More than $1.22 million awarded to invest in Pittsburgh’s economy

Allegheny County Delegation January 17, 2024 | 1:16 PM

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16 – Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded $1.223 million to invest in Pittsburgh’s economy.

Grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund will fund 10 projects in Mayes’ district:

$500,000 to the Zoological Society of Pittsburgh to repair the Water’s Edge Exhibit.
$125,000 to Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to restore the exterior parapet of the Negley Rotunda, to prevent water from leaking into the building.
$100,000 to Latino Community Center to renovate its first floor.
$100,000 to Rodef Shalom Congregation to replace the roof.
$100,000 to the Urban Redevelopment Authority to renovate 501 Larimer St. and relocate the lottery store to 25 Meadow St.
$75,000 to Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Corp. to provide 37 more affordable housing units.
$75,000 to Pittsburgh Opera Inc. for expenses.
$63,000 to the Citizen Science Lab to build the site.
$50,000 to the Jubilee Association to renovate the facility.
$35,000 to Center of Life to develop the facility.

“These grants from the GEDTF will allow us to invest in Pittsburgh’s economy by supporting recreation, community services and affordable housing throughout Allegheny County,” Mayes said. “While Pittsburgh continues to attract more tourists, we have the opportunity to enhance recreational activities, diversify Pittsburgh’s services to better represent marginalized communities, and address the high cost of living with more affordable housing for our residents, as well.”

“I am delighted to be supporting the organizations that support our community, especially those taking new approaches to housing, safe roads and green transit,” Sen. Jay Costa said. “Supporting these crucial community organizations to improve their infrastructure is just one way we can continue to deliver safe, welcoming spaces for every Pennsylvanian.”

Established in 2004 by the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, the GEDTF appropriates funds from gaming revenue to invest in economic development.

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