P-G article on the Crosstown cap park:
http://www.post-gazette.com/business...s/201712040015
This is pretty cool:
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The end of the park closest to PPG Paints Arena will feature walls relating the history of the Hill. One, representing the 19th century, will focus on Martin Delany, a Civil War major who was an abolitionist, educator, journalist, doctor and entrepreneur.
Another, representing the 20th century, will highlight Frankie Mae Pace, a longtime Hill activist and businesswoman who protested the 1950s urban renewal that displaced many Hill residents and cut off access to Downtown with construction of the Civic Arena.
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Helping visitors to navigate the park will be “Keisha,” an image of young African-American girl who will be seen at various points waving, listening to music, dancing, reading a book, and stargazing. The images will include text explaining the symbolism of park design elements.
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Glad to see Keisha is still involved.
I take it this is a possible use for the out parcel:
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There also will be room for a cafe or restaurant and restrooms in future phases.
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That would be nice.
Generally it is probably worth remembering that design details aside, a big part of the value here is just blocking out the noise, sight, smell, etc. of the highway. It is going to feel pretty different transitioning from Downtown to the Lower Hill.