Interlude: Pittsburgh a Top-10 Walkable City

Pittsburgh is ranked #9 most walkable city, according to a Brookings Institution study that surveyed the top 30 U.S. metro areas.

Next Up: Beltzhoover

 

Beltzhoover is a Hilltop neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s South End.  It is bordered by Mt. Washington on the North and West, Bon Air on the South, and Knoxville and Allentown on the East.

Walking Beechview

We started our walk at the Beechview Community War Memorial parklet, which sits between Broadway and Bensonia, at Shiras Ave.

Next Up: Beechview

Beechview is located in Pittsburgh’s South End.  It is bordered on the West by the neighborhoods of Banksville and Ridgemont, on the North by Duquesne Heights, on the Northeast by Mt. Washington, on the Southeast by Brookline, and on the South by Dormont Borough.

Walking Bedford Dwellings

We started our walk at the juncture between Polish Hill and the Hill District, by the garden at the corner of Bigelow Blvd. and Herron Ave.

Next Up: Bedford Dwellings

The Hill District has such a long and storied history that it’s difficult to know exactly where to begin.  The Hill is made up of five neighborhoods:  Bedford Dwellings, Crawford Roberts, Middle Hill, Terrace Village, and Upper Hill.

Bedford Dwellings runs along the northernmost section of the Hill, bordered by the Strip District (at Bigelow Blvd) the Middle Hill (at Bedford Ave), the Upper Hill (at Herron Ave), and Crawford Roberts (at Ledlie St).

Walking Banksville

With the days getting shorter and the sun racing to set, we embarked on what felt like our first true autumn walk.  We started our tour of Banksville at the intersection of Banksville Avenue and Potomac Avenue.

Next Up: Banksville

Banksville is located in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, bordered by the city neighborhoods of Beechview and Ridgemont and by the municipalities of Green Tree, Mt. Lebanon, and Dormont.

Urban Hike Scavenger Hunt

 

There won’t be a new neighborhood tour this weekend, but we will be attending the Urban Hike Scavenger Hunt and wanted to encourage you to join us.

When: Sunday, October 21st, 1:30 pm

Where: Starts at East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Bring a digital camera and all its cords!  More info here.

Interlude: Public Art

Back when we were walking Allegheny Center, our encounter with a sculpture in the park prompted a discussion about public art–the concept, the evolution, the impact on a neighborhood.  This week, Pop City included an article about “the art of public art.”  We thought it shed some light on the subject and wanted to share.  We look forward to seeing how these projects will shape our future walks.  You might also want to check out the map of Sprout Fund murals.  It’s interesting to see what neighborhoods are and aren’t drawing public art.  If you know of any great public art in your neighborhood, let us know so we can scope it out when we get there!