Piatt Companies Awards and Recognitions

Lucas and Jack Piatt receive the Jack B. Piatt dedicated entrepreneur scholarship from the Southpointe CEO Association in 2018.
Lucas, Jack, and Marcus Piatt
Rich Fitzgerald, Lucas Piatt and others sign beam at raising ceremony

2018

Southpointe CEO Association

Jack B. Piatt
Entrepreneur Scholarship

Southpointe CEO Association

Spirit of Southpointe Award
Jack B. Piatt, inaugural recipient

Pittsburgh Business Times

Family Business Awards

2017

The Incline

Who’s Next: Housing –
Chad Wheatley, Kate Balzer

2016

NAIOP Pittsburgh

Developer of the Year – Millcraft

NAIOP Pittsburgh

Best Mixed-Use Project – Tower Two-Sixty

Urban Land Institute of Pittsburgh

Transformative Place – Tower Two-Sixty

Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania

New Construction Over $25 Million – Tower Two-Sixty

Pittsburgh Business Times

CFO of the Year – Brian Walker

2014

Congress for New Urbanism

Charter Award of Merit for Best Block – Market Square Place

Heinz History Center

Honoree of 22nd Annual History Maker’s Award Dinner – Jack B. Piatt

2013

Urban Land Institute

Catalytic Placemaking Award – Market Square Place

2012

Urban Land Institute

Finalist for Global Award for Excellence – Market Square Place

Apartment Association of Metro Pittsburgh

Best of the Best New Construction – River Vue

AIA Pittsburgh

Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design – Market Square Place

Southpointe CEO Association

World Class CEO Series – Jack Piatt

2011

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, LG Gold Award

Best Mixed-Use Development – Market Square Place

Regional General Managers of the Year

Northeast and Northeast Canada – Paul Bazzano

2010

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Edward J. Devoge Award – Lucas Piatt

2009

NAIOP Pittsburgh

Best Mixed-Use – Piatt Place

2008

Pittsburgh Business Times

CFO of the Year (Large/Private Company) – Brian Walker

CFSEI Award for Innovative Design

Piatt Place

2007

Man of Vision Award

Jack Piatt

2006

Bob Prince Tent Circus Saints and Sinners

Man of the Year – Jack Piatt

1996

Tri-State Family Large Business of the Year

Millcraft

1989

Tri-State Entrepreneur of the Year (PA, OH, WV)

Jack Piatt

Hilton Garden Inn – Southpointe

Hospitality

Opened in 2001 as one of the first Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the region, the Pittsburgh-Southpointe location offers ease of access to the Pittsburgh International Airport and Downtown Pittsburgh. The 20,000 square foot flexible ballroom space is a popular venue for weddings, trade shows, and seminars. A full renovation was completed in 2019. 

River Vue

Residential

River Vue is a 16-story luxury residential tower prominently located along the Allegheny River in Downtown Pittsburgh, offering residents panoramic city skyline and waterfront views within walking distance of the Cultural District, Market Square, and the city’s major business and entertainment destinations. The property features 218 apartment units and reflects Piatt Companies’ longstanding commitment to high-quality urban residential development and adaptive reuse.
 
Originally constructed as the State Office Building, River Vue underwent a comprehensive renovation and conversion from office space into luxury residential apartments under Piatt Companies’ ownership and management oversight. The transformation preserved the building’s prominent downtown presence while repositioning the asset as a premier residential destination within Pittsburgh’s evolving urban core. Through strategic redevelopment, operational excellence, and a strong focus on resident experience, Piatt Companies helped establish River Vue as a distinguished example of successful downtown adaptive reuse and long-term asset stewardship.

MARKET SQUARE PLACE

Mixed-Use

Located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh’s historic Market Square, Market Square Place is a dynamic mixed-use property featuring luxury residential apartments, a 35,000-square-foot UFC Gym, and a diverse collection of street-level retail tenants that contribute to the energy and walkability of Downtown Pittsburgh. The retail mix includes restaurants and casual dining concepts, fine dining establishments, banking services, fitness and wellness offerings, and unique retail experiences featuring integrated podcast studio space. Through proactive property management, Piatt Companies helps preserve the long-term value and performance of the asset by overseeing daily operations, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and the overall property experience. By maintaining high operational standards and supporting a vibrant urban environment, Piatt contributes to the property’s continued success as a premier downtown destination for residents, retailers, and visitors.

HIGHMARK STADIUM

Entertainment

Highmark Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer team, offers a gorgeous view of Downtown Pittsburgh from Station Square. Piatt operated as the owner’s representative throughout the construction of the 3,500 seat entertainment venue.

ST. CLAIR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CENTER

Medical

St . Clair Hospital’s 40,000 square foot outpatient facility in Peters Township opened in 2013. As the owner’s representative, Piatt managed design and construction, and helped cut costs through value engineering and pre-construction negotiation. The center offers a much-needed location for numerous medical services and offices.

LUCAS PIATT

Chief Executive Officer — Piatt Companies

Lucas B. Piatt is the Chief Executive Officer of Piatt Companies and Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty, where he blends visionary leadership with a deep-rooted commitment to the future of Western Pennsylvania. With more than 25 years of experience in real estate, development, and executive leadership, Lucas has led the transformation of Downtown Pittsburgh, investing over $500 million as part of a broader portfolio exceeding $1 billion in revitalization efforts across the region.

Lucas is the driving force behind The Esplanade, a transformative waterfront development that will redefine Pittsburgh’s North Side. Designed to be a world-class destination for innovation, entertainment, hospitality, and public space, The Esplanade reflects Lucas’s bold vision for shaping the future of Pittsburgh through large-scale placemaking rooted in community, inclusivity, and global ambition.

A respected collaborator, Lucas brings people together—developers, civic leaders, creatives, and community members—to reimagine the built environment and make it a catalyst for growth and connection. He is committed to delivering luxury experiences that serve a greater purpose, with an eye toward sustainable and inclusive development.

His leadership extends far beyond real estate. Lucas actively supports organizations such as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Point Park University, the Pittsburgh Film Office, the Alzheimer’s Association, and serves on the Board of Directors for St. Clair Health Foundation, helping to shape the future of regional healthcare and community access.

As founder of the Piatt Family Foundation’s Rock, Reggae and Relief Festival, Lucas has harnessed the power of live music to raise significant funds for impactful causes. Beneficiaries have included ovarian cancer initiatives, Café Momentum Pittsburgh, 412 Food Rescue, MCG Youth & Arts, and Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, among others—supporting efforts around food security, youth empowerment, education, and economic mobility.

Beyond his professional and philanthropic commitments, Lucas is a devoted family man who finds his greatest joy in spending meaningful time with his wife Renee and their children, River and Marlea. Whether attending concerts and music festivals, traveling, or sharing life’s great experiences, Lucas lives with intention and heart—always seeking to build something greater for the next generation.

TOWER 260

Office

Tower Two-Sixty, in Market Square, offers seven floors of Class A office space and an integral public parking garage offering 330 spaces. Also in the building are the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown and four new local restaurants.

This LEED Certified Silver building is the first opportunity in almost 30 years for distinguished Pittsburgh businesses to take up residence in a brand new trophy building. Partnering with JLL as the anchor tenant and property manager, the building’s other tenants include Coury Financial, Merrill-Lynch, McGuireWoods, and Piatt Companies.