Historic District Design Guidelines
This on-going project will ensure that all locally-designated historic districts are governed by best practice guidelines for the treatment of historic structures within each district.
Program Overview
Cultural and historic resources have a significant impact on Pittsburgh's character. They are valuable, non-replaceable assets that contribute to a unique and distinct sense of place. Pittsburgh's cultural heritage is the City's legacy, formed by its people, neighborhoods, buildings, landscapes, objects, and stories -- everything that helped to shape Pittsburgh into the city it is today.
The Department of City Planning's Historic Preservation Program is guided by PreservePGH -- the Cultural Heritage Plan that was completed in 2012. The Plan proposed a number of ambitious goals, including establishing clear and consistent processes for nominating local landmarks and districts, the application and approvals of Certificate's of Appropriateness, and updated design guidelines.
Learn more about the Historic Preservation Program by exploring the different projects either planned or currently underway.
Current Projects
The following projects are funded in part through grants received from Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)
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Crawford-Roberts Architectural Inventory
The City of Pittsburgh Architectural Inventory Project is an ongoing series of surveys that identify historic resources in City neighborhoods. The surveys began in 2014 to document existing architectural conditions and serve as long-term land-use planning tools.
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Vacant Structure Stabilization & Reuse Strategy
Pilot Process for Reuse, Reinvestment, and Revitalization in Pittsburgh's Hill District
