MVI Celebrates Completion of 3 Miller Ave Rehab in Rankin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2026
RANKIN, PA — Mon Valley Initiative (MVI), joined by Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED), elected officials, project partners, and community members, celebrated the completion of its rehabilitation of 3 Miller Ave with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 6. The renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home, located in Rankin, will soon welcome new homeowner Emily Perry and her family.
“Since 2000, MVI has renovated 14 homes and built 9 new ones along this corridor. 3 Miller Avenue is the latest piece of that work, an over $340,000 investment that turns a vacant property back into a home a family can afford and build a future in,” said Laura R. Zinski, MVI CEO.
The approximately 1,759-square-foot home includes a front porch, an extra side yard lot, rear parking, a third-floor bonus room, and an unfinished basement, and was put on the market for $140,000. The property sits on a primary public transit corridor within walking distance or a short drive of the Swissvale Shopping Center, Edgewood Towne Center, and the Waterfront.
The renovation was funded through ACED’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which supports the redevelopment of vacant and underused properties across the county. Investments like this deliver value beyond the home itself. The borough, county, and school district will benefit each year from new taxes generated by the property, helping stabilize and grow the local market. “HOME is a critical federal resource that allows us to invest in housing projects that strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring a vacant property like 3 Miller Ave supports new homeowners while also reinforcing neighborhood stability and long‑term economic growth. We’re grateful to MVI for their partnership on this project, and to the federal, state, and local programs that make these housing investments possible,” said Lauren Connelly, Director of ACED.
Congresswoman Summer Lee, who joined the celebration, reflected on what the project means for the community. “The completion of 3 Miller Avenue shows what becomes possible when people invest in Rankin, work together, and deliver something real for the community. A home can change the direction of a family, and a block full of strong families can change the direction of an entire community,” she said.
Perry, who is set to move into the home later this summer with her family, joined the ceremony and toured the finished property with guests.
Above Left to Right: Lauren Connelly, Director of Allegheny County Economic Development; Congresswoman Summer Lee; Emily Perry, future homeowner of 3 Miller Ave, joined by her daughter; and Laura R. Zinski, CEO of Mon Valley Initiative.
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About Mon Valley Initiative
Mon Valley Initiative (MVI), founded in 1988, works to improve the lives of people in the Mon Valley area by helping to rebuild community infrastructure, provide safe and affordable housing, and connect employers to people seeking new jobs and careers. We do this by delivering quality services to the people of the Mon Valley, including housing counseling, workforce development & financial coaching, real estate development, and community development. For more information about MVI’s programs, click here.
Media Contact
Grant Cole, Communications & External Relations Manager
412-464-4000 ext. 4024, gcole@monvalleyinitiative.com
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