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Old Posted Mar 7, 2019, 1:18 PM
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Old Posted Mar 7, 2019, 3:40 PM
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It is a bit of a forgotten corner of Downtown, but that's a really large lot just off Grant and right near the First Avenue T Station. So I kinda want to put it in the same category as the Two Oxford site, but then again if you told me there was a live project for something in the 25+ floor range, I'd probably be pretty excited anyway.
There's a lot of vacant lots still in the "municipal zone" of downtown. In general I feel like the area around Ross Street would be better served by residential uses - though perhaps its proximity to the T tracks might make developing this area more problematic.
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Old Posted Mar 7, 2019, 6:01 PM
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3/12 Planning Commission is up. A short one for next week - only two items:

1. A $125,000 public art project on 625 Stanwix Street - the aging downtown parking garage with a (soon entirely residential) structure on its top floors. Essentially it's going to put giant banners of famous Pittsburghers on vertical banners viable from Stanwix and Ft. Duquesne Boulevard. These banners will screen most of the parking garage, improving what is honestly one of the bigger eyesores on that side of town.

2. Demolition of the Parking Authority garage at 136 9th Street downtown. We knew this was coming even with the Cultural Trust development falling apart, as the garage was built in 1958 and is visibly sagging. While this is technically just a demolition permit, some information about the replacement garage is available. It's roughly the same size (adding 20 stalls to 600). The biggest change is that there will no longer be an entrance off of Penn at all, with the garage stepped back to the building line of the three surviving structures at the corner, and a landscaped, tree-lined zone fronting on Penn. This would seem to provide the option of later subdivision and inclusion within a project which restored the two six-story buildings. Indeed, one of the slides shows a potential layout with the remainder of the block filled in, with front-facing retail on Penn Avenue and a J-shaped residential building taking in the Cultural Trust property and the former Duff's building.
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Old Posted Mar 7, 2019, 6:51 PM
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Here's a full list of state grant applicants in the city:

119 Sixth Street Multiplex Development Phase Three: Ultimately, the Trust plans to redevelop 119 Sixth Street (the former site of Bally Total Fitness Club) into a six-theater cineplex. This cinema will diversify the Cultural District's portfolio of performance spaces by providing the region's audiences with a popular entertainment option not found within the boundaries of downtown Pittsburgh. Other amenities will include a bar/lounge that serves food, luxury seating, High-Definition screens and sound, a meeting/reception space, and reserved seating options. For this construction phase, the Trust will use RACP funding to continue the cineplex build-out, particularly with regards to its elevators and escalators, plumbing, flooring, and all drywall, painting, and acoustics work.

1600 Smallman Street - Phase II: The project consists of the renovation of the 1600 Smallman Property's main building, the conversion of the annex buildings into a parking garage, and public and site improvements. The renovation of the main building includes the installation of new HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fireproofing systems; a combination of masonry and drywall partitions will form the interior structure and will be finished by the developer. The remaining improvements to the main building will be conducted by its future tenants. The proposed scope of the RACP grant is includes the main building's and parking garage's interior and exterior renovation and the installation of their MEP systems.

3 Crossings Phase II - Intermodal Transportation Facility: 3 Crossings reconnects the Strip District neighborhood to the natural amenities of a revitalized riverfront and Three Rivers Trail network.Expansion of 3 Crossings will further advance the City's vision to re-establish connections to the riverfront. Phase II entails: (1) Two multi-family buildings with a total of 300 units; (2) 600,000 SF of Class A office space in six buildings (3) 50,000 SF of retail space; and (4) 1,300 parking spaces including the 891 in the proposed Intermodal Transportation Facility.

ACH Clear Pathways Arts Center: ACH Clear Pathways (ACH) has embarked upon the Arts Center project, which entails the construction of a three story building in the Hill District Neighborhood to serve as a permanent location for the organization. The building will consist of 4,000 square feet of office and administrative space on the ground floor, a library tutoring area, a digital and art studio, a dance and martial arts studio and a kitchen/break room on the first floor, and a multipurpose room on the second floor. The office space on the first floor will be rented and serve as a permanent source of operational revenue.

Affordable Housing, Employment & Economic Opportunity Program: 3241 Development LLC would target the existing housing stock throughout Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh. 3241 Development would like to acquire 75 single family houses over a three year period. Each house would very from the level of construction detailed needed to satisfy the affordable housing market need. Some homes would require more work then others. There would be an inspection of the property before each purchase. Every home inspection would require the roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and structural to be inspected to establish the cost value of the potential work needed.

Allegheny River Green Boulevard: This first phase of the larger Green Boulevard project project will lay critical foundation pieces, with five components focused on street reconstruction and utility-related work. Those four components include: 1) Railroad Boulevard and shared street improvements, 2) Willow Street and shared street improvements and 40th Bridge underpass, 3) 43rd Street streetscape, 4) Hatfield street and shared street improvements, and 5) 47th Street streetscapes and green infrastructure. RACP funding for this phase of the Green Boulevard Project will be used for construction/reconstruction of streets and public rights of way to provide shared use streets and facilities to promote mobility and access in a sustainable way for a growing district of the City. Improvements also include substantial green infrastructure to address critical storm-water management needs in this riverfront area adjacent to a highly threatened waterway.

Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19 Redevelopment Phase II-B: RIDC is redeveloping Mill 19, which is the catalytic redevelopment of a quarter mile long former industrial mill building into a vibrant sustainable approximately 265,000 sq ft complex over three phases.Continue construction of phase two of the Mill 19 project at Hazelwood Green. Phase One, RIDC Mill 19A, is currently under construction and two-thirds leased. With an advanced robotics manufacturing prospect interested in the entire Phase Two, RIDC Mill 19B, RIDC has commenced construction of the second building. RIDC is also in conversation with prospective tenants for phase three, RIDC Mill 19C, project which consist of approximately 100,000 gross square feet. RIDC will use the funds to construct a 3-story building that will include flex office space as well as ground floor garage, lab, and workshop space.

Astrobotic Capital Expansion II: The company plans to purchase several large machinery units for use in a spacecraft high bay. In order to keep costs low and close the business case for a lunar mission, Astrobotic sources its part fabrication, and then integrates them into a single lunar lander system in its high bay. Machinery units like a mill, lathe, and hand tools are all required equipment to successfully integrate spacecraft hardware. Spacecraft hardware is also especially sensitive to contamination, and without careful handling in “clean room” conditions, hardware can be prone to failure in the space environment. A clean room and a clean bench are both critical. Another key factor for making a low cost mission to the Moon possible is to test hardware early and often.

Brashear Hilltop Community Center: The project will include the purchase and renovation of the building currently occupied by LifeSpan. Brashear will lease the space back to LifeSpan post-renovation. The other component of the project is a new construction addition to the 320 Brownsville Road building, which will involve the addition of 25,000 SF of space. Several contiguous sites on Brownsville Rd. will comprise the Community Center building, and three nearby vacant lots are being sought for a garden & outdoor space. The Hilltop Community Center will include community rooms, program space for service delivery, office space, and a commercial kitchen which will serve the Meals on Wheels program. Brashear Association currently owns 312 & 314 Brownsville Rd. It's partner Lifespan owns 320 Brownsville Rd. Brashear has agreements to purchase the remaining properties.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Branch Renovations: CLP-Downtown will renovate the 1st and 2nd floors of an expanded 23,000 SF space. It will feature areas for children, teens and adults to read, learn, create and connect with others. More meeting rooms will be offered along with flexible spaces to support community partnerships/services. The project will include the full demolition of the existing 1st and 2nd floor interior and building systems, which includes lighting, electrical, and HVAC systems, and an extension of the existing elevator and stair to the 2nd floor. CLP-Main will make improvements to service points on the 2nd and 3rd floors as well as to the Children's Department and Customer Services on the 1st floor. Renovations to the 2nd and 3rd floors will entail space reallocations and enhancements to reflect new service priorities. On the 1st floor, Customer Services will be completely renovated to eliminate current barriers to service, and Children's will be updated as well as expanded to create a dedicated programming area.

Centre Avenue YMCA Renovation: The Centre Avenue YMCA project is a catalytic renovation and adaptive reuse of an historic property that aligns with the Greater Hill District Master Plan.This project entails first floor renovation of the kitchen and common spaces and includes the creation of space to be used by the community for meeting, events and social gatherings. Seventy-three single room occupancy (SRO) units will be renovated on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors with a new configuration that will replace shared bathrooms that offer minimal privacy with 10 individual bathrooms. Room and corridor renovations will include flooring, painting and ceilings. Additional work will include replacement of the roof, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, and the installation of an NFPA 13 sprinkler system. Air conditioning and a new elevator will be added.

City's Edge - MidPoint Group: City's Edge is new construction of 12,000 square feet of commercial/community space, 4,000 square feet of outdoor space, required infrastructure of new sidewalks, lighting for safety and storm water retention facilities. The community facilities will be located in the 2-levels of commercial/community space abutting Pride Street. The Uptown community needs the following facilities for low-income and working families: Urgent Medical Care/Pharmacy, Daycare will enable the residents and the neighboring community to have access to this rare commodity. An After School Program, Minority & Women Owned Business incubation space will be a tremendous asset. The project also includes a 508-space Parking Garage that will alleviate chronic parking need in the community. This project includes 110-units of new housing with 77 of the units affordable to persons with incomes.

Commonwealth Place Redevelopment: The proposed project involves the redevelopment of a high-profile building located in the Golden Triangle within Downtown Pittsburgh.The project includes the purchase and redevelopment of a 200,000 square foot office building located on almost 2 acres. The project site is highly visible and is in close proximity to public transportation, and various amenities in the Central Business District. The project will be a mixed-use development, consisting of office, retail and restaurants.

Community College of Allegheny County Faculty Innovation Center: The Faculty Innovation Center (FIC) will be in an existing building on CCAC's Allegheny Campus that will undergo extensive renovation for a space to foster the College's mission to provide students with affordable access to high-quality career and transfer education, delivered in a diverse, caring, and innovative learning environment. The FIC will facilitate engagement across disciplines and campuses; thus, solidifying the one college mission. CCAC envisions that visitors will enter a brightly lit space with the latest technology, surrounded by support staff, enthusiasm and activities. The space will have tables, group workstations, study areas, seminar and social interaction spaces and include accessibility upgrades thus reinforcing CCAC's dedication to building for everyone.

