Swim barge and new parks are part of Riverlife’s vision to improve Pittsburgh’s riverfronts
The biggest proposed changes are for two new parks — one located under the West End Bridge and another in the Strip.
01 Mar 2021
Completing the Loop: Riverlife asks Pittsburghers to weigh in on missing connections for city’s riverfront trails and parks
The Loop is a 15-mile section of parks and trails between the West End Bridge, 31st Street Bridge and Hot Metal Bridge. It's about 85% complete.
20 Oct 2020
5 minutes with incoming Riverlife CEO Matthew Galluzzo
"The interventions that are being made now are going to set a course for riverfront use for the next 50 to 75 years.”
17 Jul 2019
The Strip District is booming. Can local infrastructure keep up?
While many community leaders have celebrated the turnaround, several tell NEXTpittsburgh that the new prosperity has produced its own set of challenges.
11 Apr 2019
Long-awaited Mon Wharf switchback trail opens, connecting that last gap in Downtown Pittsburgh
The switchback on the Monongahela River connects one of the few remaining gaps along the 15-mile bike trails surrounding the city.
27 Nov 2018
City Council approves RIV, new guidelines for riverfront development
The RIV legislation changes the zoning process to include bonus points for projects that include affordable housing or amenities like public trails.
31 Jul 2018
10 Pittsburgh events you won’t want to miss in August
Head to the rivers, raise a glass and savor the tastes of summer: August is here.
26 Jul 2018
Crosstown Cookout hosts summer shindig along the Mon Wharf
Mon Wharf (1 Fort Pitt Blvd.)
August 13
1—9 p.m.
August 13
1—9 p.m.
07 Aug 2017
10 Pittsburgh events not to miss in August
Ride 72 miles through 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Make your own vegan sundae. Dress as your fave '80s pop star. Get out there and try something new.
27 Jul 2017
Local photographer would like to speak to the person who defaced her photos of Syrian children
Photos of Syrian children by Maranie Rae Staab on display near the Three Rivers Arts Festival were defaced. The photographer has something to say about that.
07 Jun 2017