Mar 13, 2007 9:00 pm US/Eastern
Could New Arena Spark Develoment In Hill District
HILL DISTRICT (KDKA) ―
Now that the new arena is going to be built just across the street from the silver-domed Mellon Arena many residents of the Hill District are beginning to wonder if it could spark new development in their neighborhood.
In the '50s, the construction of a new arena had many Hill District residents excited. But that promise never really materialized.
However, now, a new arena is in the Hill District's future.
"Now that the Penguins are here for the next 30 years we're hoping that we're going to have some good relationships," says Reverend Johnnie Monroe, of Grace Memorial Church, in the Hill District.
And residents say they hope to be included in the development of the new arena.
"I'm hoping that that happens early on so that plans are made with the residents and the workers of this community and not bring them to the table after the fact," he adds.
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