Developers Considering North Shore for New Entertainment Development
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that The Cordish Company, and Continental Real Estate are considering the area between the PNC Park and Heinz Field for a new entertainment district. The complex would be similar to Baltimore's Power Plant Live development.
My first reaction to any large scale entertainment development is that only careful design will ensure it's success. I point to the South Side Works development as an example. The facility was carefully designed to integrate into the fabric of the existing South Side business district. The scale was appropriate, attention was paid to parking garage placement, and the existing street grid was maintained. For these reasons, among many others, the development has boosted the fortunes of East Carson Street, and has not destroyed it.
I believe that with careful planning, an entertainment district on the North Shore will be a great addition to Pittsburgh's already jumping entertainment scene. One needed only to walk around the stadiums yesterday (Pirates Opening Day) to see the great potential of this neighborhood. People were everywhere, bars and restaurants were standing room only, and there was a festive atmosphere all around - despite the final score.
It is imperative that the city leverage the investments made between the stadiums (including the DelMonte building and the Equitable Gas building) into a full blown neighborhood revitalization that extends beyond the boundaries of the new development.
Read More at The Post Gazette
My first reaction to any large scale entertainment development is that only careful design will ensure it's success. I point to the South Side Works development as an example. The facility was carefully designed to integrate into the fabric of the existing South Side business district. The scale was appropriate, attention was paid to parking garage placement, and the existing street grid was maintained. For these reasons, among many others, the development has boosted the fortunes of East Carson Street, and has not destroyed it.
I believe that with careful planning, an entertainment district on the North Shore will be a great addition to Pittsburgh's already jumping entertainment scene. One needed only to walk around the stadiums yesterday (Pirates Opening Day) to see the great potential of this neighborhood. People were everywhere, bars and restaurants were standing room only, and there was a festive atmosphere all around - despite the final score.
It is imperative that the city leverage the investments made between the stadiums (including the DelMonte building and the Equitable Gas building) into a full blown neighborhood revitalization that extends beyond the boundaries of the new development.
Read More at The Post Gazette
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