# Public Hearing - September 22, 2026


**Body:** Pittsburgh Public Schools
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Pittsburgh Public Schools held a public hearing on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on community feedback regarding the district's Future Ready Facilities Plan and related school closures and restructuring. Numerous speakers expressed concerns about the proposed closure of Miller African Center Academy and other schools, emphasizing the cultural, historical, and educational significance of these institutions, particularly for the African-American community. Several testimonies highlighted the impact of ongoing and planned housing developments in the Hill District and questioned the district's capacity to accommodate displaced students. There was also significant opposition to the Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) proposal, which would allocate a substantial portion of future incremental school property tax revenue to support downtown development projects, with speakers urging the board to reconsider this financial commitment. While the hearing featured extensive community input on educational equity, cultural preservation, and neighborhood impacts, no direct procurement decisions, contract awards, or budget allocations were reported during the session.

**Source:** Pittsburgh Public Schools