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The Pittsburgh Downtown Plan a Blueprint for the 21St Century This Is a Living Plan The Pittsburgh Downtown Plan A blueprint for the 21st century This is a living plan Why Now? for growth and development—one that recognizes complexity as a It’s been more than 35 years since great asset, especially in a city as compact, diverse and distinguished Pittsburgh last undertook a comprehensive by history as Pittsburgh. Rather than shy away from competing inter- Downtown planning process. Since then, ests and demands, we embrace them. Only then can we identify and the city and region have undergone major inspire the most creative solutions. economic and social changes, diversifying its economy and growing a more entrepre- This is a living plan because it provides a flexible, market-based frame- neurial economy, driven by technologies work for development over the next ten years. A primary goal of this and knowledge-based enterprise. Plan is to expand Downtown life to that of an 18- to 24-hour city, the current focus of national development interest, while preserving and Through it all, Downtown has remained expanding its role as the business and governmental capital of the the center of business and employment for region. This blueprint must coordinate the many ongoing projects, as the region. When the Plan process began, well as set future priorities, while remaining adaptable to the stress points in the Downtown fabric were inevitable alterations and unforeseen opportunities that confront such beginning to show: a resolute but vulnera- ble retail corridor, an underachieving a document. entertainment sector, a negligible residen- It is a living plan also because it represents the aspirations and hard tial population, worsening traffic and work of the citizens of Pittsburgh. Through a year-long process that parking shortages and limited riverfront involved hundreds of Downtown stakeholders in dozens of meetings access and amenities. To address these and and workshops, a consensus emerged on where the future of the city other issues, a comprehensive develop- lies, and how we might work to get there. Residents, businesses, non- ment strategy is needed, one, which will steer and coordinate public and private profits and government agencies worked alongside an expert planning investments guiding the location and types team to develop this Plan. It would not exist without them, and its rec- of future improvements. ommendations will not be realized without their continued, enthusiastic support and commitment to its principles. The ten-year development strategy for Downtown seeks to strengthen and enhance retail, office, residential and entertainment choices within the Golden Triangle. Stronger connections between the Triangle and adjacent shores will place the rivers and riverfront activity at the center of the Downtown experience. Planning 1753 1754 1758 1800 1812 1845 Pittsburgh: George Washington French troops Pittsburgh named Pittsburgh develops War spurs iron, rope, Great fire destroys A Chronology urges fort at “Forks construct Fort for English Prime its first industry— glass and boat-build- nearly all of down- of the Ohio.” Duquesne. Minister William salt. ing industries. town. Pitt. Project Scope The Golden Triangle, the area bounded by the Monongahela, Ohio The development strategy builds from the straightforward observation and Allegheny Rivers and the Crosstown Expressway, has traditional- that people attract people and that a multiplicity of activities—work- ly defined “Downtown.” Early on, participants in this study recog- ing, residing, shopping, and recreating—are mutually reinforcing, cre- nized the North Shore of the Allegheny, the South Shore of the ating a whole greater than the sum of parts. Another fundamental Monongahela and the adjacent areas of the Strip, Hill and Bluff as principle is that the rivers and riverfronts should serve as the central Rethinking the boundaries: Downtown integral parts of the center city, both now and in the future. The features, uniting rather than dividing a greater Downtown. This doc- includes the North and South Shores, the Strip and Lower Hill District. group also agreed that Downtown serves a regional role—as trans- ument outlines an aggressive ten-year program to invest in the devel- portation hub, symbol of national and international recognition and opment of all of these activities, as well in the public infrastructure of identity, and a main stage for business, sports and cultural achieve- transit, parking and public spaces to unite the city and the region. ment. Current conditions and future demand were measured in three Proposed Projects main areas: economic viability and growth; Downtown’s transporta- Major projects to be completed in this period should include: a tripling tion requirements, now and in the future; and how best to comple- in size of the Convention Center, a new baseball park and football sta- ment Pittsburgh’s natural features and physical form, using design dium, a comprehensive revitalization of the traditional retail core of the guidelines and other available tools. Golden Triangle and the extension of the light rail transit system to the Development Strategy North