Riverlife’s $246.8 million plan would create 15-mile loop of trails, parks and even a river barge for swimming Highlights include new parks in the Strip District at the 31st Street Bridge and in the West End and Manchester. 29 Mar 2022
Beloved Allegheny Riverfront Park will get a much-needed restoration Deferred maintenance over the past two decades has led to severe deterioration of the park’s signature bluestone pavers and more. 10 Feb 2022
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. 07 Aug 2017