Contemporary Craft Relocation: The project includes purchase and renovation of a 13.5k sf former industrial property, to permanently house CC and bring positive economic, cultural, and environmental impacts to the neighborhood. The project will transform a cement-block eyesore to an inclusive community arts center with sustainable, modern design that announces the organization as a cultural landmark and tourist destination. Renovations include: (1) 2.5K sf gallery for exhibitions; (2) 1.8K sf flexible studio space for educational classes and lectures; (3) 1.1K sf retail store as an earned revenue source; (4) 4k sf total administrative, kitchen, and storage/staging areas to support operations (5) 400 sf interior/exterior public spaces including visitor lounge, benches, etc. (6) Accessibility compliance throughout.

Distillery at South Shore: The building and the property located at 129 McKean Street will undergo significant renovations to accommodate for the aforementioned uses. The scope of the RACP grant includes the site building renovations and site improvements.The building's exterior facade, including its storefront and windows on the first four floors, its rear balconies and 2nd floor roof patio will be either replaced or renovated. The interior of the building will be renovated and a new stair tower and elevator will be installed. A new fire protection system will be installed, while the building's plumbing, HVAC and electrical system will be replaced. Finally, a new roof top patio will be built on the top of the building. The project also focuses upon pedestrian and cyclist access to the site. Sidewalks and ramps will be reconstructed along the adjacent streets, while 1,200 s.y. of land will be paved north of the site to connect it with nearby trails. Finally, a stormwater management system will be created.

District Fifteen, version beta - Pittsburgh Multi-Modal Parking Facility: District Fifteen, version beta is a nine story mix-used building, consisting of 205,000 sq. ft. of commercial office space, 5,000 sq. ft. of street level retail and approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of street level Research and Development space. The development will consist of a 390 multi-modal transportation facility, featuring: 390 parking spaces, 90 bike storage spaces, 20 EV car charging stations, and a bike/electric scooter sharing program. This development is the second phase of District Fifteen. The first phase of District Fifteen was a 105,000 GSF speculative building which is now occupied by Facebook Technologies.The funds will be utilized in the brownfield site remediation; subsurface obstruction removal; and construction of a public, multi-modal transportation structure.

Downtown/Strip District Historic Building Revitalization: The proposed project involves the revitalization, redevelopment and preservation of an underutilized historic office building located in Downtown Pittsburgh/Strip District. This redevelopment will transform this property into an economically viable site, contributing to overall city-wide development goals. The project includes the purchase and redevelopment of a 100,000 square foot office building which is currently under-occupied and in need of critical upgrades, façade improvements, and renovations. The new building will create Class A office space with retail opportunities on the bottom level.

Duquesne University Palumbo Center Renovation - Phase 2: The planned renovation of the Palumbo Center will be one of the major projects that helps transform and energize the Uptown neighborhood within the scope of the Eco Innovation District plan. The project will require the complete overhaul of the facility, leaving the core of the structure and back gym practice facility the only components to be untouched.Other key details of the project include: (1) Create flexible, multipurpose spaces to utilize the building for everything from business meetings to youth programming; (2) Update seating area and corresponding spaces; (3) New external façade; (4) Expanded concourse, premium seating and club seating areas; (5) New and expanded strength training and sports medicine areas; (6) Addition of an academics and leadership training center that includes a lecture hall and tutoring center; and (7) New locker room facilities.

Energy Innovation Center Tower Renovation - Connelley Trade School: One of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation's featured economic development initiatives is the adaptive reuse of the former Connelley Vocational School as Pittsburgh's Energy Innovation Center (EIC). The planned renovation will include the demolition of non-historic, non-structural fixtures in the Tower portion of the building to allow for the construction of flexible spaces for incubation and innovation. Construction will include the installation of new fixtures, highly-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and other infrastructure to meet the needs of growing companies that could be incubated there, or for established organizations that wish to make use of the space for training programs.

Flats on Forward - ACTION-Housing: The site of the former Squirrel Hill Theater on Forward Avenue has been an eyesore ever since it closed in 2010. Our plan is to build a six-story mixed-use building with 11,000SF of retail space on the first floor, parking and 14 residential units on the second floor, 29 residential units on the third and fourth floors, and 24,000SF of office space on the fifth and sixth floors. The retail and office spaces will both house community-oriented uses. We have designed the building with a community green space at the corner of Murray and Forward and two outdoor patios on upper floors for tenant use.

Forms+Surfaces Expansion: This project will include the construction of a facility at 62nd Street and Butler Street, in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville Neighborhood, and construct a 400,000 sq.ft. facility that will house both manufacturing and administrative operations of Forms & Surfaces. This facility will be in a more centralized location in the city than the several of the current locations that Forms & Surfaces occupies. This site is currently in disrepair (a brownfield site), and an improvement such as this facility would be of great benefit to this area. The requested funds will be used for the purchasing of the site, as well as the construction of the facility, including building out the office facilities and the manufacturing floor, creation of a parking lot, landscaping, and other work that will improve the property as it currently exists.

Frick Pittsburgh Historical Infrastructure Upgrades: The Frick Art & Historical Center (The Frick) is seeking financial assistance to address a number of pressing capital projects vital to its long-term success. The most pressing issues are those related to Clayton, the historic home of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The proposed preservation project will include necessary weatherization, building system and mechanical upgrades, and enhancements such as fire system replacements to improve safety and the ADA accessibility of both structures.

