2010 Annual Report - The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
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A N N U A L<br />
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<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong> photographer: John Altdorfer
Message from the President<br />
Dear <strong>Downtown</strong> Stakeholder:<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> continued to have great success in <strong>2010</strong>. <strong>The</strong> opening of 3 PNC, the Fairmont Hotel,<br />
and a “reborn” lower Fifth Avenue brought new life to the historic <strong>Downtown</strong> corridor. Market Square<br />
underwent a complete redesign and, along with the opening of the adjacent Market Square Place, promises<br />
to serve as a catalyst for <strong>Downtown</strong>’s burgeoning residential and dining scene. In addition, the new August<br />
Wilson Center, a strong office market performance, and twice as many people living <strong>Downtown</strong> as compared<br />
to 10 years ago are all evidence of a <strong>Downtown</strong> that continues to evolve into a vibrant 21 st century city.<br />
<strong>The</strong> PDP continued to support <strong>Downtown</strong>’s momentum. <strong>The</strong> Clean Team — along with the new PDP<br />
Street Team — kept <strong>Downtown</strong> clean while managing nuisance crime. Market Square’s reconstruction<br />
created a dynamic new <strong>Downtown</strong> destination. Throughout the year, the PDP addressed stakeholder<br />
concerns about the cost of parking by becoming engaged in the discussion about monetization of parking<br />
assets. <strong>The</strong> PDP’s <strong>Downtown</strong> housing market research resulted in a broader strategy renewing our housing<br />
efforts, and our advocacy for transportation funding helped bring light to one of the region’s most pressing<br />
concerns. <strong>The</strong> PDP also conducted a study of the transportation needs of <strong>Downtown</strong> workers and realized<br />
the completion of 18 Paris to <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> street activation projects. In the spirit of the city’s 21 st century cache,<br />
the PDP continued to embrace new technology by incorporating QR Codes and mobile technology into its<br />
overall marketing strategy. It is easy to see why <strong>2010</strong> represented a major progression towards the PDP’s<br />
vision of a dynamic and compelling <strong>Downtown</strong> and why it is becoming a “Center of Growth” address in 2011.<br />
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Without question, the coming year holds a new set of opportunities and challenges; however, the 2011 PDP<br />
Business Plan will help shape the course of continued growth for <strong>Downtown</strong> and the region. <strong>The</strong> energy<br />
associated with the opening of the Consol Arena along with the planned redevelopment of the 28-acre<br />
Mellon Arena site, a new Hill District grocery store and YMCA provide a level of optimism for the Hill District<br />
that has not been seen in recent history. <strong>The</strong> opening of the Stage AE amphitheater, the reconstruction of<br />
Wood Street, and the thoughtful expansion of Point Park University provide new opportunities for further<br />
growth. Funding, particularly as it relates to public transit, and the expected higher cost of parking <strong>Downtown</strong>,<br />
are clearly challenges the PDP will address in 2011.<br />
In 2011, the PDP remains focused on the delivery of exceptional clean and safe services by engaging the Police<br />
Department, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Building Inspection and others to improve dramatically<br />
the <strong>Downtown</strong> environment. Additionally, the PDP will renew the BID, prepare a new five-year strategic<br />
organizational plan and increase membership while also implementing an economic development strategy to<br />
drive down the funding gap for housing, reinforce strong office market rates, and manage the new Market Square.<br />
Despite challenges, the PDP is well-positioned organizationally and financially to deliver a high level of service.<br />
As a mature, visible, and innovative leader in <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>’s urban development, the PDP will continue to serve its<br />
constituency by allocating resources and maximizing stakeholder return on investment.<br />
While my time at the PDP has come to an end, I am proud of the work the staff has accomplished and am<br />
confident they, along with the Board and the PDP’s new leader, will continue their hard work to meet your<br />
expectations of a great <strong>Downtown</strong>. Thank you for your support over the last five years. I will treasure the<br />
memories and friends I made while in <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.<br />
Yours truly,<br />
Michael Edwards<br />
President & CEO<br />
