Once the Benedum Center was opened in 1987, plans to establish a Cultural District in the 14-block Penn-Liberty area evolved and, in 1990, a Downtown District Plan was unveiled. Within this detailed plan, several art and architecture projects were proposed and developed to beautify and animate the District, keeping the holistic approach alive. These included:

7th & Penn Parklet The corner of Seventh Street and Penn Avenue is used as a park and an exhibition site for temporary art installations.

Agnes R. Katz Plaza A collaboration between artist Louise Bourgeois, landscape architect Daniel Urban Kiley and architect Michael Graves.

Allegheny Riverfront Park "Walking through Allegheny Riverfront Park, visitors enjoy one of those urban experiences that balances accessibility with a sense of separation."

Banner Program In fall 1999, the Trust debuted its newest addition to the streetscaping program, the Cultural District Banner Program.

Façade Restoration Program This program was developed in the early 1990s to protect and elevate the visual impact of the Penn-Liberty historic district.

Haas Mural A mural placed on the Ft. Duquesne façade of the Byham Theater designed by Richard Haas and painted by Evergreene Painting Studios.

Lighting Projects Robert Wilson and Richard Gluckman utilize light as a poetic medium, defining the Cultural District in time and space.

Storefront Arts Initiative To promote smaller performance and gallery spaces, the Trust developed the Storefront Arts Initiative

Streetscaping Our streetscaping program has transformed the Cultural District into a more visually appealing area.

Wood Street Galleries Located above the T-station at Wood Street and Sixth Avenue, Wood Street Galleries hosts visual artists from all over the world.