Heinz Buildings Redevelopment II: The project will rehabilitate the three former headquarters buildings of the H.J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh. Totaling 220,000 SF, the buildings were built by three successive generations of the Heinz family as symbols of the company's industrial might: the first, the administration building, in 1907 by H.J. Heinz, the founder of the company; the second, the administration annex, in 1937 by his son, Howard Covode Heinz; and the third, the research building, in 1958 by H.J. (Jack) Heinz II. The project will restore and preserve their historic character by converting the buildings into a mixed-use complex providing housing and community amenities. The proposed RACP scope involves Phase I of the project which includes the construction costs and land value of the project site.

Heinz II Development - Phase II: The Heinz II Development Phase II project renovated the former Heinz Service Building into 173 market-rate apartments while maintaining the historic features of the site. The completion of the project represents the full redevelopment of the former Heinz Plant and the beginning of the revitalization of the Troy Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The RACP scope of the project is limited to the demolition and abatement of hazardous materials within the Heinz Service Building. All five stories of the structure and its roof and basement were selectively demolished and had asbestos and other hazardous materials removed.

Highmark Stadium Strategic Expansion: Highmark Stadium is a 5,500-capacity soccer-specific stadium in Pittsburgh's Station Square which is home to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the United Soccer League (USL). To accommodate increasing traffic at the Stadium, improvements must be made prior to the 2019 soccer season. Any funds awarded under the RACP will be used to purchase the land parcel home to Highmark Stadium and related parking from owner Brookfield Asset Management. The venue boasts a seating capacity of 5,000 with additional standing space raising its capacity to about 5,500 for soccer games. The Stadium is a premier event venue for concerts and community events, with a 4,000 square foot banquet area and 2,200 square foot sports bar. Absent Highmark Stadium, thousands of youth would lose access to Highmark Stadium's FIFA-certified synthetic turf practice fields.

Highwoods Realty LP Development: The proposed project involves construction of a new office building centrally located within Downtown Pittsburgh and the Central Business District. Highwoods intends to use the entire site to construct a new office building with retail space on the first level. The investment into this large development will promote sustainable growth and contribute to the overall economic vitality of the City and State.

History Center Penn Avenue Expansion: The History Center has been consulting with architects and construction professionals to prepare plans for the Penn Avenue Expansion project that will add critical needed features to the History Center and interconnect the museum with a new history-themed hotel within a block from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Two initial properties on Penn Ave have already been acquired and three additional ones are needed. This project will allow for additional building purchases required for the desired expansion; engineering and architectural work, demolition and site preparation, and construction of galleries, classrooms, and theater; and performance of site preparation prior to construction of the new hotel connected to the new History Center. The 140-key hotel (in partnership with a developer) will have museum displays designed and curated by the History Center to provide a totally immersive and unparalleled museum experience.

Homewood Coliseum Stabilization II: Since the closure of the Bus and Trolley Car Barn in the 1960s, the Coliseum has served as a community asset and anchor on Frankstown Ave. The URA has since acquired the Coliseum with the intention to stabilize the building. The URA plans to make the necessary improvements to the approximately 1- acre lot and 28,994 sqft. building. Once stabilization is complete, the URA will redevelop the Coliseum with direction from the community and neighborhood planning efforts. Requested RACP and matching funds will be used to make necessary repairs to preserve and stabilize the Homewood Coliseum for future redevelopment.

Homewood Park Expansion: This project will be executed in 3 phases: (1) A community oriented design phase, where all aspects of the proposed park are covered. The community and the City have already done a significant amount of planning and outreach around this park, and our design process is the natural progression of those conversations. (2) The first phase of construction will focus on the southern half of the park, and will include providing a new athletic field, ADA accessible routes through the park, lighting, storm water management, and associated amenities.(3) The second phase of construction will focus on the northern half of the park, and will include a new outdoor pool, new play features, a public performance stage, and a plaza area for residents.

Hunt Armory Recreational Facility II: The Hunt Armory revitalization project will commence in seven phases, including: ice arena and stable, gun shed shell, administrative building, Chatham and central areas, construction of garage, exterior renovation/restoration, the construction of pedestrian and green assets on Emerson Street. When complete, the 175,650 sq. ft. complex will be the only sheet of ice within City limits. The complex will offer two sheets, one (1) NHL sized rink (200' X 85') and one (1) studio rink (100' X 60'). Additionally, the facility will offer a 4,000 sq. ft. gym and performance center, for use by a number of community & University partners.The budget includes many community assets, including 23,855 sq. ft. of office space, 142,210 sq. ft. of parking (116 spaces), and retail/classroom facilities.

Innovation Research Tower: Walnut Capital will acquire the properties located at 3342-62 Fifth Avenue from Allegheny County, UPMC, and two private owners. Upon purchasing the properties, the current buildings will be demolished. Walnut Capital intends to use the entire site to construct a new office and retail building. The proposed structure is designed with 12 floors including the street level with a parking garage and retail along Fifth Avenue and a lower level parking garage. The design includes a total of approximately 100 vehicle parking spaces and 86 bicycle spaces. The building will also include such amenities as a fitness center and lounge areas for use by the tenants. The tower will also have direct access into the parking garage, with its entrance and exit on Halket Street.

