Category: West End Bridge
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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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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…
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Riverlife Invests Over $2 Million in Design and Engineering to improve Accessibility at Pittsburgh’s West End Bridge
PITTSBURGH- Riverlife announces a strategic investment exceeding $2 million in design and engineering to create accessible connections leading to the West End Bridge from the Manchester-Chateau and West End neighborhoods. This critical infrastructure design aims to introduce key enhancements and multimodal improvements to the historic bridge structure. “We are working to create essential connections to…
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Completing the Loop: The West End Bridge Gap
Riverlife’s Completing the Loop initiative is a movement to link and enhance Pittsburgh’s riverfronts between the West End, Hot Metal, and 31st Street Bridges… and beyond. As part of this work, we’re looking at some of the most challenging gaps in the city’s riverfront network. The West End Bridge spans the Ohio River just west…