Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Three New Hospitals Slated for Pittsburgh
The cutting-edge facilities are part of a $2 billion investment by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Public Review Underway for Pittsburgh BRT Proposal
The public is getting a chance to respond to the idea of building a bus rapid transit line along a heavily traveled corridor between Pittsburgh and Oakland to the east.
Uncertain Fate for The Igloo
Pittburgh's Mellon Arena, known to locals as "The Igloo," is facing an unsure fate. Preservationists want to save the structure, but others imagine demolishing it and replacing with a new neighborhood.
Pittsburgh's Urban Wilderness
This piece from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at the rising amount of wildlife being seen in urban Pittsburgh. According to local experts, this trend has both good and bad implications.
Pittsburgh Wrestling With New LED Billboards
A six-month moratorium on new billboards has been passed by the Pittsburgh City Council as it struggles to formulate a policy for brightly lit LED signs.
Why Urban Planning Should Be Abolished
Tribune-Review columnist Bill Steigerwald interviews economic Randal O'Toole about his new book, "The Best-Laid Plans: How Government Planning Harms Your Quality of Life, Your Pocketbook, and Your Future."
Rust Belt Community Adopts 'Smart Decline' Strategy
The City of Youngstown, Ohio has decided to give up on reviving its industrial era population, and set about the process of shrinking the city down to a size more in line with its economy.
Marketing Downtown Living In Pittsburgh
The city has several new high-rise condo projects on the way, but with prices out of reach of many workers, some wonder if there's enough of a market to bring more people downtown.
When Green Building And Historic Preservation Collide
Architects, builders and preservationists met in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to get federal guidelines for historic structures to play nice with green building principles.
Preserving The 'Real' Pittsburgh
Grace Dobush urges the city of Pittsburgh to preserve its old-world charm.
Pennsylvania Farm Laws Hijacked By Developers
Designed to stop sprawl and preserve farmland, two state tax breaks to farmers are actually fueling further expansion. Much 'farmland' is already developed, yet still gets write-offs.
Pittsburgh Planners Find Inspiration In Prague
Prague, in Central Europe, with 1.2 million residents, has succeeded in developing and preserving its historic center.
A Model Sewage Treatment Program
Southwestern Pennsylvania may benefit from a Slovak sewage project.
Low-speed Maglev Being Tested
Maglevs that operate at lower-speeds and shorter-distances in and around urban settings seem to be gaining popularity.
Avoid The Folly Of Sprawl
Parris Glendening, former governor of Maryland, and now a leading national Smart Growth advocate, warns about adverse impacts of urban sprawl.
The Largest 'Green' Building In The World
The new $370 million David L. Lawrence Convention Center on the banks of the Allegheny River is the world's largest green building.
Expert Blames Zoning For Causing Sprawl
Land-use expert Randall Arendt says while many cities have comprehensive plans that aim for conservation, they have zoning laws that promote development and sprawl.
Future Is Downtown, Planner Says
Michael Beyard, senior resident fellow with the Urban Land Institute, said that downtowns may be able to provide retailers with new markets.
Parking Moratorium Sought in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh officials seek to prevent the conversion of vacant lots into parking facilities.
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