Larimer School Redevelopment II: Larimer School is an historic school located in the Larimer neighborhood of in the City of Pittsburgh. The project will entail white boxing the auditorium and gymnasium spaces in the vacant Larimer School building. The improvements will consist of interior demolition where necessary, heating/cooling with delivery systems, lighting, electrical switches and outlets, doors, windows, ADA toilet rooms, a finished ceiling, walls that are prepped for painting (drywall), and new floor structures. Due to the current deplorable condition of these spaces it is almost guaranteed that these spaces would not attract tenants without white boxing the spaces.

Lawrenceville Technology Center Site Development II: The Lawrenceville Technology Center is a combination of several properties in the Lawrenceville section of the City of Pittsburgh.The project includes both land and building components. RIDC anticipates the scope of work for RACP will include general land development activities (grading, site abatement), infrastructure improvements, new building development, building redevelopment, and the construction of a structured parking garage. Ultimately, RIDC anticipates complimenting the existing facilities with similar use facilities (robotics, R&D space) for future tenants.

Lexington Technology Park: The development plan consists of three phases. Phase 1-A focuses upon the renovation of the two building's located on the western parcel. The larger building will be renovated into 334,000 s.f. of office and flex industrial space while the smaller building will be renovated into 38,000 s.f. of industrial space. Lastly, the parking lot located within the parcel will be maintained. Phase I-B will construct 50 town-homes and 100 apartments on the eastern parcel. 25 of the units will be sold after construction, 75 units will be rented at market rates and 50 will be rented at affordable prices. The site's parking will be integrated into the basement of the apartment building and town-homes. The two single family homes on the site will also be renovated. A private roadway will be constructed to connect the two parcels as part of the final phase of construction. The street may also spur future development.

Liberty Green: The Liberty Green project will construct a new neighborhood park. Various opportunities for outdoor recreation will be constructed within the park activating the long vacant property and promoting access to healthy recreation. Liberty Green Park will include the construction of: (1) A market plaza to support future programming in the neighborhood; (2) An open lawn and mound to encourage free open play and gathering for residents of all ages; (3) An extensive play area designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12; (4) Green infrastructure to include a trenched bioswale and cistern to capture on- and off-site stormwater with education signage; and (5) Public art.

Lower Hill Infrastructure - Community Parking District III: The Redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site will redefine Pittsburgh's future. The vision of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) and Pittsburgh Arena Real Estate Redevelopment, LP, is to create a vibrant, high-quality, mixed use development on the 28-acre site that will restore important historic connections, bridging the Uptown and Hill District neighborhoods with Downtown Pittsburgh. In this application, the partners request consideration of grant funding to support the construction of a community shared parking district. The design promotes the concept of shared parking, limiting the amount of 24/7 reserved spaces, as a practice to effectively maximize the use of parking assets onsite between multiple users and across different hours of the day, for the overall benefit of the City of Pittsburgh.

Museum Lab, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - Phase 2: The Project involves the renovation of the historic Carnegie Library to create Museum Lab. Adding the former Library to the Museum footprint will make CMP the largest cultural campus for children in the US. The project will transform an underutilized, derelict building into a fully occupied and active cultural asset. Specific project goals include: (1) Complete the interior fitout; (2) Add a wheelchair accessible entry point; (3) Improve the exterior grounds and landscaping to connect and integrate the surrounding properties into a cohesive destination; and (4) Restore the defunct historic clock tower to create a focal point for the campus.

Negley Building Acquisition & Renovation: The project includes the acquisition and improvement of 745 North Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh. The following items were replaced - roof, HVAC system, floor tiles/carpet, exterior fencing, interior doors, electrical wiring & fixtures, lighting, ceiling tiles, parking lot asphalt, restroom fixtures and kitchen. The following items were added to the building - elevator, ADA accessible restrooms, sprinkler system, plumbing & sinks for child care classrooms, underground stormwater retention & infiltration system, and interior controlled access system. Other cosmetic improvements were completed also.

New Granada Theater III: The 4 story structure with Art-Deco detail was designed by one of America’s early African American architects, Louis Bellinger. The exterior of the structure is intact, the interior is largely empty. Care will be taken to restore the historic façade. Floor 1 – Food hall & side outdoor plaza. Retail spaces, and a “Black Box” theater that will accommodate approx. 100-120 seats. Floor 2 – Flexible event space (800-1000 occupants) for performances, TED Talks, weddings, etc. Programming is expected to provide a balance of national acts with local acts. Floor 3 – The anchor tenant of the University of Pittsburgh CEC has committed to lease out the entire 3rd floor for 10 years. It will have a space for the African American Poetry and Poetics Department. Besides this, there will be a space for the STEAM program, and space for entrepreneurial excellence support, and more for a general lecture space. New Construction – 3 floors of commercial space above a multi genre café.

New Outlook Academy Expansion & Revitalization: The New Outlook Academy Expansion and Revitalization Project will involve two phases of facility improvements and expansion to the existing property and buildings that we currently own and occupy at 900 Agnew Road.First, on the existing buildings, we will replace the windows to improve safety and energy efficiency. Second, we will build a new facility on our existing campus to serve as independent living housing and multipurpose programming areas for the students who have completed a residential program and require a transitional environment before moving back to the community.

