Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

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Not to be confused with Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.
Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
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Agency overview
FormedFebruary 3, 1954
Superseding agency
  • Public Auditorium Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
JurisdictionCity of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Agency executive
  • John Chalovich, Chairman
Websitehttp://www.pgh-sea.com/

The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (also known as the Sports & Exhibition Authority or SEA) is a municipal authority that owns and operates public sports and entertainment venues in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and the City of Pittsburgh.[1]

It was founded as the Public Auditorium Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.[2] In November 1999, it was renamed to its current name.[2] It owns PNC Park, Heinz Field, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, North Shore Riverfront Park, PPG Paints Arena, and the North Shore Parking Garage.[2]

In July 1998, the SEA developed the "Destination Financing Plan" to encourage Pittsburgh's image as a travel destination.[2] The plan financed the complete redesign and expansion of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as well as the construction of PNC Park and Heinz Field. The $1 billion in funds for these projects was raised from hotel tax and sales tax revenues, ticket surcharges for Pittsburgh Steelers tickets, parking revenues, state appropriations, federal funds, corporate funds, foundation money, and team contributions.[2]

In July 2013, the SEA along with the Pittsburgh Penguins plan to submit a proposal to City Council that will revitalize the 28 acres on which the Mellon Arena sat. This will likely include 1,100-1,200 housing units, 200,000 square feet of retail, 600,000 square feet of office space, and will likely be LEED N-D certified.[3]


References[]

  1. ^ "Media - Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County". Business Week. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
  2. ^ a b c d e "HISTORY". www.pgh-sea.com. Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. 9/1/2009. Check date values in: |date= (help)[dead link]
  3. ^ Gavin, Kevin. "Penguins Ready to Submit Arena Development Plan". www.wesa.fm.


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