Pittsburgh Community Center Plans New Hub for Families

Center of Life, a community organization in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, is building a new community hub at Hazelwood Green. The project will break ground in 2026 and take 18 months to complete. The new building will focus on four main areas: education, healthcare, resources, and music and arts. The hub will serve families across nearly 40 zip codes with after-school programs, youth services, and community events. The ground floor will be open to the public, with spaces for performances, meetings, and programs. The building will be fully accessible and include outdoor amenities like a playground and performance space. Community members can reserve spaces through an application process. Major partners include Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, and the Heinz Endowments. The center already provides services to kids and families but this new facility will greatly expand their ability to serve the community with education, health, job training, and arts programs.

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