Oakland Business Improvement District

The Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID) has helped establish the Oakland neighborhood as a vibrant business district. OBID helps attract and retain the best businesses and promote the economic development of the neighborhood through clean and safe programs. 

They’re Doing it By:

 

  • Assisting members to increase retail diversity and strengthen the competitive edge of the commercial district.

  • Raising over $475,000 for the design of Pittsburgh’s first Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage System and $1.5 million for construction.

  • Launching a series of public and open space activation strategies to enhance the look and vibrancy of the neighborhood.

Facts and Figures

  • Year Founded: 1999

  • President/Executive Director: Georgia Petropoulos

  • Anchors:

    • University of Pittsburgh

    • UPMC Hospitals

    • Carlow University

    • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    • Carnegie Museums and Library

  • Staff size: 6

  • Annual Operating Budget: $1 Million

  • Funding Sources: Annual BID Assessment Revenue, Partners, Foundations, Sponsors and Government Agencies

  • Services: Implementation of District-wide programs, marketing, events and projects that support the vitality of businesses, and Activation of Public Spaces,

  • Geographic Boundaries: The Oakland Neighborhood, Pittsburgh, PA