A major hotel project could soon transform Downtown Pittsburgh and expand the city’s ability to host large-scale events.
State and local leaders announced Loews Hotels has signed a letter of intent to build a new 500-room hotel connected to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Harrisburg on Thursday.
Officials say the project would generate more than 16,000 union jobs and bring a $418 million investment to Downtown Pittsburgh.
The announcement follows the city’s record-breaking NFL Draft turnout and is part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s broader plan to revitalize downtown with new housing, public spaces and business development.
“I’m proud of the progress we are making together to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh and get stuff done for Western Pennsylvania – building more housing, creating safe and fun public spaces, and attracting businesses large and small to the Downtown neighborhood,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “This investment from Loews Hotels, supported by Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and Mayor Corey O’Connor, is another sign that Pittsburgh is on the rise, and it will help us bring even more exciting events like the Draft to Pennsylvania. We are going to continue to create real opportunity in the Commonwealth and ensure Pittsburgh is a great place to live, work, and play.”
“We have seen the success that comes when we invest in Downtown Pittsburgh. We’ve come a long way, but we’re not done yet - we are continuing to build on that momentum,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor. “Through partnerships with the Governor’s administration as well as our state and local officials, this hotel will deliver new economic opportunity by creating jobs and providing new opportunities for visitors and large scale events so that people can come experience Pittsburgh and support our small businesses.”
The project still faces additional approvals before construction begins.
It will be connected to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
It will be connected to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
