pgh_urbanist
@pgh-urbanist.bsky.social
Advocating for more public transit, bike infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, and housing in the Pittsburgh metro area.
Wow, can't believe Cracker Barrel's new logo.
August 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Wow, can't believe Cracker Barrel's new logo.
Sara Innamorato's 500 in 500 plan is progressing nicely.
July 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sara Innamorato's 500 in 500 plan is progressing nicely.
This could be the 10th Street Bypass and Mon Warf if we dream big enough.
📷: @BrentToderian on Twitter
📷: @BrentToderian on Twitter
July 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This could be the 10th Street Bypass and Mon Warf if we dream big enough.
📷: @BrentToderian on Twitter
📷: @BrentToderian on Twitter
"We need more housing that's affordable but I don't want it near me so I'd rather keep it as a failed hotel"
January 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"We need more housing that's affordable but I don't want it near me so I'd rather keep it as a failed hotel"
Yeah, building new housing does nothing to help the most vulnerable.
January 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Yeah, building new housing does nothing to help the most vulnerable.
Year In Review: 3812 Foster Street in Lawrenceville will be redeveloped into a 334-unit apartment building with 10% affordable units.
The Planning Commission approved the project on June 25th.
The Planning Commission approved the project on June 25th.
December 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Year In Review: 3812 Foster Street in Lawrenceville will be redeveloped into a 334-unit apartment building with 10% affordable units.
The Planning Commission approved the project on June 25th.
The Planning Commission approved the project on June 25th.
90 feet tall is not egregiously tall next to a rapid bus line. I could not disagree with the commissioner more.
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bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/new…
December 11, 2024 at 1:48 AM
90 feet tall is not egregiously tall next to a rapid bus line. I could not disagree with the commissioner more.
bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/new…
bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/new…
Year In Review: In response to a judge blocking an affordable housing development in Fineview, Pittsburgh updated the zoning code to allow for attached housing on all R1D lots less than 35 feet wide and by special exemption on R1D lots wider than 35 feet.
December 10, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Year In Review: In response to a judge blocking an affordable housing development in Fineview, Pittsburgh updated the zoning code to allow for attached housing on all R1D lots less than 35 feet wide and by special exemption on R1D lots wider than 35 feet.
Year In Review: Pheonix on Forbes, a 211-unit apartment building located at 1625 Forbes Ave. 10% of the units will be designated affordable at 60% AMI.
The Planning Commission approved the project on January 9th.
The Planning Commission approved the project on January 9th.
December 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Year In Review: Pheonix on Forbes, a 211-unit apartment building located at 1625 Forbes Ave. 10% of the units will be designated affordable at 60% AMI.
The Planning Commission approved the project on January 9th.
The Planning Commission approved the project on January 9th.
How do you explain what is happening in Austin and Minneapolis?
December 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM
How do you explain what is happening in Austin and Minneapolis?
Grateful that Sam DeMarco agrees with @bethanyhallam.bsky.social that Allegheny County needs to do a reassessment. We should make sure reassessments are regular and fair.
November 27, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Grateful that Sam DeMarco agrees with @bethanyhallam.bsky.social that Allegheny County needs to do a reassessment. We should make sure reassessments are regular and fair.
Chris Deluzio is joining the new YIMBY Caucus!
November 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Chris Deluzio is joining the new YIMBY Caucus!
240 unit apartment building proposed for the Strip District is going before the planning commission next Tuesday.
November 19, 2024 at 11:09 PM
240 unit apartment building proposed for the Strip District is going before the planning commission next Tuesday.
Mt. Oliver business district. Walkable from nearby houses.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
November 19, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Mt. Oliver business district. Walkable from nearby houses.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
Banning traffic on Market Square except in front of the Oyster House, then claiming "This hopefully kind of pushes forward that pedestrian first environment while also ensuring that these restaurants and retailers can succeed and meet their daily business operation goals" is weak
November 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Banning traffic on Market Square except in front of the Oyster House, then claiming "This hopefully kind of pushes forward that pedestrian first environment while also ensuring that these restaurants and retailers can succeed and meet their daily business operation goals" is weak
Nice urban residential street in Dormont.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
November 18, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Nice urban residential street in Dormont.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
Corner of Maryland Ave & Howe St.
Small streets with sidewalks. Zoning would prevent these apartment buildings from being built today
Small streets with sidewalks. Zoning would prevent these apartment buildings from being built today
November 15, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Corner of Maryland Ave & Howe St.
Small streets with sidewalks. Zoning would prevent these apartment buildings from being built today
Small streets with sidewalks. Zoning would prevent these apartment buildings from being built today
🚨🚨🚨T EXPANSION🚨🚨🚨
November 13, 2024 at 12:12 AM
🚨🚨🚨T EXPANSION🚨🚨🚨
Lockhart St in the Deutschtown Historic District.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
November 12, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Lockhart St in the Deutschtown Historic District.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
Empty land and parking lot turns into a 3-building complex with 360 apartments near the Martin Luther King East Busway.
2012 -> 2016
2012 -> 2016
November 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Empty land and parking lot turns into a 3-building complex with 360 apartments near the Martin Luther King East Busway.
2012 -> 2016
2012 -> 2016
Walnut Capital rendering of the former UPMC South Side facility.
Rendering provider by Pittsburgh Business Journals
Rendering provider by Pittsburgh Business Journals
November 11, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Walnut Capital rendering of the former UPMC South Side facility.
Rendering provider by Pittsburgh Business Journals
Rendering provider by Pittsburgh Business Journals
They should build skyscrapers here
October 20, 2024 at 5:08 PM
They should build skyscrapers here
This article talks a lot about safety. But the safety of those currently housed in the facility is never discussed.
We can talk about neighbors blocking housing for those most in need of it too. Can't complain about people living on the streets and block shelters.
We can talk about neighbors blocking housing for those most in need of it too. Can't complain about people living on the streets and block shelters.
October 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM
This article talks a lot about safety. But the safety of those currently housed in the facility is never discussed.
We can talk about neighbors blocking housing for those most in need of it too. Can't complain about people living on the streets and block shelters.
We can talk about neighbors blocking housing for those most in need of it too. Can't complain about people living on the streets and block shelters.
I encourage everyone to attend a community meeting in support of a new apartment building.
October 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I encourage everyone to attend a community meeting in support of a new apartment building.