Tag: riverfront zoning
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The “RIV” is a common-sense way to plan new development on Pittsburgh’s riverfronts
You may have heard talk about the “RIV” bubbling up in Pittsburgh this year. If you guessed that “RIV” is short for “riverfront”, you’d be right. Our city’s riverfronts will be in the spotlight this June as Pittsburgh City Planning advances legislation to update riverfront zoning for all 35 miles of city riverfront. The RIV…
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“A Good Compromise”: NEXTPittsburgh’s primer on the RIV, Pittsburgh’s proposed riverfront zoning changes
Could even more new riverfront parks, trails, and public amenities be in Pittsburgh’s future? Get ready for “the RIV.” You may have heard about the riverfront zoning updates proposed by the Department of City Planning. The “RIV” was created with feedback from the community and will encourage the creation of riverfront public open space like…
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Riverlife planning commission testimony: Riverfront Zoning
Riverlife president and CEO Vivien Li gave public testimony at the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission hearing on February 20, 2018, strongly supporting City Planning’s proposed updates to Pittsburgh’s riverfront zoning. Download a PDF of Ms. Li’s testimony here.