Block22 is an innovative, mix-use, living-learning community at 4th and Broadway in Downtown Pittsburg. In 2018, a unique partnership between Pittsburg State University, the City of Pittsburg, and the Vecino Group transformed four historic buildings into an entrepreneurial center. On both the east and west side of Broadway, the city’s main arterial street, Block22 features residential, commercial,
dining, and entertainment spaces. The National Bank Building: Headquarters of The Foundry, a collaborative small business start-up space, University Strategic Initiatives, and the Kansas Small Business Development Center. Opera House Hotel: Home to Root Coffeehouse & Creperie, The Community Room, and the makerspace. Evergy Courtyard & The Pitsco Idea Shop: Spaces to create, innovate, and gather. Commerce Building: Home to Brick + Mortar Social House, Pippie May’s home décor store, and TOAST restaurant. Baxter Building: Formerly home to Juicy’s, a new business will be coming soon!
