Development
Development
Developing projects that spark transformational change requires combining the community service orientation of a nonprofit entity with the entrepreneurial approach of a private sector business. As a private entity, RIDC functions much like other private developers, but as a nonprofit, it is mission driven as well as market driven. We partner with community leaders and institutions to ensure investment decisions are providing the benefits the community needs and because of our large portfolio and strong balance sheet, we can take a longer-term view of success.
Revitalize
Revitalizing obsolete industrial sites, once bustling with life, into new centers of economic activity, bringing jobs and tax revenue back to their communities.
Lawrenceville Technology Center
A 14-acre Heppenstall Steel industrial site transformed into an urban technology park.
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Keystone Commons
RIDC rehabilitated several original buildings which now house over 40 companies and employ about 1,100 people.
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Westmoreland Innovation Center
The center for technology and value-added manufacturing within the region.
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Connecting Communities
The tangible impact RIDC has on people and places around our region is accelerating as new projects begin to take shape. Having led the development of 29 past and current projects, RIDC’s current property portfolio includes nearly 8 million square feet.
RIDC Mill 19
From an Industrial Steel-Making Past to a Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Future
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Park Improvements
RIDC has worked on many community improvement projects
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Our Partners
RIDC was founded in the mid-1950s when Pittsburgh’s business and civic leadership were concerned that the region did not have the space to attract companies contributing to the nation’s light industrial boom. With heavy manufacturing taking up much of the available space in the region’s center and along the rivers, the newly formed RIDC looked to the suburbs to find space for new businesses.
RIDC O'Hara Industrial Park
From an Industrial Steel-Making Past to a Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Future
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Our Partners
Creating partnerships with communities and diverse groups of stakeholders, working together toward long-term, achievable, transformative objectives.
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan program provides low-interest loans and lines of credit to Pennsylvania businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs within the commonwealth, as well as for the development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities. Loan applications are packaged and underwritten by a network of certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) that partner with PIDA.
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Department of Community and Economic Development
The Department of Community and Economic Development’s mission is to encourage the shared prosperity of all Pennsylvanians by supporting good stewardship and sustainable development initiatives across our commonwealth. With a keen eye toward diversity and inclusiveness, we act as advisors and advocates, providing strategic technical assistance, training, and financial resources to help our communities and industries flourish.
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City of Pittsburgh
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Pennsylvania was founded as a commonwealth for the common good. It has become the ideological compass for our American values of freedom tolerance, and individual rights. Today, Pennsylvania continues to lead the way for successful businesses and communities with innovation, imagination, and our legendary can-do spirit. It’s truly a state where you can
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Office of the Budget
Governor's Action Team
Are you looking to expand or relocate your business in PA? The Governor’s Action Team is ready to assist you in implementing your business growth strategy.
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Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection's mission is to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. We will work as partners with individuals, organizations, governments and businesses to prevent pollution and restore our natural resources.
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Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
The URA is the City of Pittsburgh’s economic development enterprise. We help bridge public and private interests to invest in meaningful equitable developments that promote housing affordability, economic mobility, entrepreneurship and neighborhood revitalization.
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Community Development Corporation of Butler County
The CDC is the lead economic development organization in Butler County that proactively creates an environment for private industry to create and retain jobs through our coordination of leaders from local business, municipal, county and other elected officials and organizations at all levels of government.
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Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
Recognized as a leader in Pennsylvania for industrial park development, the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) is a non-profit corporation formed in October 1983, by the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners. WCIDC is governed by a board of directors, which are the County Commissioners.
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Allegheny County Economic Development
As Allegheny County's lead economic and residential development agency, we coordinate development initiatives, ranging in scope from the revitalization of the former Carrie Furnace site to the home improvement dreams of a single county resident.
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Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation
The Regional Chamber’s staff strives to work as a single entity focused on providing needed organized economic, community, and leadership development programs meant to create opportunities capable of transforming the lives of Lawrence County’s residents.
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Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Fay-Penn was incorporated in 1991 to assist in the economic development revitalization efforts in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. As part of our mission, we are committed to providing comprehensive business development services to make our clients more competitive in a global marketplace.
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Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland
The Economic Growth Connection works in cooperation with governmental agencies, chambers of commerce and financial institutions to support emerging and expanding companies in Westmoreland County. It offers assistance to companies considering a location in our region.
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Indiana County Center for Economic Operations
The Indiana County Center for Economic Operations (CEO) is a county-wide public-private partnership dedicated to furthering the economic prosperity of the communities in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
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Armstrong County Industrial Development Council
The Armstrong County Industrial Development Council (ACIDC) is a private, non-profit economic development agency that provides single-point-of-contact service for emerging or expanding business and industry. Owners of industrial parks and leasable facilities, the ACIDC works closely with government agencies and financial institutions to present prospective clients with a variety of resources necessary to facilitate expansion and relocation into any part of Armstrong County.
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Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
Beaver County has a unique concentration of central business districts throughout the county. Our goal is to reduce the vacancy rates in the business districts to increase community vitality and grow the local job market to create a more attractive community.
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Greene County Industrial Developments
For the past 50 years, Greene County Industrial Developments, Inc. has played a key role in the economic development of Greene County. For decades we have been blending a pro-business attitude and a low-cost of doing business with a rich history, abundant natural resources, recreation, beautiful scenery, educational opportunities and countless financial incentives.
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Redevelopment Authority of Duquesne
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has grown into the largest business association in Washington County and is the largest Chamber of Commerce in Southwestern Pennsylvania. From small businesses to the county’s largest employer, our goal is to promote and advance the interests of our members.
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