In the planning stages of large projects, developers make big promises that are often forgotten by the time construction ends.

When The Legacy senior apartments were being built, McCormack Baron Salazar said it planned to incorporate the work of local artists, especially pieces that reflected the Hill's jazz legacy and its place in Pittsburgh's black community. The developers also wanted to have jazz concerts on the patio. As any visitor to The Legacy can see, they were true to their words.

"They have set the bar for developers as far as getting involved with the Pittsburgh art scene," said Christine Bethea, co-founder of Bethea Brown & Associates, a grass-roots group that promotes local artists.

Early on, representatives of the St. Louis-based developer met with Terri Baltimore of the Hill House, Ms. Bethea and her partner, Brenda Brown. Now, hanging over the fireplace in the lobby/community room is "Another Hey-day on the Hill," a colorful quilt created by Hill House staffers and children who took part in its summer camp several years ago.

Other pieces that Bethea Brown helped acquire include "Turrentine's Saxophone," a found-art piece by Biko; "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown," made by Jorges Myers with one of the band leader's instruments; and a circular quilt by Tina Brewer that uses images by photographer Teenie Harris. The developer got prints of other Harris photos from the Carnegie Museum of Art, which owns the collection.

And the jazz concerts? There hasn't been one since the dedication ceremony in September, but some are planned next year. In the meantime, the Hill House is holding the final concert in the series "Live at the Hurricane" at 5 p.m. tomorrow at its Blakey Program Center, 1908 Wylie Ave. The program will feature the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Tickets are $10 at the door. Information: 412-392-3148.