What Is A Greenway?
A greenway is a permanently conserved, public open space that is primarily stewarded by the community and provides benefits such as minimizing landslide risk, reducing the effects of extreme heat, preserving tree canopy, and creating recreation opportunities.
The City’s naturally steep topography and wet weather events promote environmental hazards such as landslides. As a result, the City has identified underutilized vacant land, mostly on steep slopes and in landslide-prone areas, that could be reimagined as public greenways or open space. Converting these vacant lots to formal greenways will unlock future investment opportunities such as grant and city budget funding and will prevent future development in landslide hazard areas.
How to Take Action
Join our Network of Greenway Stewards
Sign-up for the volunteer email list to connect with greenway stewards from across the region at greenways@pittsburghpa.gov.
Submit a Volunteer Application
Eligible volunteer activities include, but are not limited to: invasive species removal, mowing and string trimming, beautification/landscaping, litter/dump site clean-up, and tree planting. If you are interested in stewarding a city greenway, you can submit a volunteer application here:
