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  • Decorative Historic Railing at Allegheny Landing: Building a River Room Step By Step

    A great riverfront is more than the sum of its parts. In a city known for its rich history and iconic landmarks, Riverlife is weaving a new narrative as steps are taken to implement a bold vision plan for Completing the Loop. Inspired by a vision of a thriving riverfront, Riverlife envisions a continuous and…

  • “Completing the Loop” Wins AIA National Award for Urban Design

    evolve environment :: architecture and Riverlife were honored by the American Institute of Architects(AIA) for the plan, which outlines a 10-year vision to connect, enhance, and expand Pittsburgh’s network of riverfront public spaces. Riverlife is thrilled to announce the Completing the Loop plan for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, developed by Riverlife and evolveEA, received a 2023 National…

  • Completing the Loop: a movement to link and enhance Pittsburgh’s riverfronts

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Our vision for 15 miles and 1,055 acres of Pittsburgh riverfronts. Since 1999, Riverlife has worked to create, activate,…

  • Matt Galluzzo: As life moves outdoors during covid-19, lean on Pa.’s special strength

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    The following essay by Riverlife president and CEO Matthew Galluzzo was published in the Tribune-Review on October 15, 2020. Earlier this summer, the New York Times explored a fascinating chapter in American history. In 1907, at the height of the tuberculosis epidemic in this country, doctors and educators tasked with preventing the spread of the…

  • Riverlife, BikePGH and Healthy Ride bring back popular #LunchLoop this summer

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    You can’t beat a carefree bicycle ride through Pittsburgh’s riverfront parks and trails …especially if it gives you an excuse to escape your office and enjoy some free air. Back by popular demand, Riverlife is teaming up with BikePGH and Healthy Ride Pittsburgh Bike Share to bring you another summer of #LunchLoop rides this year. LunchLoop is…

  • Completing the Loop: The West End Bridge Gap

    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…