MRCDC working as ‘Neighborhood Partner’for Hays Manor transformation planning
McKees Rocks Mayor David Flick, Police Chief Rick Deliman and Grow Sto-Rox Program Manager Dorrian Glenn joined with MRCDC Executive Director Taris Vrcek and the staff at McKees Rocks CDC to finalize portions of a presentation made by community stakeholders to the […]
See the Community Standards for Downtown Development of MRCDC-owned properties
In the first half of 2020, the MRCDC embarked on a large-scale community engagement initiative, with the intention of gaining insight into what the community’s priority goals are for the group’s downtown property holdings. This process included the use of […]
July 21 Quick Share: Community Standards for Downtown Development of MRCDC-owned properties
COMMUNITY SURVEY In the first half of 2020, the MRCDC embarked on a large-scale community engagement initiative, with the intention of gaining insight into what the community’s priority goals are for the group’s downtown property holdings. This process included the […]
The approximately 50,000 square foot former Linder’s Fine Furnishings and Rugs complex located between Thompson Avenue and Yunker Street in McKees Rocks has found a new lease on life thanks to the work of the McKees Rocks Community Development Corp. […]
Simple it’s not… The stabilization and ultimate redevelopment of the former Bank of McKees Rocks building located at 602 Chartiers Ave. in McKees Rocks is just one of several downtown development projects being tackled by the McKees Rocks Community Development […]
Monthly gathering: ‘Vacant Property Task Force’ to meet virtually Sept. 14th
Despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19, MRCDC and the Borough of McKees Rocks have been hard at work following up the Vacant Property Town Hall meeting held in January. What: Virtual meetingWhen: Sept. 14 at 7pmWhere: ZoomWho: Interested community residents who would like to become task […]
Development 101: Learn about real estate and property development through online series
Have you ever wondered how commercial property changes hands, or what the process of developing vacant land looks like? What about the role of the community in building decisions? Well if you have, you’re in luck! In partnership with Omicelo […]
EVENT POSTPONED – Development 101: Learn how property development works during an interactive workshop
EVENT POSTPONED – McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation has postponed its Development 101 series of educational courses that had been scheduled throughout the month of April. The courses, being presenting in conjunction with Grounded Strategies, will be rescheduled when the Commonwealth’s […]
RIDESHARE A local rideshare program designed to eliminate “transportation” from the list of barriers that adversely impact the quality of life for our residents was announced. RubyRide is a game-changer that will help provide our residents with much-needed resources. The […]
Over the past year, the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation has participated on the advisory committee for the master plan detailing the renovation and expansion of Sheraden Park. The City of Pittsburgh’s Planning Department has since finalized the master plan, and […]
