One of Pittsburgh’s most iconic properties along the Monongahela River is under new ownership as of November 21, 2025. MS Development, a Massachusetts-based firm, purchased the lot with a plan to “elevate the retail, dining and entertainment experience while creating new opportunities for office and mixed-use partners.”

Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, Downtown Pittsburgh is investing $600 million in community development projects. Arts Landing, a 4-acre outdoor entertainment complex, is an exciting addition to these upgrades. The $31 million public park will host concerts, birthday parties, and free festivals.

In just a few weeks, on November 13th, the next Downtown Development Activities Meeting (DAM) will be held. As a Registered Community Organization (RCO), the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) will be in attendance. These meetings are a chance to discuss developments and projects before they enter the city planning stage.

As Downtown Pittsburgh continues to evolve, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is creating space for the community to make an impact on its future. This June, DNA will be launching its new Downtown Dialogues series, an open forum for residents, business owners, and city leaders to connect, collaborate, and create a meaningful conversation.

A citywide conversation on building a stronger, more inclusive Pittsburgh is happening soon, and your voice matters! On Tuesday, April 30th, from 5 PM to 8 PM, the Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan Team is hosting the Public Forum on a Just Transition at the CCAC Allegheny Campus. The evening will focus on what a fair and healthy transition for the city’s future could look like, with community input at the heart of the discussion.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is excited to launch its highly anticipated Downtown Dialogues discussion series on downtown development. This inaugural panel will be held on June 11, 7pm, on Point Park Campus in Lawrence Hall, Room 200. The topic for this panel will be retail development. For each panel discussion, there will be a moderator and 3-4 panelists.