Mill 19: a creative hub built into a former steel factory
Summary
Mill 19 is a redeveloped former steel factory in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green district. The project preserves the mill’s steel frame and other materials while adding university and research facilities, landscaped outdoor spaces, and features designed to reduce energy use and manage stormwater.Key Facts
- The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania is redeveloping Hazelwood Green.
- Mill 19’s original steel frame remains in place and supports solar panels.
- Three new buildings within the mill’s footprint house classrooms, offices, and laboratories.
- Carnegie Mellon University and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute are among the tenants.
- The project reused 100,000 square feet of the factory’s concrete floor and repurposed steel for railings, play equipment, and benches.
- A quarter-mile channel planted with native trees and grass helps filter stormwater before it reaches the sewer system.
- Designers created outdoor areas with a mix of open spaces and smaller, more enclosed spaces.
- More housing is planned for Hazelwood Green, and RIDC hopes to add retail and commercial space.
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