the Mon Valley.
Blooming from Blight: Earth Day Spotlight on Green Redevelopment in Pittsburgh
Across the Pittsburgh region, there are historic industrial sites that, while abandoned and left to blight after the fall of steel and other industries, have since been brought back to life, redeveloped and revitalized into homes for companies that are driving the innovation of today. Giving new life to old structures is in and of […]
Partnerships Make Projects Possible
Examples of public/private partnerships between RIDC, local government and economic development officials, leveraged to bring more resources and support to the table.
Vertical Construction Has Begun on Carrie Furnace’s Tech Flex 1 Building
First panels are going up.
Carrie Furnace Development Continues to Move Forward; Roads, Infrastructure Now in Place
Progress on Carrie Furnace’s new development continues. The infrastructure required to prepare the site for the construction of its first two tech-flex buildings, including roads, utility work and the first pad, is now in place, as are the footers and foundation for the first building. Work on interior sanitary and mechanical, electrical and plumbing lines […]
Video: Carrie Furnace Development Infrastructure, Roads and Pavement In Place
Carrie Furnace development moves forward. Infrastructure, roads and pavement are in place for the first two buildings.
TechVibe Radio: RIDC’s Commitment to Transforming Industrial Spaces, Innovation and Sustainable Development
RIDC President Don Smith talks with the Pittsburgh Technology Council‘s TechVibe Radio to detail RIDC’s commitment to transforming industrial spaces into thriving centers for innovation and sustainable development. Smith overviews RIDC’s approach to how revitalizing large, unused properties benefits not only the companies that occupy them, but also the communities in which they are located. […]
Construction Underway at Historic Carrie Furnace Site
Construction is finally underway at the historic Carrie Furnace site.
[Video]: RIDC Carrie Furnace Leasing Now
Things are moving along at Carrie Furnace! Just yesterday we announced engaging PJ Dick as Construction Manager for the first phase of construction – the single-story, 60,000 square foot Phase 1 Tech Flex Building, which is currently being marketed to potential tenants. The project will consist of core and shell construction with flex/office space, mechanical […]
RIDC Names PJ Dick Construction Manager for First Phase of Carrie Furnace Construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 RIDC Names PJ Dick Construction Manager for First Phase of Carrie Furnace Construction Pittsburgh, PA—February 14, 2023—Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that it has engaged PJ Dick, one of the region’s largest construction companies, as Construction Manager for the first phase […]
Major Pittsburgh region projects to move forward in 2023: PennSTART, Carrie Furnace, RIDC Mill 19 become growth engines
The coming year promises to be full of progress as major projects move forward in the Pittsburgh region. Long-dormant, former industrial sites are positioned to become centers of economic development and job creation. Article can be read in full at our Pittsburgh’s Innovation Economy content hub at the Pittsburgh Business Times (formerly named Pittsburgh’s Autonomy […]
Groundbreaking Marks Launch of New Development at Carrie Furnace Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 GROUNDBREAKING MARKS LAUNCH OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AT CARRIE FURNACE SITE Pictured from Left to Right: Dawn Keezer, Pittsburgh Film Office Director; Donald F. Smith, Jr., RIDC President, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Congressman Mike Doyle. Pittsburgh, PA—October 13, 2022—Federal, state, county and local officials and community leaders joined […]
Post-Gazette Editorial: Carrie Furnace on the Cusp of Long-awaited Breakthrough
“The Carrie Furnace site is surely one of the finest pieces of riverfront property anywhere in America, and a prime example of redeveloping industrial land while respecting industrial heritage. Under the stewardship of Rivers of Steel, and with support from RIDC and Allegheny County, it’s beginning to live up to that potential: history, commerce, entertainment […]
Celebrating the Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Carrie Furnace
We had a great time at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival these past few days, which was hosted at the historic Carrie Furnace site, and were so excited to see so many people there, possibly the most people on the site since the mill operated! More about our involvement at the site: County, RIDC Enter Partnership […]
Post-Gazette – From Furnaces to Filmmaking: State Awards $7.6 Million for Sound Stage Work at Mon Valley Steel Site
RIDC is grateful for the State’s continued support. This will help fund the site preparation, infrastructure, road, parking, and utility work needed to pave the way for the construction of the sound stage. Article can be read in full here. Other Media Coverage: Wolf announces investments in developing pad-ready sites in Allegheny, Fayette counties Wolf […]
RIDC’s Carrie Furnace Project Gets More Than $2 million in PIDA Loan Funding
Media Coverage: Press Release – Governor Wolf Announces More Than $2 Million in Funding to Support Business Growth in Allegheny and Cumberland Counties Pittsburgh Business Times: Wolf administration announces $2.25 million PIDA loan to RIDC for Carrie Furnace project Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – RIDC gets $2.5 million loan for new building near Carrie Furnaces
