Promoting awareness and affordable access to nutrient-rich, whole foods that support wellness

Partnering with businesses to organize artistic, musical, and intellectual activities and increase creative expression outlets for the Downtown community

Increasing access to affordable fitness programs, organizing public initiatives to improve walkability and active transportation in the city, and encouraging walking, biking, and other forms of movement within daily routines

Curious what Living Well Initiative events look like in action? Click below to explore highlights from our past events and see how we bring wellness, movement, and community together downtown.

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Be part of a growing wellness movement that’s making downtown healthier, happier, and more connected. When you join LWI, you’ll get monthly updates with exclusive perks, upcoming event details, and insider news from our partner network—local gyms, restaurants, yoga studios, fitness pros, and more.

No cost. No catch. Just good energy, great partners, and a community that wants to live well together.

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Partner with the Living Well Initiative

Are you a local business looking to connect with downtown residents and support a healthier community? The Living Well Initiative partners with gyms, restaurants, wellness providers, and small businesses to offer exclusive discounts, host events, and build meaningful connections with our growing audience.

By joining LWI, your business gains visibility, community engagement, and the chance to be part of a city-wide wellness movement that’s good for people and business.
📩 Interested in partnering?

Email info@pittsburghdna.org to get started.


Cross Body Dance + Movement

CrossBody Dance + Movement offers Latin dance classes and training specializing in Salsa and Bachata.

LWI Member Discount

  • 10% discount on class passes for LWI members

Pilates Sol

Pilates Sol has proudly served as downtown Pittsburgh’s first and only free-standing private Pilates studio.

Alihan’s Mediterranean Cuisine

Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine is a family-owned and operated restaurant that brings a piece of Turkey to Downtown Pittsburgh.

Live Fresh

Juice and smoothie bar known for its fresh, vegan, and gluten-free offerings

LWI Partners

Con Alma

Restaurant and jazz bar located in downtown Pittsburgh's cultural district

Yuzu Bar + Kitchen

We combine bold Asian flavors with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are both delicious and innovative.

UFC Gym

UFC GYM is home to many convenient amenities such as Recovery, Youth Gym, Turf, and Personal Training.

LWI Member Discount

  • $0 enrollment on any membership purchased during the initiative + free Styku body scans

Aither Yoga

Clean Yoga in a clean space with clean heat & humidity. Advanced air cleaning technologies combine with clinical-grade construction & steam heat.

Etage Athletic Club

Downtown Pittsburgh's Premier Fitness, Athletic & Wellbeing Center

LWI Member Discount

  • Monthly membership at $39.99/month for all new members + Receive one free personal training session each month (until Oct. 1, 2025)