Pittston Redevelopment Authority

08/04/2026

Façade improvement projects are continuing throughout our Central Business District thanks to a Local Share Account grant secured by the Pittston Redevelopment Authority. Over the next several weeks, six downtown businesses will receive exterior upgrades including fresh paint, new lighting, awnings, and other improvements designed to enhance the look and feel of our downtown.

These projects, being completed by D&M Construction, are expected to wrap up by the end of September and are another exciting step in the continued revitalization and beautification of Downtown Pittston.

Keep an eye out as these transformations come to life!

07/08/2026

Big welcome to The HouseNoir, our newest tenant in downtown Pittston! Members of our Redevelopment Authority board and executive staff stopped by to see the newly renovated space and celebrate this exciting addition to our growing business community. We’re thrilled to have you here!

07/07/2026

We 💕 our tenants Coqui Kitchen!

Check them out this week - their power has been restored, let’s help them make up for two lost business days ❤️

06/30/2026

Bids open for Meals on Wheels / Odd Fellows Lodge HVAC Project

Follow this link for more info: https://www.pittstonrda.com/notices

06/18/2026

Exciting News for Greater Pittston! 🏡

The Pittston Redevelopment Authority is proud to announce that it has been awarded $150,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to continue expanding the successful Mod-Home Initiative throughout the Greater Pittston region.

Working in partnership with the NEPA Land Bank Authority, this funding will support the construction of the next Mod-Home at 19 E. oak in Pittston, with a second home planned for Duryea to follow.

The Mod-Home Initiative is helping create new opportunities for local residents by transforming vacant and underutilized properties into quality homes through an innovative rent-to-own model, designed to help area renters become first-time homeowners.

This award represents another important investment in our communities and a continued commitment to increasing homeownership opportunities, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating pathways to long-term stability for local families.

We’re excited to keep building on this momentum and look forward to welcoming more families home in the years ahead.

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

🚧✨ Construction season is officially underway in Downtown Pittston!

Work is beginning on several façade improvement projects throughout the downtown district thanks to a Local Share Account grant secured by the Pittston Redevelopment Authority last year. Through this program, six local businesses will receive aesthetic upgrades including new lighting, fresh paint, awnings, and other exterior improvements.

These exciting updates are being completed with the help of D & M Construction and are another step toward continuing the revitalization and beautification of our downtown community. Stay tuned as these transformations begin to take shape!

05/04/2026

The Community Development Association of Pittston, an affiliated entity of the Pittston Redevelopment Authority thanks Karen Smith and Peoples Security Bank & Trust for the $2,500 grant to beautify the Butler St Alley in Pittston City!

This will bring concepts from the city's Active Transportation Plan to life by creating a more vibrant walking space.

04/24/2026

This week, the Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank was recognized at the 30th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence for its Innovative Planning and Sound Land Practices through the Mod Home Initiative.

The NEPA Land Bank’s Mod Home Initiative is reshaping how we approach affordable housing. Through a strong partnership between the City of Pittston, the NEPA Land Bank, and the Pittston Housing Authority, this program brings modular, factory-built homes to vacant lots—creating quality, affordable housing opportunities for families in need. It’s a smart, forward-thinking solution that not only addresses today’s housing challenges, but also lays the groundwork for a scalable, sustainable model for communities in the future.

04/05/2026