Publications & Research
Our development philosophy is “to return hope and generate life back into urban neighborhoods through economic revitalization and commercial and residential development throughout the country.” This mission is the foundation that defines our sustainable development practices. We incorporate sustainable urban design, innovative ideas, and strategic mix-use and land use planning into all the development, planning, design, and construction efforts projects which we participate. These guiding principles are central to a successful outcome in growing a healthy community and have materialized into the accolades, awards, and recognition listed below:

 

 

2006
5/31/2006 New board members, chair, tributes announced at Chamber

2/24/2006 African American Cultural Center Construction Manager chosen
Urban League CEO Esther Bush and Irvin E. Williams, CEO of Ebony Development

2005
12/9/2005 10th Annual Ron Brown Dinner honors community leaders
11/24/2005 A Swank Party ... and the week in review
11/9/2005 O’Connor Elected Pittsburgh Mayor
11/1/2005 50 Men of Influence
10/29/2005 Urban League to bestow honors at annual dinner
9/17/2005 Hill District grocery store may be closer
6/2005 To Tell The Truth…12 plus one positive men
5/24/2005 Blacks not as scarce elsewhere in real estate
5/15/2005 The family dynamic in business
5/1/2005 2005 Black Trailblazers...Celebrating Black Accomplishments,
2005 Centre Avenue corridor still work in progress,
2005 Lack of food stores in urban areas prompts public hearing,
2005 Rendell presents $1.4 Mil to Kingsley Association
2005 Current generation of entrepreneurs, role models
2005 Study touts viability of Hill grocery
2005 Prostate screening breakfast sparks increased awareness
2005 Urban buying power compared

2004
11/19/2004 One developer showing interest in building Hill District grocery,
8/8/2004 Study shows marketing research on neighborhoods can miss the point
5/3/2004 "Newsmaker"
5/1/2004 Irvin E Williams appointed to Urban Redevelopment Forum.
4/3/2004 URA hires planner for Hill revival

2003
4/20/2003 Developer Pushes for Revitalized Hill
4/18/2003 Local Firm to Help in Renewal of Hill District

2002
7/11/2002 Panel considers Mellon Arena historic status
10/11/2001 Hill residents back public housing plan

2000
10/15/2000 Hill District developer proposes supermarket,
2/1/2000 Building dreams on the Hill

1999
12/31/1999 The Roundtable: Black business in Pittsburgh,
12/30/1999 Competition to develop a Hill District site
11/25/1999 New building in Pittsburgh's Hill District to have shops, offices
3/30/1999 Developers plan Hill District office building with shops

 

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