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From Our Sponsors<br />
Dear <strong>Downtown</strong> Leader:<br />
We are proud to once again sponsor the <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong>’s <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
It is no surprise to us that <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> was voted the<br />
country’s Most Livable City by Forbes.com in <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
We are excited to see our great city continue to<br />
make its mark in 2011. We truly believe that<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> is a city that has it all – affordability, safety,<br />
steady income growth, championship sports teams<br />
and a thriving cultural scene.<br />
Since 1994, Leech Tishman has proudly partnered<br />
with the region’s leading businesses, providing them<br />
with a full-range of legal services in order to help<br />
them grow, prosper and provide a strong foundation<br />
for the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.<br />
We have always believed that there is no better city<br />
in America to live and work. Together, let’s continue<br />
to spread the word that <strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> is a<br />
great place to live, work, play and conduct business.<br />
Very truly yours,<br />
Pete A. Fuscaldo<br />
Dear <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong> Leaders and Stakeholders:<br />
Welcome.<br />
All of us at Huntington are excited for 2011 – this<br />
marks the year we are moving into our new regional<br />
headquarters at the iconic Grant Building in <strong>Downtown</strong><br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>. We selected <strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
because it is a simply one of the greatest places to<br />
work, live and play.<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>’s growth is remarkable in the face of<br />
challenging times, but <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> has always been resilient<br />
and will continue to be an example of progress for our<br />
country. At Huntington, we are growing our business,<br />
too, and will be opening another banking branch in<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>. And, we are especially proud<br />
that so many of you are turning to Huntington to help<br />
fund your company’s growth and to help make your<br />
money work harder.<br />
At Huntington, we believe it is important to do more<br />
for the community. That’s why we are proud to support<br />
the <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong> and their tireless<br />
efforts to make a lasting difference in <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.<br />
Best regards always,<br />
Dave Hammer<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Region President<br />
Huntington<br />
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A Comprehensive <strong>Downtown</strong> Revitalization Program<br />
Vision<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> is one of America’s great urban centers.<br />
Mission<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong> provides dynamic leadership and a consistent voice to improve the<br />
vitality of <strong>Downtown</strong> through enhanced services, advocacy, collaboration and marketing.<br />
Strategic Initiatives<br />
<strong>The</strong> PDP actively pursues five strategic initiatives:<br />
A clean and safe strategy to maintain and promote an inviting <strong>Downtown</strong> experience<br />
An advocacy and public policy strategy to the realization of <strong>Downtown</strong>’s full potential<br />
A transportation and parking strategy to improve access to <strong>Downtown</strong><br />
A housing and economic development strategy to increase the livability<br />
and generate economic vitality<br />
A marketing strategy to support the promotion of <strong>Downtown</strong> and the work<br />
of the PDP including communications, public relations, social media and events<br />
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Funding<br />
<strong>The</strong> PDP has five main funding sources to support its initiatives.<br />
First, as the management entity for <strong>Downtown</strong>’s Business improvement District (BID), the PDP receives funding<br />
from assessments paid by <strong>Downtown</strong> property owners and operates in agreement with the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
to manage BID activities. Second, it receives dues from voluntary members who want to invest in the future of<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong>. Third, through the support of foundations for important project-specific activities. Fourth, government<br />
grants and, fifth, through earnings from advertising, fees and sponsorships.<br />
Partners<br />
<strong>The</strong> PDP works with a range of organizations to deliver its vision of <strong>Downtown</strong>. Partners include government agencies<br />
