Keystone Edge: Reclaiming Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts
From the current online newsletter of Keystone Edge:
- Reclaiming the Rivers: A Holistic Vision for Pittsburgh — Abby Mendelson reports on the rapid public space and private development along previously “unlovely and unloved” stretches of Pittsburgh’s riverfront. He notes the progress due to top-level political support, public involvement, as well as a landmark planning effort.
- The Science of Stormwater: Pittsburgh Experiments with Green Infrastructure — Marty Levine reports on various green infrastructure initiatives underway in the Steel City, including pervious pavement planting 20,000 new street trees.
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