Arts Landing, a new four-acre, $31 million outdoor civic space on the 8th Street block of Downtown Pittsburgh is now officially open. This comes as Pittsburgh prepares to host hundreds of thousands of sports fans at Point State Park and across Downtown Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft on April 23 through April 25.
The Arts Landing project was one of three major public space improvement projects uniting the city’s private sector, local government, corporate leaders, and nonprofits behind a plan to build more housing, revitalize public spaces, and improve safety, cleanliness, and affordability downtown.
“Arts Landing is a truly transformative project for Downtown Pittsburgh, helping to turn the city’s golden triangle into a vibrant residential and entertainment hub that will encourage more people to live and work Downtown,” said Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger.
The project has attracted nearly $600 million in public and private investment, including $62.6 million from the Commonwealth, $27.1 million from local government, and $376.9 million in private capital — with additional support from federal funding, foundations, and corporate donors. These investments are expected to generate more than 3,500 construction jobs over the next four years. As a result of these efforts, the city was designated as a Thrive Outside community last year — a national recognition for their regional efforts to expand outdoor access and strengthen community connections.
The new outdoor space was developed by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and supported by investments from businesses, nonprofits, local government, and the Commonwealth.
“Arts Landing builds on the Cultural Trust’s mission by creating a new Downtown destination where people want to gather, stay longer, and return more often,” said Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “This is a momentous day for the Trust, Downtown, and our entire region. Thank you to all our partners whose leadership, generosity, and collaboration have brought us to this special moment.”
