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A supporting organization
of South Side Local Development Company
Neighborhood Development Ventures, Inc. is a non-profit, supporting
organization of the South Side Local Development Company created
to pursue real estate development projects beyond the traditional
boundaries served by the SSLDC. The staff of NDV works in conjunction
with local community groups to develop projects that respond to
neighborhood needs. NDV is staffed by the real estate development
staff of the SSLDC and is guided by a nine member volunteer Board
of Directors. Some current NDV projects include:
Arlington
Avenue
To improve the “gateway” to the Arlington Heights public
housing community, NDV is in the predevelopment stage of building
six single-family homes on or near the eastern end of Arlington
Avenue. This is the first phase of a larger strategy designed to
address pockets of distressed housing, provide quality neighborhood
housing to underserved markets, and influence the redevelopment
of the Arlington Heights site.
Hilltop
Housing Initiative
The Hilltop
Housing Initiative is a 50-unit affordable housing development to
revitalize Pittsburgh's Allentown, Beltzhoover, and Knoxville neighborhoods.
Phase I of the project will replace two blighted homes and six vacant
lots. Eight units are under construction and expected to be
completed in late 2005. In all, the development wil replace more
than 20 blighted structures and 40 vacant lots along Beltzhoover
Avenue, and Climax, Industry, Estella, and Curtin streets.
Bausman
Street Independent Living
In January 2006, NDV and ACTION-Housing Inc. completed 12 apartments
for low-income persons with disabilities. Mercy Behavioral Health,
Residential Care Services, and United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh
provide on-site supports for residents. This is an urban infill
project designed to match the character of the existing neighborhood
and have a catalytic effect on the residential market. In June 2006,
BSIL received a Silver award during the Commonwealth Design Awards
hosted by 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, and was the only development
from Allegheny County recognized.
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