by Nick Smerker | Jun 2, 2026 | Happenings, Neighborhood Improvement
Follow @AlleghenyCommonsInitiative on Facebook or email ETobin@pittsburghparks.org to join the Allegheny Commons distribution list. Pedestrian Bridge – Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026, with completion anticipated later this year or in Spring...
by Nick Smerker | Jun 5, 2023 | Neighborhood Improvement
On Wednesday, May 24, we celebrated the next phase of construction in historic Allegheny Commons Park. The improvements to Pittsburgh’s oldest public park will include pathway resurfacing, canopy tree plantings, bench installations, lighting to illuminate the...
by Nick Smerker | Jun 18, 2020 | Neighborhood Improvement
Playground Removal The Department of Public Works will be removing the playground in the West Commons (near the deer pit/Gus & Yia Yia’s) due to safety concerns. The Swings were replaced a few years ago so they will stay open. DPW will be putting the replacement...
by Nick Smerker | Apr 19, 2019 | Historic Preservation
And so into 1997 — she joined with others in forming the Allegheny Commons Initiative which with the help of foundations and private donors is now $4 million into a $20 million dollar restoration plan. But Mrs. Rooney’s own dream has already been realized — the...
by Nick Smerker | Apr 8, 2019 | Allegheny West Gazette, Happenings
Thursday, May 2nd – Grand Reopening of the Northeast Fountain: The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Commons Initiative and Northside Leadership Conference, invites you to attend the grand reopening of the...
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