North River Commerce Park: The North River Commerce Park project entails a diverse range of construction activities necessary to make the 9.3 acre site compliant with local municipal codes. The improvements to the buildings located on site are the most significant of the project. A fire safety system will be implemented in each of the site's buildings, including the installation of a fire suppression and sprinkler system, fire rated doors, walls and insulation, and a fire alarm system. Large sections of the buildings' interior and frame will be renovated or replaced, and made ADA-compliant. The outdoor section of the site will also be upgraded, including general landscape work, select paving and the replacement of an eroded section of river-wall to the north of the site. Upon completion of the project, the property will be transformed into a marketable, code-compliant site ready for further development.

Oakland Portal Tower 3 - Phase 1: The project is a part of a three phase, master planned, transit oriented, mixed-use project that is located on 4.5 acres at the entrance of Oakland. Phase I consists of the internal drive and Tower 3, creating two additional office pads for future phases as more companies look to expand in the neighborhood. Tower 3 is a 13-story mixed-use office and hotel project that will have ground floor retail. In all, the tower is approximately 260,000 square feet. The office portion will be the primary use of the project and will be over 140,000 square feet, creating opportunities for local, national and international technology and research companies to locate or expand in the Oakland neighborhood. In addition, the tower will have a 145 key flagged hotel.

Oliver Bath House Rehabilitation II: The Oliver Bath House is the only publicly owned and operated indoor swimming facility within the City of Pittsburgh. This project is to renovate the Oliver Bath services provided within the building. Renovation work will include: 1. Renovation of public restrooms and bathing facilities for accessibility. 2. Renovation to provide accessible route within the building to restrooms and bathing facilities. 3. Renovation of exterior public sidewalks to address life/health/safety concerns and improve accessibility to/from the building. 4. Changing of lighting to energy efficient LED lamps and fixtures. Improvements to interior spaces will allow for additional services including, but not limited to: lifeguard training for all City lifeguards, opportunities for physical therapy and non-pool physical activities, and space for community meetings.

Phipps Green Infrastructure: LANDMARK CONSERVATORY RENOVATION, includes: 1. Stormwater Capture, Reuse and Infiltration, 2. Botany Hall Demonstration Kitchen, 3. Add in-slab hot water radiant heating in occupied areas, 4. Replace steam fin tube radiators with low temperature based hot water fin tube heaters, 5. Add overhead fan forced spiral heaters, 6. Reduce infiltration losses by installing / replacing gaskets, caulking, and weather stripping throughout, and 7. Increase thermal mass / add phase change material. EXHIBIT STAGING CENTER RENOVATION includes: 1. Construction of 10,650 square ft. space at the highest environmental, Living™ standard will complete the first Living™ Campus, 2. Demonstrate the "greenest" buildings and landscapes with cost-effective technologies, and 3. Spotlight the economic benefits of on-site energy production technologies and the application of technologies from Pennsylvania-based companies.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater Renovation: Renovation of PMT's 327 South Main Street property is intended to be completed as one contiguous project and is divided into 4 primary phases to maintain operations throughout construction. Phase 1A: Creation of a new primary entrance complete with a theater lobby, patron restrooms, and elevator to make all levels of the facility accessible. Major utilities and building occupancy code upgraded to support the renovated facility. Phase 1B: Renovation to create 250-seat theater and training center including major stage, fly space, and seating improvements. Phase 2: New construction of a backstage area and shop space on the 1st floor and additional 2nd floor flexible studio/event space. Phase 3: Interior renovations to improve all 10 studios/classrooms, student lounge, and new nutrition kitchen. Phase 4: New landscaping, lighting, and parking lot renovation to provide safer strategy for student drop-off and patron accessibility.

Point Park University Professional Career Readiness Center: The Professional Career Readiness Center will deliver a pipeline of highly qualified graduates for existing businesses in the City of Pittsburgh and throughout the Commonwealth.The project will entail renovation and new construction in the current Student Center building on the Blvd. of the Allies. The completed Professional Career Readiness Center will house the University's Internship Program, Cooperative Education Program, Career Development and Student Success services, as well as provide meeting space for students and area employers.

Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District II: The Produce Terminal Redevelopment Project will transform the languishing Produce Terminal property into a dynamic mixed-use space featuring a food-centric market and over 1,600 square feet of devoted office and retail space. The building's historic exterior facade will be maintained while its interior will undergo a full renovation and systems upgrade. The renovation of the interior of the building will target LEED Silver status, while the overall development plan promotes pedestrian and cyclist access; indeed, the three pedestrian cut-throughs of the building located at 17th, 18th, and 20th Streets along with other improvements promote multi-modal access to the site of the project.

Renewal Inc. New Treatment Center in Downtown Pittsburgh: This project will provide services that aren't available anywhere in the Commonwealth to help address the opioid epidemic. Renewal, Inc. will close on the acquisition of the building before the end of February 2019. This project entails the purchase and renovation of a building on Third Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. The entire building will be used for drug and alcohol treatment and mental health services for different at-risk populations as well as Renewal, Inc.'s corporate offices. The floors will have semi-private and private rooms. This facility alone will be able to treat hundreds to thousands of individuals annually. The rooms can be adjusted immediately to accommodate families.

