Mount Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC)

Community DevelopmentCommunity development is a broad term used to promote a variety of change elements into a neighborhood. From open space and recreation to public safety, community development ensures community growth and quality of life. A MW/DH signature is its open spaces, embodied by a remarkable view of the City; the community has an unsurpassed urban green space which includes Emerald View Park. MWCDC works in partnership with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to maintain a community voice in the stewardship of Emerald View Park and community green spaces.

Housing DevelopmentResidential and community development projects encourage long-term development benefits to the neighborhood and improve the communitys housing stock. These projects leverage the communitys existing architectural and historic character, mass transit resources and accessibility to quality housing.

Business DevelopmentBusiness development at the neighborhood level begins by taking advantage of existing resources and assets in the community including the close proximity to the downtown core business district, affordable single-family homes, access to parks and recreation, mass transit availability and an active core business district. Additionally, a tremendous visitor/tourism base due to the magnificent city skyline and great amenities like the restaurants on Grandview Avenue help to retain existing businesses and attract new ones to Mount Washington and Duquesne Heights (MW/DH).