Hazelwood Green and Mill 19: 2,000 jobs, millions in tax revenue and “value add” projected
Hazelwood Green has been in the headlines and for good reason. Hellbender, a leader in manufacturing of physical AI, announced that it would bring 500 jobs to RIDC’s Mill 19 and the Roundhouse building over the next five years. Parallax is building a shared commercial SCIF, also in Mill 19. Carnegie Mellon University opened its […]
PennSTART draws national attention as a leader in autonomous technology and safety training
The PennSTART shared test track in Westmoreland County will be open next year and is already drawing the attention of a national audience, leaders who will help shape the future of transportation. The two-mile track, training, and research facility recently brought federal transportation leaders to Southwestern Pennsylvania to see it first-hand and be able to […]
Hellbender AI company moving to Hazelwood Green
Hellbender anticipates creating more than 500 local jobs in the next 5 years. Read Full Story Here
RIDC partnering with Parallax to build $10M secure facility at Mill 19 as defense demand grows
Mill 19’s latest addition will be classified. The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania has teamed with Parallax Advanced Research, an Ohio-based nonprofit defense research institute, to build out a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility at Mill 19. SCIF space allows for businesses to review classified information, which is a requirement for many military-related contracts. […]
A corporate first-customer initiative: Helping Pittsburgh start-ups grow
Pittsburgh has built an enviable reputation for innovation, with world-class universities led by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. The region also is developing industry clusters at places like Hazelwood Green, featuring RIDC’s Mill 19, CMU’s Robotics Innovation Center, and Pitt’s BioForge, advanced manufacturing at locations including the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, […]
Manufacturing ambitions get a boost with latest Neighborhood 91 groundbreaking
Manufacturing in Pittsburgh is starting to look a little different. And Pittsburgh International Airport’s effort to expand its additive manufacturing hub called Neighborhood 91 is part of that intentional shift. Read Full Story Here:
Neighborhood 91 Groundbreaking Video
View Story Here:
Our Region’s Connector
Listen to the Full Story Here
Creating Foundational Assets, Attracting Businesses and Jobs – 2025 Annual Report
An important focus of RIDC’s work has been identifying potential foundational assets – projects that could attract a cluster of multiple companies from specific industries – in fields including autonomous technology, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and more. Read the full annual report here: Annual report for 2025
New zoning overlay positions RIDC O’Hara for housing, retail, new investment, and long-term tax base growth
PITTSBURGH — A newly enacted mixed-use zoning overlay in O’Hara Township is setting the stage for the next phase of strategic reinvestment at the RIDC O’Hara Industrial Park. By allowing for residential development and complementary commercial uses adjacent to Route 28, the amendment modernizes one of the best-known business parks and one of the first […]
Construction begins on PennSTART transportation testing facility in Westmoreland County
Construction has begun on PennSTART, a $30 million closed-loop transportation testing and training facility intended to accelerate innovation in autonomous and connected vehicle technologies and strengthen Southwestern Pennsylvania’s position as a national center for advanced transportation research. Read Full Story Here
Construction Begins on PennSTART – State of the Art Testing and Research Facility for Autonomous Technology Industry and First Responders
Pittsburgh, Monday, December 8 . . . Construction has begun on PennSTART, a closed loop, state-of-the-art testing facility designed to accelerate innovation in emerging transportation technology, improve the safety and efficiency of transportation infrastructure, enhance traffic incident management training, and support regional economic development. Located at RIDC’s Westmoreland Innovation Center in Mount Pleasant, PennSTART is […]
Mon Valley Forward can power a new era of growth in Pittsburgh
For generations, the Monongahela River Valley was the industrial heart of Pittsburgh’s economy. Its mills and factories produced the steel that built America — and the communities that grew around them helped define the region’s identity. When that industry collapsed, the jobs left, and so did many of the people. The effects of that decline […]
RIDC Newsletter Fall 2025
Read Full Story Here
Intervala at RIDC Westmoreland: Where Pittsburgh’s manufacturing legacy meets its tech future
Blending the manufacturing legacy of southwestern Pennsylvania with the region’s new identity as a center of technology innovation is one of the keys to future economic growth and job creation. Few companies illustrate that intersection more clearly than Intervala, LLC, a full-service contract manufacturer that produces complex, high-performance printed circuit board assemblies, electromechanical systems, and […]
Residential, retail opportunities coming to RIDC Park in O’Hara
New residential and commercial development options are now available at the RIDC Park in O’Hara. Read Full Story Here
The List: Commercial Property Managers
The commercial property managers in the Pittsburgh metro that are included in this list have more than 135 million square footage of space under management. Read Full Story Here
Intervala renews lease at RIDC Westmoreland
Story Highlights Intervala renews 218,000-square-foot lease at RIDC Westmoreland Innovation Center. New CEO Rob McKernan cites regional confidence for renewal decision. Intervala employs 250 people, manufacturing electronics for various industries. Read Full Story Here
Smith’s Viewpoint: Seizing the moment: Translate Pittsburgh’s AI momentum into real jobs
Story Highlights Pittsburgh’s Energy & Innovation Summit highlighted $90 billion in new investment. A unified, urgent strategy is needed for economic development. Clear, measurable goals must focus on job creation and growth. Read Full Story Here
Mill 19: A Catalytic Postindustrial Landscape
Honor Award General Design Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States TEN x TEN D.I.R.T. Studio Client: Regional Industrial Development Corporation Read Full Story Here
CMU and RIDC at Mill 19: Sparking the creation of an iconic symbol of Pittsburgh’s new economy
When RIDC took control of Mill 19 at Hazelwood Green, part of what was once a sprawling J&L and LTV steel works, it set out to create a project that would become a symbol of Pittsburgh’s future economic growth, while paying homage to its industrial heritage. Read Full Story Here