Resource Mall Development: The Resource Mall Development project will allow the North Side Partnership Project to finalize its work transforming the McNaugher building (formerly a Pittsburgh Public School building) from an underutilized facility to a much-needed Community Resource Mall (CRM) serving Pittsburgh's north side neighborhoods. The project includes, but is not limited to, the removal of hazardous materials, the installation of HVAC split systems, plumbing and electrical work, roofing work, and other work necessary to turn classrooms into multi-purpose spaces.

Roberto Clemente - Property Improvements: The Roberto Clemente museum has plans to renovate and upgrade their facility. The Roberto Clemente Museum is located at 3339 Penn Avenue. This facility renovation and upgrade will include the installation of an elevator and all appropriate construction including but not limited to appropriate permitting, demolition, masonry cutting and patching, interior and exterior metal framing, drywall and painting. Additionally, this project will include construction on the fire escape and enhancements to roof decking and a parapet safety railing system. New roof and modification to the existing roof are included. Electrical systems will be upgraded. Also, technology systems will be upgraded.

Silverio-Hoffman New Fitness Center Development: Silverio Hoffman is a heath and fitness center located in the City of Pittsburgh. The proposed project involves the expansion and relocation of the existing center to a new site. The project entails the acquisition of four parcels, three of which are vacant and one which has a blighted and vacant house which will be torn down. The redevelopment of these parcels would have a significant positive impact on the neighborhood, adding new job growth and tax revenues for the City and State. The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art fitness facility, attracting new residents and gym users to the neighborhood. The requested grant funds will be used for the land acquisition, demolition, site development, and building construction of the new fitness center.

Station Square Freight House Development - Phase 2: The Station Square Freight House construction project involves re-purposing the building to provide a medical training center school and six new restaurant uses; while also keeping the historical characteristics of the Freight House.Demolition of portions of existing floor to better understand existing conditions, and mezzanine as needed to satisfy current leasing conditions. (1) Upgrades to existing exterior walls and roof in order to meet current comcheck standards. (2) New mechanical and electric rooms. (3) Incorporation of new exit corridors and doors in order to meet current exiting requirements. (4) Facade modifications to Station St. facade. (5) Facade modifications to Carson St. facade. (6) Facade modifications to Smithfield Rd facade. The property will maintain its commercial space use, but in an expanded role. Phase one of the project focused on structural, infrastructure, and exterior renovations.

Stevens Elementary School Redevelopment II: This project builds upon last year's successful business plan application with the addition of a multipurpose community space to the Special Deployment Division Headquarters- intending to establish valuable community policing elements in Pittsburgh's West End. Stevens will become the Deployment Division headquarters that will serve as a multi-functional training facility, including offices, equipment storage, and, a community space. RACP funding for this phase of the project will utilized for construction portions including elevator installation, lighting, and technology infrastructure, as well as interior construction and site work.

Strip District Riverbank Improvements II: 24th Street and Associates, LP, the owner of an adjacent residential complex, has initiated and led the Strip District Riverbank Improvements project. The project seeks to repair two sections of the river-wall in the area, improve a section of the Riverfront Trail and perform site remediation and landscaping activities on the site. The first phase of the project will excavate and replace the 425-foot section of river-wall by removing the wooden bulkheads and excavating 6,034 cubic yards of earth from the site. The area will be filled with crushed stone back-fill; 7,556 cubic yards of gabion will serve as the foundation to a retaining wall comprised of 2'x2'x6' stones. Upon completion, the site's gravel walkway will be extended along the river-wall and site remediation activities, including repairs to the Riverfront Trail and the planting of native vegetation, will be conducted. The second phase of the project will consist of similar activities albeit on a smaller scale.

Wigle Whiskey Distillery Expansion: Wigle Whiskey will redevelop and expand its mixed use Distillery site in Pittsburgh's Strip District, which includes a structure that was built as a brewery Pre-Prohibition as well as a three story office structure. The buildings' purchase represents a $2.2 million investment in the Strip District by this small family business. Wigle seeks RACP funding to support the redevelopment of this mixed use, historic site. The redevelopment will expand Wigle's production capabilities, expand its regional tasting room which features Pennsylvania spirits, beer, wine and cider; and allow Wigle to build a Whiskey Rebellion Museum and Experience for visitors from across the State and globe.
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There's a lot of vacant lots still in the "municipal zone" of downtown. In general I feel like the area around Ross Street would be better served by residential uses - though perhaps its proximity to the T tracks might make developing this area more problematic.
Right along the tracks is the kind of area were parking podiums, ala 564 Forbes, are actually fine with me. That's basically a dead end in the urban fabric anyway, so street feel and such matters relatively little to me right there.

I also agree about residential, maybe hotel. In my ideal world, you kinda renovate and infill that chunk of Chinatown between Grant, Ross, BoA, and Third into a cool little neighborhood commercial district, maybe same deal around the corner on Ross including ground floor of whatever goes into that big lot behind the Grant Building. Maybe even try to enhance the Chinatown branding.

