Tag: north shore
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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…
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Riverlife announces new headquarters on North Shore at Allegheny Landing
Media Contact: Stephan Bontrager, Riverlife (c) 412.606.2187 (e) stephan@riverlifepgh.org IMAGES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST Download a PDF of this news release May 11, 2021 PITTSBURGH- After over 20 years of being a part of the downtown Golden Triangle business district, Riverlife has moved across the Allegheny River to new office headquarters at One North…
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Land and Water Conservation Fund receives permanent funding
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]The Great American Outdoors Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 22, 2020. This bill makes funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanent. Created by Congress, the Land…
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PA parks and trails are being used more than ever. Take action now to help preserve funding for them.
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Project spotlight: Pittsburgh’s North Shore
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Pittsburgh’s riverfronts have transformed at a rapid pace. It may be hard to believe, but just twenty years ago the city’s North Shore neighborhood didn’t exist. Now one of Pittsburgh’s most prominent waterfront…
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Edie Shapira on Paul O’Neill’s “unforgettable leadership” on the North Shore
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]By Dr. Edith Shapira Original Riverlife Task Force member and past co-chair of the Riverlife board Paul O’Neill and John Craig were the founding co-chairs of the Riverlife Task Force, assembled in 1999 to…
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Remembering Riverlife co-founder Paul O’Neill, 1935-2020
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]We’re incredibly sad to hear that Paul O’Neill, one of Riverlife’s founders, has died. Former chairman and CEO of Alcoa Corp. and Treasury Secretary under George H.W. Bush, Paul O’Neill was one of…
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Bold Paradise: Riverlife’s 2019 Party at the Pier is August 23 on the North Shore
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Riverlife’s board of directors and event chairs Kathy and Lou Testoni cordially invite you to Riverlife’s Party at the Pier fundraiser celebration commemorating our 20th anniversary. This year’s “Bold Paradise” theme pays tribute…
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Riverfront development roundup: Strip District, North Shore
Riverlife’s ongoing roundup of current riverfront real estate and open space development news STRIP DISTRICT Laurel Communities purchased four parcels of property near the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh’s Strip District neighborhood from The Buncher Company to advance Laurel’s Strip District Brownstones project. The parcels sit between the Produce Terminal and Waterfront Place, the road constructed…
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Party at the Pier raises over $250,000 for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Ciao, bella! Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Riviera Dolce, presented by PNC, welcomed a sold-out crowd of 900 to Rivers Casino to raise over $250,000 for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts on Friday, August 17. Riverlife’s 9th annual fundraiser celebration has emerged as one of…