Our Projects | Northside Community Development Fund

Bier’s Pub

“The support of the Northside Community Development Fund made me feel confident and capable of opening my business,” said Jake Bier.

The Bonvue Street Development Strategy

The Bonvue Street development strategy calls for the creation of affordable homeownership opportunities in Pittsburgh’s Observatory Hill neighborhood.

Business District Revitalization

Observatory Hill is in the midst of a major redevelopment effort. These properties will be developed to support the continued revitalization of the area.

Café on the Corner

The NSCDF helped finance the start-up of Café on the Corner. The Café’s owners invite you to feed your soul with our most popular dishes!

Observatory Hill Deli and M&A Tax

“It’s amazing that they [the Northside Community Development Fund] takes on projects that other lenders don’t want to take.”

The Woodland Avenue Revitalization Strategy

The Woodland Avenue Revitalization Strategy consists of an acquisition, rehab, and resale strategy of vacant homes in the Marshall Shadeland neighborhood on the Northside.

Penn Brewery

Penn Brewery has been a Northside staple ever since it opened in 1986, and as one of the first craft brewers in the region, has left quite a stamp both in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks

In the fast-paced world of today, self-care is more important than ever, and that’s what Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks hopes to provide the Northside community.

Young Brothers Bar and Event Space

“You couldn’t imagine how big [Northside Community Development Fund] helped,” said Jamie Younger, owner of Young Brothers Bar. “It definitely expanded the number of people we could serve in the community.”

Elliance

“I have a really wonderful relationship with the Northside Community Development Fund. They’ve been there for us when we needed them, they’ve been our cheerleaders.” –Abu Noaman, owner of Elliance Inc.

Fabled Table

“We’ve had a working relationship with them for 15 years now,” said Lisa Ferguson, founder of Fabled Table. “It’s been wonderful! They make it very easy, they’ve been very accommodating.”

Northside Successes