 Nine miles east of downtown Pittsburgh sits the Hamnet Place neighborhood. A community of 20th century homes and businesses that was once so consumed by blight, its real estate market had virtually collapsed. Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation took action, coordinating a property tax study and proposing a 10-year tax abatement program to encourage investment in the area. But the organization didn't wait for the market to stabilize. They began restoring the neighborhood one building at a time. Today, an astounding 67 units of housing and historic buildings have been restored, almost all reserved for low to moderate income tenants. Two vacant lots have become community gardens, and a former auto repair shop now hosts community workshops. With a revived real estate market and a focus on providing the community with affordable housing, Hamnet Place neighborhood looks to a bright future.