Your Voice, Our Future: Pittsburgh 2050 Begins Its Journey

Published on January 29, 2025

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Your Voice, Our Future: Pittsburgh 2050 Begins Its Journey

Pittsburgh, PA – Every neighborhood tells a story. Every resident holds a dream for tomorrow. On January 30th, 2025, Pittsburgh begins an unprecedented journey to weave these stories and dreams into a shared vision for our city's future.

For generations, Pittsburgh's 90 neighborhoods have been the heart and soul of our city – where families have grown, where communities have flourished, and where countless memories have been made. Now, for the first time in our city's rich 200-year history, Pittsburgh 2050 brings all these neighborhoods together to imagine and create our collective future.

"Pittsburgh 2050 is about honoring our past while boldly stepping into our future," said Mayor Ed Gainey. "While we've had numerous neighborhood plans that have shaped our communities, now is the time to understand how all these pieces fit together. From public health to housing, from environmental justice to economic opportunity – we need a unified vision that builds on our past work while charting a bold path forward. This isn't just another plan – it's about bringing every voice to the table to create a shared blueprint for the next generation of Pittsburghers."

The initiative emphasizes a "Just Transition" approach, addressing historical inequities while creating pathways for sustainable development. Key focus areas include housing affordability and neighborhood preservation, environmental justice and climate action, economic opportunity and jobs, transportation and infrastructure improvements, public health and safety, internet and broadband access, and urban technology.

A Steering Committee of civic and community leaders will guide Pittsburgh 2050. Committee members represent diverse neighborhoods, businesses, institutions, and community organizations. They will oversee the planning process, review recommendations, and support implementation. Members have expertise in key areas, including housing, economic development, early childhood and education, environmental justice, and public health.

The Steering Committee members are: 

Alex Wallach Hanson, Executive Director, Pittsburgh United

Angel Gober, Executive Director, 412 Justice

Aweys Mwaliya, President, Somali Bantu Community Association of Pittsburgh

Barb Warwick, City Council Member, District 5

Bethany Davidson, Community Development Officer, PNC

Bobby Wilson, City Council Member, District 1

Brittini Wright-Burley, Owner and CEO, Wright Childcare Solutions

Camila Rivera-Tinsley, CEO, Women & Girls Foundation

Cara Ciminillo, Executive Director, Trying Together

Catherine Qureshi, CEO, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Christine Mondor, FAIA (Co-Chair), Principal, EvolveEA

Daniel Lavelle (co-chair), City Council President

Dennis Davin, Senior VP, JLL

Diana Bucco, President, Buhl Foundation

Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, President, Point Park University

Dr. Erik Garrett, Associate Professor in Dept. of Communications & Rhetorical Studies, Duquesne University

Elizabeth Cuevas, MD, Division Chief Center of Inclusive Health, AHN

Gina Bleck, Vice Chancellor for Planning, Design, and Construction, Univ. of Pittsburgh

Jason Kunzman, President and CEO, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

Jeremy Waldrup, President & CEO, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Juan Garrett, Executive Director, Riverside Center for Innovation

Dr. Kathi Elliott, CEO, Gwen’s Girls

Kelly Henderson, Executive Director, Grounded Strategies

Kenneth Doyno, AIA, President, Rothschild Doyno Collaborative

Kenya Porter, Program Manager, Google

Kirk Holbrook, Regional STEAM Ecosystem Lead, Remake Learning

Kristy Trautmann, Executive Director, FISA Foundation

Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Laura Chu Wiens, Executive Director, Pittsburghers for Public Transit

Laura Poskin, Executive Director, Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh

Lena Andrews, CEO, Action-Housing

Lisa Schroeder, CEO, Pittsburgh Foundation

Lyndsey Sickler, Executive Director, Proud Haven

Matthew Mehalik, Ph.D., Executive Director, Breathe Project

Mike Polite, Senior VP of Development, Beacon Communities

Monica Ruiz, Executive Director, Casa San Jose

Nadyli Nuñez, CEO, Ascender

Quintin Bullock, President, CCAC

Ralph Horgan, Associate VP, CMU

Rev. Brenda J. Gregg, Executive Director, Project Destiny

Rob Cherry, CEO, Partner4Work

Samantha Black, Founder and Board President, Greenwood Plan

Scott Bricker, Executive Director, BikePGH

Stefani Pashman, CEO, Allegheny Conference

Terence S. Dermody, M.D., Professor & Chair of Pediatrics, Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Tracey Reed Armant, Senior Program Officer, Grable Foundation and PPS School Board

Your Journey to Shape Pittsburgh Starts Here–Kickoff Event Details:

  • Date: January 30th, 2025
  • Time: 5pm to 8pm 
  • Location:  Wintergarden at PPG Place, 1 PPG Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 1522
  • Experience: Interactive storytelling stations, neighborhood connections, and envisioning Pittsburgh’s future 
  • Registration: [Link]

Whether your family has been here for generations or you've just made Pittsburgh your home, your voice matters. This is your chance to help write the next chapter of Pittsburgh's story – a story of unity, opportunity, and promise for all.

Can't make the kickoff? The journey is just beginning: 

  • Share your family's story through the "90-to-1" campaign here!
  • Apply to join a working group to guide our city's future
    • Apply to join the Community Working Group here! 
    • Apply to join the Youth Working Group here!
  • Visit Pgh2050.com to learn more!

About Pittsburgh 2050 

Pittsburgh 2050 is a two-year initiative uniting all 90 neighborhoods to create our city's first comprehensive citywide plan. Through engaging 30,000 residents, we'll craft a vision that honors our heritage while building a more equitable, sustainable, and vibrant future for all Pittsburghers.

 

Olga George
olga.george@pittsburghpa.gov
412-627-0679

 

 

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