Bigelow to partially reopen as construction moves into fourth phase
By Maura Scrabis, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Parts of Bigelow Boulevard will reopen next Saturday as the University's massive construction project moves into its fourth phase.
Renovations to former PAA building continue amid pandemic
By Alex Nieves, For The Pitt News
October 14, 2020
Since then, Walnut Capital, a local property management company, has acquired the building and is currently renovating it. Construction began in late summer 2018 and was expected to last 18-24 months, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the state halted nonessential construction. Todd Reidbord, president and founding partner of Walnut Capital, said he expects the building to be ready for occupancy in spring 2021.
New off-campus student housing, multi-purpose building planned for Forbes
By Thea Barrett, For The Pitt News
August 26, 2020
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held a community meeting online Tuesday night, providing a space to give updates on projects happening around the neighborhood as well as allowing community members to give their feedback. Clark Street Holdings presented its plan to develop a multi-use space, similar to the recently constructed Bridge on Forbes building, on the former site of the Marathon gas station at 3500 Forbes Ave.
Pitt to continue construction on ‘essential’ projects only
By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer
August 23, 2020
The construction on Bigelow Boulevard is now set to finish its third and final phase in October. It originally had an August completion date, before Welcome Week for incoming first-year students.
Pitt construction halted under governor’s order
By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer
April 5, 2020
As businesses shutter across Pennsylvania in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the roaring sounds of construction normally heard across Pitt have gone silent as well.
Opinion | Construction on campus is inconvenient but could be worthwhile
By Paige Lawler, Staff Columnist
January 16, 2020
Inaccessibility and change on campus is frustrating and inconvenient for students. However, there is hope that at the end of the construction lies a revitalized, more sustainable campus.
Opinion | Master Plan will fail Pitt students
By Cammy Morsberger, For The Pitt News
November 28, 2018
Pitt's Master Plan promises stunning renovations to the university's campus, but these changes fails to make up for exorbitant costs and inconveniences associated with construction.
Oakland community speaks out against UPMC building
By Dylan Giacobbe, For The Pitt News
October 17, 2018
Innovative health treatments could be coming to Oakland as soon as 2023 — but some Oakland residents disapprove of the buildings coming with it.