The Plan 11 Extension neighborhood, the neighborhood with the highest number of blighted and abandoned structures and highest percentage of residents below poverty, was targeted to begin the blight removal program. AEDC purchased 38 blighted parcels in this neighborhood from the Beaver County Repository. Nineteen of the properties were removed. A Resale Program was established for side yard purchases of the cleared lots.

The project started just to clean the wall, The photos show the before and after. We have noticed people taking their picture infront of the mural…
THANK YOU!
Also note on the mural, the new logo!

Thank you to the VFW and a private contributor for the contribution to get this project started. The memorial was in need a good cleaning and updated. Aliquippa became a Purple Heart City January of 2023. This honor deserved a plaque. Also, in updating the memorial, a plaque was also dedicated for the wars on terrorism.
Rep. Matzie awarded AEDC with a grant to continue to work on the memorial. More progress will be made the summer of 2024.

There is more to come in 2024! The trees will be planted, the additional benches and trash receptacles will be placed and planters will be another addition. The grates for the trees will be repaired or replaced as well. We will be looking for volunteers to water the flowers!

Welcome to Aliquippa!
Thank you, Mt. Carmel Church, for partnering with AEDC to place the first sign in the wayfinding system. This system has been discussed for several years, and thanks to a grant specifically for the signs, we have two signs installed.
Street signs will be next on the list. We hope to start this process by the end of 2024.

Come late spring you will notice banners going up to honor the veterans from Aliquippa. They will be on Brodhead and Franklin to start.
If you are interested in ordering a banner, see the forms attached.

Veteran Banner Application Information Sheet

Veteran Banner Application Form

We have properties for sale in Plan 11 extension. If you are interested in any of the properties, please let us know. The costs minimal.

Do you own a business on Franklin Avenue or Kennedy Blvd? AEDC has a program to help you with any exterior façade work. We will help you pay to have your façade painted, new awning, or fix and exterior work on your business building. This program will end soon, so if interested see the attached flyer and contact AEDC.
This program ends June 30th 2024!

AEDC Curb Appeal Guidelines 2024

AEDC has turned over four parcels in the Bricks to a developer. The construction will be single-family homes, market rate. More information will follow on the exciting new project.