Pittsburgh church regains land lost in urban renewal 60 years ago

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is set to reclaim a 1.5-acre parcel of land near its former home in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
The church was forced to give up its sanctuary over 60 years ago to an urban renewal project that wiped out the heart of an African American neighborhood.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, who now hold development rights to the site near its arena, have reached an agreement with the church to use the parcel for housing and other revenue-generating development.
The agreement came after years of public calls and demonstrations by the church, which has described its efforts as seeking reparations.
The church envisions using the land for housing and a day-care center, with other possible commercial development.