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West End Bridge Connector Expansion
Riverlife is excited to announce the next phase of planning and design for improved connections to the West End Bridge. We are partnering with landscape architecture firm Merritt Chase and transportation planning firm Toole Design to expand the footprint of the original connectors project. This new phase of planning focuses on historically disconnected neighborhoods like Manchester and the West End.…
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Employment Opportunity: Seasonal Riverfront Facilities Supervisor
Seasonal Riverfront Facilities Supervisor Download a printable PDF of the full employment opportunity. About Riverlife: Since 1999, Riverlife has worked to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. A nonprofit leader in building the community vision for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, Riverlife has overseen a $150 million investment in the city’s waterfront transformation, catalyzing $4.2 billion in related…
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Construction to begin at Allegheny Riverfront Park’s Upper Promenade
Updated park will honor original design while increasing resilience for future generations PITTSBURGH, PA – March 27, 2025. Riverlife announced that construction will begin at Allegheny Riverfront Park’s Upper Promenade. This $5.4 million rehabilitation effort is led by Riverlife, in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This marks a significant…
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Summer Internship Opportunity: Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communications InternshipAbout Riverlife: Since 1999, Riverlife has worked to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. A nonprofit leader in building a community vision for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, Riverlife has overseen a $150 million investment in the city’s waterfront transformation, catalyzing $4.2 billion in related economic development, arts and culture, and ecological sustainability on or…
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Allegheny Riverfront Park and the Sister Bridges Experience: A Vision Coming to Life
In March 2025, Riverlife will break ground on the rehabilitation of Allegheny Riverfront Park’s upper promenade. For twenty-five years, this park has been a vital link between downtown Pittsburgh and the Allegheny riverfront–redefining how Pittsburghers engage with the city and sparking a movement for riverfront transformation. Allegheny Riverfront Park remains a model for what riverfront…
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Apply to be an Artist at Riverlife’s 2025 Chalk Fest
Riverlife is looking for talented artists to transform Pittsburgh’s riverfront into a vibrant canvas at Riverlife Chalkfest. This is your chance to showcase your skills, engage with the community, and bring art to life in an unexpected way. We’re seeking artists of all backgrounds to create bold, temporary chalk masterpieces along the riverfront. Whether you’re…
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Artful Play: Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts as a Canvas for Creativity and Exploration
In October of 2024, Riverlife facilitated a conversation called Artful Play: The Power of Play in Urban Landscapes where panelists discussed how design of urban landscapes and creative expression can work together to improve people’s lives through personal growth and community development. This is a valuable part of Riverlife’s work—facilitating the conversation about a vision…
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Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator Download a printable PDF of the full employment opportunity. About Riverlife: Since 1999, Riverlife has worked to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. A nonprofit leader in building the community vision for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, Riverlife has overseen a $150 million investment in the city’s waterfront transformation, catalyzing $4.2 billion in related economic development,…
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New Renderings Offer a Glimpse into a Possible Future for Pedestrian Access to the West End Bridge
This project represents more than just a physical connection; it’s an investment in equity, mobility, and community. By improving access, the West End Bridge Connectors will bridge the gap between communities and the riverfronts, ensuring that more people can enjoy Pittsburgh’s world-class outdoor spaces. As we work toward funding and construction, these renderings highlight the…