New construction projects are (still) changing the face of Pittsburgh
It's been over 19 months since the Post-Gazette first reported on the major developments in Pittsburgh.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07091/773880-85.stm
Most projects are on target pace or completed. However, there are 3 significant developments that stand out which have little to no forward motion away from the drawing boards and financial constraints.
1. North Shore Live!
• Location: North Shore, North Shore Drive and Art Rooney Boulevard
• Function: Amphitheater, entertainment venues
• Opening:
delayed (Originally planned for Late 2008)
• Cost:
unknown (Originally $48 million)
2. Market Square Place
• Location: Downtown, Fifth Avenue
• Function: Retail and apartments
• Opening:
in progress (Originally planned for Early 2009)
• Cost: $32 million
3. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Development
• Location: Downtown, Seventh and Ninth streets
• Function: Housing
• Opening:
construction delayed (Originally planned for Early 2009)
• Cost: $90 million, first phase
North Shore Live! has been delayed for reasons sprouting from the Steelers ownership deliberation. The site as recently been bought, the entertainment complex and many other projects will be decided at a later date.
Market Square Place has been slowly progressing with the final completion possibly expected in 2010. Tenants and businesses continue to pour in to the Market Square given the planned vision of what the site will look like. Crime has been on the decline in the neighborhood from an increased police presence.
Finally, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Development has pushed back the date to begin construction sometime in 2009 when the slumping housing and financial markets are expected to improve.
***Admittedly, the information was hard for me to compile so if anyone has any news on the 3 projects be sure to post them!
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