Spring Hill Park Improvements

Upcoming Community Meeting!

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

September 26th Community Meeting

Come learn about the final designs for Spring Hill Park!

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, working with the beneficial input of community partners, is seeking input on park infrastructure upgrades to Spring Hill Park. We will be hosting a second community meeting to inform the community about final design plans. Come learn more!

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Meeting ID: 898 9097 0972

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A flyer for a spring hill park meeting on September 26th. — Exciting improvements coming to Spring Hill Park!
Come learn about the final designs for Spring Hill Park
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, working with the beneficial input of community partners, is seeking input on park infrastructure upgrades to Spring Hill Park. We will be hosting a second community meeting to inform the community about final design plans. Come learn more!

Date and Time: 8/26/23 6-8pm
Online via ZOOM: it.ly/3QQdsYm
Meeting ID: 898 9097 0972
Passcode: 458187

March 23, 2023: Community Meeting #1

Community Document Library

March 23, 2023 Community Meeting #1 Presentation
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Who's Listening?

Andrea Ketzel

Senior Landscape Architect

Department of Public Works

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Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Project Kick-Off
- Field research, site visits, topographical survey
- Existing conditions review
- Kick-off community engagement survey
Timeline item 2 - active

Public Engagement & Design
- Review community engagement survey results
- Develop design concepts
- Community Meeting #1
- Selection of preferred concept and design refinement
- Civic Design Commission Preliminary Review
- Community Meeting #2/ Development Activities Meeting
- Civic Design Commission Hearing & Action
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Construction Documents
- Develop Construction Documents
- Art Commission Final Review
- Obtain permitting
- Contractor bidding
Timeline item 4 - incomplete

Construction
- Demolition and site work
- Construction and renovation of amenities
- Landscaping Improvements
- Park reopens!

Background:

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, working with the beneficial input of community partners, is seeking input on park infrastructure upgrades to Spring Hill Park. .

The Scope of Work for the project includes*:

Sports Field Improvements
- Address draining issues with existing field. Evaluate field amenities for replacement including fencing, paving and seating.

Park Building Improvements
- Includes updating the Spring Hill Park building, which includes restrooms, concessions and potentially group gatherings.

Play Area Improvements
- Reconfigure and replace existing playground equipment and safety surfacing.

Sports Court Renovation
- Convert existing asphalt dek hockey to upgraded tile and dasher board system including scoreboard, player benches and spectator seating
- Evaluate the relevancy of the basketball court amenity with the consideration of potential upgrades or conversion to alternative programming

Park Signage + Trail Connections
- Identify opportunities for signage and improved trail connections to the Greenway.

Lighting & Safety Improvements
- Evaluate condition of existing site lighting and identify needs for proposed lighting per the newly improved park amenities outlined above

Stormwater Management should be included to meet requirements for site-wide improvements

*Note: Programming priorities listed above are intended as a general guide and shall be confirmed with the community through the engagement process.

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Spring Hill Park Improvements

Upcoming Community Meeting!

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

March 23, 2023: Community Meeting #1

Community Document Library

Andrea Ketzel

Senior Landscape Architect

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