Preserve Historic Structures, City Development Plan Urges (Pittsburgh, Monongahela: homes, neighborhoods)

[PreservationPioneer]

Here is a great article in the Post-Gazette. Apparently, preservation is one of the two major themes in the current city development plan!

Preserve historic structures, city development plan urges - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

[BrianTH]

Our historical structures and districts are collectively one of our most important competitive assets--we should definitely be making every effort to preserve as much as possible.

Edit: Nice statement from the Intro of the Executive Summary . . .

Pittsburgh’s character is an irreplaceable asset. Ninety (90) neighborhoods contain exceptional features authentic to the cultures and social classes of their first residents. They give Pittsburgh a distinct sense of place. From the Fort Pitt Blockhouse at Point State Park, to the steel truss bridges that dramatically extend over the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers, to architectural styles spanning three centuries – a countless number of Pittsburgh’s most revered qualities are historic or relate to aspects of the city’s past. Unlike many other cities, the cultural and historic resources in Pittsburgh are not limited to opulent civic buildings and museums. They include the homes, shopping areas, workplaces, schools, parks, community centers, places of worship, and transportation systems used by citizens and visitors on a daily basis. In essence, interaction with culture and history is an integral part of everyday life in Pittsburgh. Preservation of cultural and historic assets is a critical issue because these resources broadly contribute to the city’s character. They make neighborhoods places where people want to live, work, invest, learn, and spend their time.

I completely agree about that sense of history being a ubiquitous part of everyday life here.