and neighborhood associations, as well as business, community, civic and cultural organizations.<br />
Business Improvement District (BID)<br />
<strong>The</strong> BID was created by City Council in 1997 and renewed for a third five-year term in November 2006 at the<br />
request of the <strong>Downtown</strong> property owners.<br />
<strong>The</strong> BID includes 100 blocks of the Central Business District and the boundaries are the Golden Triangle. More than<br />
4,000 businesses and 350 property owners are located within the BID area.<br />
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<strong>2010</strong> Accomplishments<br />
Street Team<br />
Bike patrol miles: 425<br />
Panhandling (passive and aggressive): 1,188 incidents<br />
Homeless outreach cases: 1,748<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> security professional meetings with <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Police: 10<br />
Sweaters collected during the <strong>Annual</strong> Neighborhood Sweater Drive: 747<br />
Clean Team<br />
Labor hours: 21,900<br />
Trash removed: 1.1 million lbs. (trash cans, alleys and sidewalks)<br />
Graffiti tags removed: 4,010<br />
Equipment hours: 2,611<br />
Hospitality assistance: 14,121<br />
Cleaned alleys (multiple times), painted fixtures and removed graffiti<br />
Miles of sidewalk power washed: 23.3<br />
Renovated 50 trash cans<br />
Expanded the “No Smoking” cigarette urn program<br />
Replaced and upgraded all clean and safe equipment<br />
Advocacy and Public Policy<br />
Advocated for affordable parking rates – whether public or private<br />
Advocated for transportation funding – KeepPGHMoving.com<br />
Transportation and Parking<br />
Assisted the implementation of the Port Authority Transit Development Plan<br />
Improved pedestrian and bike safety in <strong>Downtown</strong><br />
Conducted transportation needs assessment of <strong>Downtown</strong> commuters and benchmarked against 2003 survey data<br />
Began the feasibility study for a high performance ‘T’ <strong>Downtown</strong> Connector<br />
Increased usage of annual parking reservations by 108% from 2009 - <strong>2010</strong><br />
Completed <strong>2010</strong> Walk Challenge with about 300 participants<br />
Housing<br />
Closed one Vacant Upper Floor loan<br />
Marketed the Condo Tax Abatement Program to homebuyers and developers<br />
Completed a residential market analysis to direct future investment<br />
Established Vertical Life online forum and hosted 1,500 residents to the <strong>Downtown</strong> Block Party<br />
Created “Don’t You Want to Live <strong>Downtown</strong>” coaster marketing program and distributed to restaurants<br />
Continued partnership with Harris <strong>The</strong>ater through sponsorship of resident-selected movies series, “<strong>Downtown</strong> Classics”<br />
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Market Square<br />
Completed the reconstruction of Market Square<br />
with the Mayor and URA<br />
Managed Market Square on a daily basis<br />
Produced and/or assisted with more than 93 events<br />
in Market Square<br />
Renovated 28 trash cans in Market Square<br />
Installed new Market Square Season of Lights choreographed<br />
holiday light show (funded by Colcom Foundation)<br />
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Economic Development<br />
• Incorporated Center of Opportunity into office<br />
recruitment marketing campaign<br />
• Completed 18 Paris to <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> projects amounting<br />
to $550,847 in new investment<br />
• Revitalized Market Square by working collaboratively<br />
with merchants and property owners<br />
• Published a Live, Work and Commute research<br />
report for <strong>Downtown</strong><br />
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Administration, Membership and Fundraising<br />
Completed year 4 of the 5-year strategic organizational plan<br />
Raised $180,000 in membership revenue<br />
Secured $336,000 in sponsorship funding<br />
Established a capital reserve fund<br />
Moved and upgraded PDP office<br />
Adopted comprehensive organizational policies<br />
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Marketing<br />
Launched mobile website<br />
Implemented an aggressive public relations strategy<br />
Utilized the website, mobile technology, e-newsletter<br />
and social media to consistently engage stakeholders<br />
in <strong>Downtown</strong> news/events<br />
Improved usability of website with upgrades<br />
and enhancements<br />
Increased website traffic significantly: daily average of<br />
website hits increased 61% from 2009 - <strong>2010</strong><br />
Secured funding for website upgrade/redesign in 2011<br />
Produced a successful series of events — Membership<br />
Appreciation; <strong>Downtown</strong> Neighborhood Block Party<br />
and REALTOR ® <strong>Downtown</strong> Tour<br />
Attracted more than 800,000 people to the 50 th<br />
