Pittsburgh reaches tentative deal to expand Three Rivers Heritage TrailPittsburgh is working to obtain land from rail freight company CSX to fill gaps in the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in the Strip District and Duck Hollow. Mayor Corey O’Connor announced the memorandum of understanding — a kind of non-binding agreement — for a 4.61-acre plot of land in thePittsburgh Tribune-Review11d agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorthree rivers heritage trail expansion
Pittsburgh slashes time to get permitsPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Wednesday celebrated an early victory in ongoing efforts to drive down permit wait times, as he tries to streamline permitting processes and encourage economic development. The median amount of time to get a permit in the city of Pittsburgh has been cut by 66% thisPittsburgh Tribune-Review12d agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorpittsburgh permit reform
Pittsburgh abandons controversial plan for public work facility in section of Schenley ParkPittsburgh officials will not move ahead with a proposal to build a new Department of Public Works facility on a grassy portion of Schenley Park off Prospect Drive, a concept that sparked backlash from residents. Molly Onufer, a spokeswoman for Mayor Corey O’Connor, confirmed Tuesday that city officials determined thePittsburgh Tribune-Review27d agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorschenley park facility plan
$600K investment to renovate facades along North Side’s East Ohio StreetThe East Ohio Street business district on Pittsburgh’s North Side will see a $600,000 infusion of cash to freshen up facades. Mayor Corey O’Connor and the Urban Redevelopment Authority on Monday announced the plans to renovate eight commercial facades along the stretch in East Allegheny as part of the mayor’sPittsburgh Tribune-Review1mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyCorey O'Connorpittsburgh facade renovation investment
Trees to sprout on Boulevard of the Allies in Downtown PittsburghPittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure plans to use $3 million from PennDOT to liven up the Boulevard of the Allies with a tree-lined median strip between Grant Street and Stanwix Street. Mayor Corey O’Connor said that the project will create a “more welcoming” environment for pedestrians, visitors and smallPittsburgh Tribune-Review2mo agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorpittsburgh infrastructure upgrade
Pittsburgh expands storefront grant program to help 77 small businessesPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday announced increased funding for a city program designed to help small businesses and commercial property owners improve their storefronts. The Commercial Facade Grant Program initially received a $500,000 commitment. The city has since increased its investment to $1.13 million for the fund, which wasPittsburgh Tribune-Review2mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyCorey O'Connorpittsburgh storefront grant expansion
Parkway East’s Commercial Street Bridge to reopen Monday eveningThe Parkway East’s newly installed Commercial Street Bridge will reopen Monday evening, more than a week ahead of schedule, PennDOT and the governor’s office announced late Sunday afternoon. Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll will visit the site Monday afternoon.Pittsburgh Tribune-Review2mo agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorcommercial street bridge reopening
Henry L. Hillman Foundation becomes latest nonprofit to donate to PittsburghThe Henry L. Hillman Foundation on Monday joined a growing list of local nonprofits and foundations making sizable donations to the city of Pittsburgh. Mayor Corey O’Connor announced the Henry L. Hillman Foundation will provide $1 million to support Urban Redevelopment Authority programs that renovate main street facades and supportPittsburgh Tribune-Review3mo agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorpittsburgh donations
Allegheny County’s high-injury traffic corridors targeted for safety improvementsPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato are leading an effort to improve pedestrian safety in some of the county’s most dangerous traffic stretches. The new group — also involving PennDOT, Pittsburgh Regional Transit and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission — is conducting a study of the county’sPittsburgh Tribune-Review3mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeCorey O'Connorpedestrian safety initiative
