Urban Redevelopment Authority Approves Plan To Develop Former Civic Arena Site

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Urban Redevelopment Authority approved plans to develop the former Civic Arena site.
It’s a $750 million project and up until now, it’s been hung up by disagreements between the Penguins and the Hill District community.
Last week, the deal was almost canceled when the URA tabled the plan, and the Penguins withdrew from the project.
On Thursday, the URA voted virtually to approve plans.
“It will be the largest community agreement that the City of Pi