Anniversary of Light Up Night ® Weekend and holiday<br />
season activities ($21 million economic impact)<br />
Produced and hosted a monthly radio show,<br />
“<strong>The</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong> View”<br />
Created three <strong>Downtown</strong>-specific guides: Late Night<br />
and Weekend Dining, Wedding, and Kid-Friendly<br />
Introduced the use of QR Codes (Quick Response)<br />
on PDP trash cans and advertisements linking back<br />
to website via mobile technology<br />
Partnered with Visit<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> to complete<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>Hosts training for 100 front-line personnel<br />
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To be successful, the delivery of real value to our property owners and members must be a priority for the<br />
Board of Directors and staff throughout 2011.<br />
Clean and Safe<br />
Enhance safety and outreach services to decrease nuisance crimes and assist the homeless.<br />
Continue working relationship with the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Police Department, County<br />
District Attorney, and all <strong>Downtown</strong> security personnel.<br />
Increase visible police <strong>Downtown</strong>.<br />
Develop legislation to enhance the pedestrian environment.<br />
Execute a new Enhanced Services Agreement with the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.<br />
Provide seasonal caretaker services in Market Square through the Clean Team program.<br />
Refurbish 50 existing trash cans serving <strong>Downtown</strong>.<br />
Improve the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> and Lamar Advertising contract to assure proper<br />
maintenance and repair of 30 bus shelters and six kiosk locations <strong>Downtown</strong>.<br />
Maintain ongoing and effective dialogue with key social service agencies.<br />
Conduct two community benefit events such as Greater <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Community<br />
Food Bank Drive and Neighborhood Sweater Drive.<br />
Organize and implement an intensive 6-month Super Clean program.<br />
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Advocacy and Public Policy<br />
Secure State Historic Tax Credits to reduce the financing gap for <strong>Downtown</strong> housing and commercial development.<br />
Implement KeepPGHMoving.com transportation funding campaign.<br />
Advocate for additional parking; a centralized parking management plan and affordable parking rates.<br />
Advocate for an improved pre-development process to increase the speed and consistency of the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>,<br />
PWSA, and other required approval processes.<br />
Utilize the Board and staff to advocate effectively for local, state, and federal actions which are critical to the success of<br />
other priority action items.<br />
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Transportation and Parking<br />
Assess the impact on <strong>Downtown</strong> of the Port Authority’s Transit Development Plan.<br />
Advance parking options supportive of the broader downtown mission of the PDP.<br />
Educate the community about the positive impacts of the opening of the North Shore Connector.<br />
Assist the Port Authority in securing funding commitments to launch a High Performance ‘T’ in March 2012.<br />
Promote alternative transportation options for <strong>Downtown</strong>.<br />
Participate in MOVEPGH, the Transportation section of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.<br />
Housing<br />
Promote the Vacant Upper Floors Loan Program (VUF) and close on four $250,000 loans in 2011.<br />
Create a residential “tool-kit” and aggressively market incentive programs to close the financing gap and demonstrate<br />
the feasibility of <strong>Downtown</strong> housing.<br />
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Educate the broader real estate community including developers, mortgage brokers, appraisers, realtors, and homebuyers<br />
regarding the value/success of <strong>Downtown</strong> housing.<br />
Market Square<br />
Present a full year of Market Square events/programs to continue the positive Market Square momentum.<br />
Provide permitting assistance, as directed by the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, to other groups interested in utilizing Market Square.<br />
Organize merchants and property owners; market the Square as a destination; enhance design; and retain and attract<br />
business investment to Market Square.<br />
Manage Market Square within the adopted MOU with the City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.<br />
Work with Market Square merchants and property owners to generate local revenue<br />
to cover the cost of going-forward Market Square promotions and caretaker position.<br />
Economic Development<br />
Manage the Office Retention and Recruitment Task Force and utilize the Center of<br />
