Spaces & Places in the Hill District

The Hill District Community Engagement Center (CEC) is a revitalized facility that will ground the University's Neighborhood Commitment in the Hill District. Taking temporary residence in Blakey Center, known to many residents as the "Old Kay Boys Club", before transitioning to a permanent space in the New Granada Theatre, the Hill CEC is based in the heart of the neighborhood.

See spaces at the CEC

See places in the neighborhood

See the art gallery

If you would like to host a program or event in one of the shared areas of the Hill District CEC, please contact Kirk Holbrook at KDH52@pitt.edu.

Address & Contact

CEC - Hill District
1908 Wylie Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-598-2491

cechilldistrict@pitt.edu

Hours

Monday - Thursday	8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Friday	8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

Hours are subject to change. For questions regarding availability or hours of operation at Pitt's CEC in the Hill please call 412-463-2806

Parking & Transportation

There is street parking available in front of the center on Wylie Ave.

PAT 83 Bus Stop
Devilliers St. + Wylie Ave.

PAT 82 Bus Stop
Centre Ave + Devilliers

Click on the name of a room to see more information, or use the arrows to explore all of the spaces.

First Floor Multipurpose Room - Room 102

The first-floor multipurpose room has five tables with seating in a group format. There are two high tables each with seating. This room has a monitor and HDMI port to connect a laptop to. There is a couch and two armchairs for additional seating. This room can be reserved.

Classroom - Room 105

This classroom has one monitor and two whiteboards for use. There is an HDMI port to connect a laptop to the monitor. There are 16 seats each with an attached desk. This room can be reserved.

CPU Lab - Room 201

This computer lab holds 16 desks each with seating. There is a projector, screen, and audio speakers. This room can be reserved.

Drop-In Office Space - Room 203

This space can be utilized as a drop-in office or to host small meetings. There are two tables and chairs, as well as a monitor, HDMI port, and whiteboard. This room can be reserved.

Second Floor Multipurpose Room - Room 204

This room is fitted with 10 round tables with seating. There is a projector and screen available, with audio speakers. This room can be reserved.

Conference Room - Room 206

This larger conference room has 8 chairs surrounding a long table. There are four additional seats around the room each with a small table. There is a monitor and HDMI port to connect to, as well as one whiteboard. This room can be reserved.

Places in the Neighborhood

The University of Pittsburgh has made investments of staffing, infrastructure, and partnerships throughout the Hill District. Here is where you can find Pitt in in the neighborhood.

Click on the name of a space to see more information, or use the arrows to explore all of the places.

Art at the CEC - Hill District

Artworks created by local and visiting artists are showcased throughout the CEC, turning the center into a gallery of cultural expression and exchange.