Support all that with at least decent-sized buildings with upper floor residences and hotels, and even the aforementioned podium parking, and that could be a great little mini-neighborhood.
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The kinds of views we still have just sort of sitting around unused never cease to amaze me:

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This all stemmed from the thread that the Esplanade development adjacent to the West End Bridge could potentially be complete in the next 5 years. There is a lot of momentum happening at Station Square which is just down from the West End Bridge and the GAP trail essentially ends that the lower parking lot for the Duquesne Incline. The idea of connecting the North shore directly with the South Shore allows, pedestrians, bikers, runners, etc with a loop or a circuit connecting the trails from the South Side Works to the West End Bridge across the river to Esplanade all the way up the Allegheny to connect to LVille back towards town through the strip to the Point then down the Mon down the Jail trail to the Hot Metal Bridge back to SS Works. It would be intense and we could have HUGE bragging rights about a complete network or riverfront trails, hopefully lined with meaningful development, residences, landmark communities and more...and WHAT A VIEW from a sick ass pedestrian crossing at the West End!! Could really put us on the map a destination city IMHO.
The irony is that we already have two bridges that allow road free riding from station square to the north side. There are sooooo many more critical, actual missing links in our bike lane/trail network that it is ludicrous to even consider a dedicated west end bridge.

A few of the missing links off the top of my head:
Duck hollow trail connection to Carrie Furnace property
Re-opening the hazelwood green (signature blvd)
Connecting hazelwood green to duck hollow trail
Eliminate the chute between the jail trail and saline ave lane
Connecting Carrie furnace over rankin hot metal bridge to GAP trail
Connecting junction hollow trail to schenley park
Re-open the closed sections of the strip disctrict trail
Connecting saline ave lane to pocussett st
Re-open the closed section of the south side trail
Connecting the north shore trail through millvale
Connecting the Lawrenceville trail to the strip disctrict trail
Connecting point state park to the penn ave lane
Connecting the montour trail to the gap
Connecting the mon warf trail to point state park (better connection)

And those are just the missing links on the riverfront trail network. There's a ton of need for bike lanes within neighborhoods as well.
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The irony is that we already have two bridges that allow road free riding from station square to the north side. There are sooooo many more critical, actual missing links in our bike lane/trail network that it is ludicrous to even consider a dedicated west end bridge.

A few of the missing links off the top of my head:
Duck hollow trail connection to Carrie Furnace property
Re-opening the hazelwood green (signature blvd)
Connecting hazelwood green to duck hollow trail
Eliminate the chute between the jail trail and saline ave lane
Connecting Carrie furnace over rankin hot metal bridge to GAP trail
Connecting junction hollow trail to schenley park
Re-open the closed sections of the strip disctrict trail
Connecting saline ave lane to pocussett st
Re-open the closed section of the south side trail
Connecting the north shore trail through millvale
Connecting the Lawrenceville trail to the strip disctrict trail
Connecting point state park to the penn ave lane
Connecting the montour trail to the gap
Connecting the mon warf trail to point state park (better connection)

And those are just the missing links on the riverfront trail network. There's a ton of need for bike lanes within neighborhoods as well.
Ohio River Trail to Coraopolis/Montour
Turtle Creek Trail
Brilliant Branch and bridge to Riverfront 47
Bridge at north end of Herrs Island
Heth’s Run connection to Morningside and future river trail
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Trammel Crow's apartment development at Station Square. Those office buildings behind it would look great!



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https://www.post-gazette.com/busines...s/201903080071

Penguins unveil vision for former arena site.
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oops.. already posted
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The Penguins have unveiled yet another new plan for the Civic Arena site. In addition to the 274 units of housing already under development (slated to begin in the fall), by next winter they "hope" to break ground on a 200,000 square foot office building with 50,000 square feet of retail (including a food hall and music venue).

The Penguins are completely abandoning the master plan, and now plan to redevelop the site in a more free form manner, mixing residential, office, and retail. It seems they now want Centre to be the major retail corridor. They're also expanding the park space by an acre.

There's four new renderings of the site as a whole. I don't see any link to the new master plan.

Edit: Ninjaed, so I'm taking down the picture. I'm going to leave this post with the summary in case anyone doesn't know how to incognito mode the Post Gazette though.
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I'm very cynical at this point, but taking it at face value . . . .

I have some reservations about the hollowing out along Wylie. I was originally hoping that would be more of a traditional urban street. That said, if you sort of see it as one long "central park" starting with the cap park over Crosstown . . . that does have some appeal, and in a way it would sort of bookend Downtown along with Point State Park. I also know this is a general vibe people representing the Hill wanted, so OK.

Otherwise, I like the building up along Centre, and I like mixing the uses up more instead of separating them by zone. And the signature tower complex looks pretty cool, but that is DEFINITELY one of the things I will believe when I see it.
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Oh, and random aside, but I have long thought that if this does all get done something like this, the DoubleTree is going to end up looking like it got one of the very best locations in the City--it will look like a little island right in the middle of a park starting with Mellon Green and then continuing up over the cap park and into this site, with much bigger buildings all around it.
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I almost wish they would fit another building there in the center, but I'm glad to see momentum here and I'd be OK with this being built as show. The article seems largely positive and indicates that there's high interest in the site from office and retail tenants, which is great.
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Another image from the PG incase anyone was unable to view it.
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I have to admit, this central, terraced park thing is actually really growing on me:



That's leveraging the rather distinctive nature of the site's topography to create a very dramatic feature, which could end up being a major calling-card for Pittsburgh.

Making the office tower complex look like it is cantilevered out over the cliff is pretty cool too.
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I don't even know if i should comment on this latest iteration considering how often it gets changed.
I hope for the best.
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