Opportunity brand message targeting employees and employers.<br />
Establish a Retail Task Force.<br />
Complete the Paris to <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> project - including closing all outstanding <strong>2010</strong><br />
projects - and completing 15 new projects in 2011.<br />
Research vitality indicators and produce a State of <strong>Downtown</strong> report.<br />
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Marketing<br />
Promote the success of <strong>Downtown</strong> and the work of the PDP through public relations,<br />
events, collateral materials, and advertising.<br />
Produce Light Up Night, Holiday Saturdays, and Market Square Holiday Lighting event, as<br />
determined by the Board of Directors.<br />
Aggressively pursue sponsorship of PDP products in 2011 including: the <strong>Downtown</strong> Made Easy Guide;<br />
Market Square; Light Up Night and <strong>Annual</strong> Meeting & <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
Use the PDP website, mobile site, weekly e-newsletter, and social media outlets as key communication tools for<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> stakeholders; moving to a more electronic presence with some materials.<br />
Increase social media activity during evenings and weekends.<br />
Complete a redesign of the PDP website to improve the customer experience, highlight research and information<br />
useful to developers, realtors, and potential recruits; and drive more traffic to PDP news, events, and programs.<br />
Produce a series of consistent collateral materials including: Ultimate Shop and Dine Guide; Late Night & Weekend Dining<br />
Guide; <strong>Downtown</strong> Made Easy Guide; Market Square Brochure; Investment Board; Realtor Brochure; and others as necessary.<br />
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Administration, Membership and Fundraising<br />
Secure City Council approval of a new BID in 2011.<br />
Increase membership to $180,000.<br />
Complete a new PDP five-year organizational strategic action plan.<br />
Enhance the PDP database.<br />
Secure appropriate funding for continued housing and economic development initiatives into 2012 and beyond.<br />
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Thanks to Our <strong>2010</strong> Members<br />
Renaissance Leader<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong>Visionary<br />
ALCO Parking Corporation • Art Institute of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> • BNY Mellon • Dollar Bank • H. J. Heinz Company<br />
LG Realty Advisors, Inc. • Macy's • <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Parking Authority • Point Park University<br />
Sponsors<br />
August Wilson Center<br />
Consol Energy<br />
Dollar Bank<br />
Doubletree Hotel<br />
Fifth Avenue Place<br />
Geico<br />
Highmark<br />
Larrimor’s<br />
Macy’s<br />
Maher Duessel<br />
Nationwide Insurance<br />
One Oxford Centre<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Cultural Trust<br />
PPG Place<br />
Port Authority<br />
Right By Nature<br />
Riverlife<br />
Rivers Casino<br />
Saks Fifth Avenue<br />
U.S. Steel Tower<br />
Foundations<br />
Benedum Foundation<br />
Buhl Foundation<br />
Colcom Foundation<br />
Dominion Foundation<br />
<strong>The</strong> Forbes Fund<br />
<strong>The</strong> Grable Foundation<br />
<strong>The</strong> Heinz Endowments<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hillman Company<br />
Roy A. Hunt Foundation<br />
Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation<br />
Laurel Foundation<br />
McCune Foundation<br />
Mellon Charitable Foundation<br />
Richard King Mellon Foundation<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Champion $ 2,500- $ 4,999<br />
Duquesne Light Company<br />
Duquesne University<br />
Forest City Management, Inc.<br />
Huntington National Bank<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Penguins<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Pirates<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Steelers Sports, Inc.<br />
Reed Smith, LLP<br />
Rugby Realty Company, Inc.<br />
Saks Fifth Avenue<br />
Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation<br />
<strong>The</strong> Pennsylvanian<br />
University of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
Yellow Cab Company<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Patron $ 1,000- $ 2,499<br />
Allegheny County Bar Association<br />
Alpern, Rosenthal & Company<br />
Astorino<br />
Beynon & Company<br />
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney<br />
Carnegie Mellon University<br />
CB Richard Ellis<br />
Central Blood Bank/ITxM<br />
Cohen & Grigsby P.C.<br />
Duquesne Club<br />
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group Inc.<br />
Fairmont <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
Federated Investors, Inc.<br />
First Lutheran Church<br />
First Presbyterian Church<br />
FSC Marketing Communications<br />
Gateway Eye Associates<br />
