Tag: waterfront
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What Pittsburgh can learn from other cities, and where we’re leading: lessons from a waterfront summit
Pittsburgh is a city shaped by water. We’re not just talking geographically, even though the city’s downtown Golden Triangle is carved by three rivers that form the Pittsburgh peninsula. River-oriented industry, transit and settlement have all had a role in forming the city’s economy and identity. Simply put, water is the reason why we are where we…
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“Waterfronts that Work” Summit on March 16 to discuss solutions for active city riverfronts
Pittsburgh’s riverfronts are booming. With such rapid growth, how can our rivers support different needs for industry, housing, the environment, recreation and entertainment? On Thursday, March 16, the City of Pittsburgh will host “Waterfronts That Work: Pittsburgh and Beyond,” from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore (map). Light snacks and…