About SDN
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Our Mission
Strip District Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic development and high quality of life while preserving and enhancing the integrity and character of the strip district neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This mission is achieved through partnerships with businesses, property owners, residents, governmental agencies, and other organizations. As an organization we commit ourselves to this mission every day. Join us in our mission and help us to keep the Strip District growing while preserving its uniqueness and special flavor that truly makes it a regional treasure and a one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
The Strip District, known nationally and regionally as Pittsburgh’s Historic Market District, is a thriving, diverse neighborhood filled with residents, workers, visitors and tourists from across the nation. It is a unique blend of retail & wholesale businesses, urban residences and arts & cultural organizations. It is ethnically diverse and offers shopping, living, working and recreational experiences. The Strip District is easily accessible by mass transit which complements the well-maintained streets and bridges. Portal areas are well defined. The Strip District is a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly haven for seekers of the old and new. It’s gritty, but clean and colorful, appearance provides evidence that the people who live, work and play in this area care about this community and have made a personal investment in it. The historical markers that appear on many of the buildings throughout the neighborhood instill a sense of history and respect for the past to all who visit.
What We Do
Advocacy & Public Policy
We identify, refine, and represent the diverse interests of Strip District stakeholders. Whether with each other, the City, County, or State, SDN is the collective body with a voice and proverbial “seat at the table”. Email info@sdnpgh.org with any questions.
Community Development
We review the changing landscape of the neighborhood to ensure optimal land usage, compatibility and design congruence for new and existing projects. (Interested in building in the Strip District? Click here.)
Safety & Security
Marketing & Promotions
We actively promote the many reasons to live, work, play, and visit in our vibrant neighborhood. Strip District Neighbors works to enhance regional foot traffic, commerce activity, and community growth by promoting neighborhood retailers, businesses, and services. Email marketing@sdnpgh.org to showcase your business, event, or product in upcoming newsletters and social media posts!
Events & Programming
Who We Are
Executives
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Pamela Austin, President • Cory Bonnet, Vice President • Corin Giglio, Secretary • James Gehlke, Treasurer • Kate Wentroble, Membership Chair • Courtney List, Marketing Chair • Geoff Campbell, Community Development Chair • Jana Lake, Community Development Chair • Chip Desmone, Community Development Chair • Nick Bunner, Governance Chair • Sandy Hanberry, Safety & Security
Board of Directors
Alyssa Falarski • Tim Gaber • Nick Hartner • Kevin Kerr • Racheallee Lacek • Robert Mullin • Jan Receski • Lacy Schaefer • Craig Silverblatt • Brady Smith • Catina Stamoolis • Megan Stearman • Breanna Tyson • Dean Welch
Advisory Board
Jace Armentrout • Kathy Buechel • Denise Colangelo • Frank Corrado • JoAnn Fabrizio • Christina French • Jeff Hertweck • Jonathan Hudson • Pam Kamath • Shawn Kichline • Erica Lee • David Morgan • Rachel Rampa •JJ Richardson • Matt Scoletti • Benjamin Singleton • Rose Tomassi •Abby Tomczuk • Michael Troiani • John Valentine • Judy Watts • Robb Wilson
Emeritus Members
Candi Cybator • Chuck Hammel • Jeff Kumer • Michael Kutzer • Joseph Lagana • Andrew Masich • Sarah Moeller • Don Orkoskey • William Perry • Alan Siger
Ex-Officio Advisors
Mohammed Burny • Allison Harnden • Chun (Pure) Zheng