Gateway Financial Group, Inc.<br />
Grubb & Ellis Company<br />
Henderson Brothers, Inc.<br />
Hertz Gateway Center<br />
Houston Harbaugh, P.C.<br />
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services<br />
Bill & Janet Hunt<br />
Images <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> LLC<br />
Jones Lang LaSalle<br />
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC<br />
Lincoln Property Company<br />
McCormick & Schmick's<br />
Mechanical Operations Company<br />
Michael Baker Corporation<br />
Moe's Southwest Grill<br />
Northside Urban Pathways<br />
Northwest Savings Bank<br />
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> History & Landmarks Foundation<br />
Right by Nature<br />
Sanford-Brown Institute<br />
Janice M. Smith<br />
Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Capital Grille<br />
<strong>The</strong> Gateway Clipper Fleet<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hillman Company<br />
Toshiba Business Solutions of Western Pennsylvania<br />
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral<br />
U.S. Film Crew<br />
Underwriters Brokerage Service<br />
Urban Redevelopment Authority of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
Willis of Pennsylvania, Inc.<br />
Wyndham Grand <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong><br />
YMCA of Greater <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
Zipcar Inc.<br />
We would also like to thank <strong>Downtown</strong> property owners, whose support enables us to have a Business Improvement District.<br />
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<strong>Downtown</strong> Advocate $ 500- $ 999<br />
Ad 1 Partners<br />
African American Chamber of Commerce<br />
BBR Services LP<br />
Courtyard Marriott <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong><br />
DoubleTree Hotel <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> City Center<br />
Duane Morris LLP<br />
Gaitens, Tucceri & Nicholas, P.C.<br />
Goldstock Jewelers<br />
Harvest Financial Corporation<br />
HDR Engineering, Inc.<br />
Heartland Restaurant Group, LLC<br />
Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.<br />
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.<br />
InterPark<br />
ISS <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
JJ <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> (Jimmy John's)<br />
K&L Gates LLP<br />
Larrimor’s<br />
Maher Duessel<br />
May Building/NDC Real Estate<br />
McCrory & McDowell, LLC<br />
Midtown Tower/NDC Real Estate<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel<br />
Perkins Eastman Architects, P.C.<br />
Pitt Ohio Express<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Ballet <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Business Times<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> CLO<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Public <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Symphony<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Technology Council<br />
Production Masters, Inc.<br />
Renaissance <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Hotel<br />
Robert Morris University<br />
Sonoma Grille<br />
<strong>The</strong> Carlton Restaurant<br />
<strong>The</strong> Elmhurst Group<br />
TREK Development Group<br />
Tripp Umbach, Inc.<br />
Urban Design Associates<br />
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy<br />
Westin Convention Center Hotel<br />
Wilbur Smith Associates<br />
William J. Green & Associates<br />
YWCA of Greater <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
Zambelli Fireworks<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Supporter $ 350- $ 499<br />
Grant Street Associates<br />
Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel<br />
Regional Industrial Development Corp.<br />
Sisterson & Company, LLP<br />
Strada<br />
<strong>The</strong> Buncher Company<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Partner $ 150- $ 349<br />
625 Stanwix Partners L.P.<br />
AAA East Central<br />
Alphagraphics<br />
Benedum Interests<br />
Richard L. Beynon<br />
Carmassi Benefit Group<br />
Carnegie Library of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
N. Michael Fazzini, Jr.<br />
First Lutheran Church / David P. Gleason<br />
Franklin Electric, L.P.<br />
Franktuary<br />
Gateway Towers Condominium<br />
John Hughes & Associates<br />
Just Ducky Tours<br />
Kerestes-Martin Associates, Inc.<br />
Klavon Design Associates, Inc.<br />
Levy MG<br />
Eric K. Mann<br />
Oliver Brothers<br />
Port of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Commission<br />
Smithfield United Church of Christ<br />
Sushi Kim<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rubinoff Company<br />
<strong>The</strong> Vision Center<br />
Venture Outdoors<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Neighbor $ 100<br />
Phyllis M. Armstrong<br />
Margaret Bell<br />
Mark Broadhurst<br />
Herbert Burger<br />