Shore. Numerous smaller projects, equal in importance to these Two cardinal objectives guide the ten-year development strategy for major undertakings, are projected to include: up to 3,000 new housing Downtown Pittsburgh. First, to fortify and enhance the retail, office, units, mostly in renovated historic buildings; new hotels and destina- dining, residential and entertainment choices with the Golden tion restaurants and clubs; and continued development of the Cultural Triangle. Second, to realize Downtown’s full visitor potential by devel- District, Station Square and the Strip. Transit improvements would oping an invigorated 24-hour city that connects existing and planned include new parking facilities, a comprehensive reorganization of the development to form a vital and notable urban environment. bus system, and the initiation of a Downtown shuttle bus system. 4 THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PLAN 1873 1907 1911 1936 1943 1946 1958 1967 First steel-making Acquisition of U.S. Geographic Flood waters crest Pittsburgh boasts Plan to reclaim area at Renaissance I Penn Theater (now facility opens at Allegheny City makes Board of Names at 46.4 feet above record wartime steel the Point set in motion. completed. Heinz Hall) acquired Braddock’s Field. Pittsburgh the nation's restores “h” in flood stage. production. for the Pittsburgh sixth largest city. spelling of Pittsburgh. Symphony. The Downtown Plan considered all aspects of current land use in the city (inset) before making its recom- Downtown: mendations for projected development (numbered areas in large image). The Next Ten Years Phase One (1–4 years): First build on existing retail, entertain- ment, and business activities on Fifth and Forbes Avenues, Grant Street, the Cultural District and at the Convention 3 Center. New initiatives for adaptive reuse housing in First Side and the Cultural District. Redevelop the North Shore 13 through two new stadiums for football and baseball. Establish a strong link 15 between the North Shore and the heart 2 of the Golden Triangle via the Sixth 12 Street Connection. 14 1 Convention Center Expansion 2 New Pirates Ballpark 3 New Steelers Stadium 6 4 Fifth & Forbes Retail 5 Adaptive Reuse Loft Housing 5 8 6 Sixth Street Connection 18 9 7 Corporate Centers 1 8 Allegheny Riverfront Park 17 9 O'Reilly Theater 10 10 Hotels 5 4 13 11 New Housing Construction 16 Phase Two (5–10 years): 5 Recreate the North Shore as a new mixed-use district. A new grid of streets that could contain a major "first-day" entertainment destination, new large floorplate office buildings, housing, hotels 7 and retail will organize this area. Complete the system of Downtown river- 7 front parks by redeveloping Roberto Clemente Park and constructing Fort Pitt Park along the Monongahela. 18 11 12 "First-Day" Attraction 13 Offices 14 Hotels 15 "Science & Art" Park 16 Fort Pitt Park 17 Station Square Master Plan 18 New Construction Housing 5 1967 1970 1975 1979 1984 1985 1987 1996 Plan unveiled for a Three Rivers City officials plan Developers reclaim Renaissance II: PPG Rand McNally Cultural Trust opens City announces new terminal at Stadium opens on David L. Lawrence abandoned freight opens its gothic, Post- names Pittsburgh Benedum Center in plans for new Greater Pittsburgh the North Side. Convention Center. yard and terminal to Modern corporate Most Livable City new 14-block Lazarus depart- Airport. create Station headquarters. in the U.S. Cultural District. ment store. Square. 7 4 6 5 2 3 11 1 10 8 9 1 FIFTH & FORBES 2 GATEWAY 3 SIXTH STREET CONNECTION Create a focused district to revitalize the Add recreational uses and connections to Connect the North and South Shores traditional retail heart of Downtown. this, the city’s ceremonial center. with commerce and entertainment. Downtown’s Districts The planning process identified eleven coherent districts that call for individual- ized design and development approaches. Transportation and urban design improvements enhance the physical con- nection and synergy between districts. The complete Plan document (found on the accompanying CD-ROM) provides detailed descriptions of each district, and clearly delineates what an investor could 4 NORTH SHORE 5 CULTURAL DISTRICT 6 CONVENTION CENTER 7 STRIP DISTRICT expect to be supported in that district. Capitalize on investments in major pro- Develop new residential while growth Exploit the riverfront setting and make Preserve the existing character while sup- jects to establish a new, urban district. continues in the region’s cultural center. connections to the surrounding areas. porting new development near Downtown. 8 SOUTH SHORE 9 FIRST SIDE 10 GRANT STREET CORRIDOR 11 CIVIC ARENA / LOWER HILL Improve the transportation nexus with Establish a new residential neighborhood Continue to expand Downtown’s corpo- Reinvigorate the Arena and connect to mixed-use development. through adaptive reuse and infill housing. rate address. neighborhoods and employment centers. 6 THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PLAN Page 8 1998 2001 2003 The Plan’s Focus Areas RETAIL & ATTRACTIONS Funding plan unveiled Pirates Ballpark Phase Two of the for two new sports opens.
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