Jamie Campolongo<br />
William R. Clarkson, Jr.<br />
Pamela D. Clouse<br />
Deborah Dodds<br />
Debra Donley<br />
Jane Downing<br />
E. Gerry Dudley<br />
Michael M. Edwards<br />
Eric Feder<br />
Thomas B. Grealish<br />
Thomas J. Harrington<br />
Paul Hennigan<br />
Jack Klingler<br />
Nathan A. Kostelnik<br />
Joseph Lagana<br />
Kurt Lesker, IV<br />
Grant Mason<br />
Kevin McMahon<br />
Clare Meehan<br />
Harold D. Miller<br />
Tammy Nelson<br />
Romel L. Nicholas, Sr.<br />
Joseph G. Petak<br />
Robert S. Pfaffmann<br />
George L. Pry<br />
John R. Roach<br />
F. Brooks Robinson, Jr.<br />
Aaron Stauber<br />
Thomas L. VanKirk<br />
Matthew Wagle<br />
Brian Watkins<br />
Randy Waugaman<br />
George Whitmer<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Friend $ 50<br />
Leslie Cooley<br />
Ruth Delach<br />
Linda Dickerson<br />
Thomas B. McChesney<br />
Ceil Rockovich<br />
Sol Ruben<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Vendors $ 100<br />
Eddie Benton, Jr.<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Dawg LLC<br />
MixStirs Café<br />
Edward Rabinovich<br />
Red Hot <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
James Selelyo<br />
Tambellini Italian Grill<br />
Andrew J. Veneziale<br />
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<strong>2010</strong> PDP Leadership<br />
Officers<br />
Richard Beynon<br />
Board Chair<br />
Beynon & Company<br />
Tom Harrington<br />
Vice Chair<br />
Winthrop Management, LLC<br />
William Clarkson, Jr.<br />
Treasurer<br />
Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.<br />
Mark Broadhurst<br />
Secretary<br />
Six Penn Kitchen<br />
Directors<br />
Margaret Bel<br />
UPMC<br />
Richard L. Beynon<br />
Beynon & Company<br />
Mark Broadhurst<br />
Eat ‘n Park Hospitality Group Inc.<br />
Herbert Burger*<br />
Speedwell Enterprises<br />
Eve Bursic<br />
CB Richard Ellis<br />
Jamie Campolongo<br />
Yellow Cab Company<br />
David Case<br />
Production Masters, Inc.<br />
William R. Clarkson, Jr.<br />
Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.<br />
Debra Donley<br />
Hertz Gateway Center<br />
E. Gerry Dudley<br />
C.B. Richard Ellis <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
Michael M. Edwards<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Downtown</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong><br />
Eric Feder<br />
<strong>Downtown</strong> Resident<br />
David P. Gleason<br />
First Lutheran Church<br />
Thomas B. Grealish<br />
Henderson Brothers, Inc.<br />
Thomas J. Harrington<br />
Winthrop Management, LLC<br />
Paul Hennigan<br />
Point Park University<br />
John R. Java<br />
BNY Mellon<br />
Kevin Joyce<br />
<strong>The</strong> Carlton<br />
R. Daniel Lavelle<br />
City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> City Council<br />
Grant Mason<br />
Oxford Development Company<br />
Kathleen K. McKenzie<br />
Allegheny County<br />
Barbara A. McMahon<br />
Renaissance <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Hotel<br />
Kevin McMahon<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Cultural Trust<br />
Clare Meehan<br />
Alphagraphics<br />
Tom Michael<br />
Larrimor’s<br />
Romel L. Nicholas, Sr.<br />
Gaitens, Tucceri & Nicholas<br />
David Onorato<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Parking Authority<br />
Joseph Petak<br />
CB Richard Ellis<br />
George L. Pry<br />
Art Institute of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
John R. Roach<br />
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC<br />
F. Brooks Robinson, Jr.<br />
Regional Industrial Development Corp.<br />
Michael Romano<br />
Highmark, Inc.<br />
Janice M. Smith<br />
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.<br />
Merrill Stabile<br />
ALCO Parking Corporation<br />
Aaron Stauber<br />
Rugby Realty Company, Inc.<br />
Kyra Straussman<br />
Urban Redevelopment Authority<br />
Thomas L. VanKirk*<br />
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney<br />
Jake Wheatley, Jr.<br />
State of Pennsylvania<br />
George Whitmer<br />
PNC Bank<br />
Yarone S. Zober<br />
City of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, Office of the Mayor<br />
*Emeritus<br />
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1. Michael M. Edwards 2. Robyn L. Williams<br />
President and CEO<br />
Director of Finance<br />
3. Patricia S. Burk 4. Lucinda G. Beattie<br />
VP of Economic Development VP of Transportation<br />
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5. Hollie R. Geitner 6. Brooke M. Fornalczyk<br />
VP of Marketing<br />
Manager, e-Marketing<br />
and Communications<br />
and Promotions<br />
7. Kathleen Zawrotniak 8. Geof Comings<br />
Program and Events Manager Economic Dev. Manager<br />
9. Carole Weber 10. Paul Hochendoner<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Manager, PDP Clean<br />
Receptionist<br />
and Street Team Programs<br />
11. Randy Williams<br />
Special Projects Manager<br />
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