Downtown Population increased 25% since 2000 (Pittsburgh, Liberty: student loans, designer, corporate)

[_Buster]

Originally Posted by Buckeye Burgher

When looking at these numbers you must keep in mind that everything downstream of
the current Gateway Center was leveled after 1950 to create Point State Park. Many housing
units reverted to green space.

The current trend is encouraging. I remember back in 2000 the company I was working
for brought an engineer over from Europe. He immediately set about finding himself a
downtown loft, and was stunned to learn we did not have any. There are quite a few today.

This is interesting because I just did a quick calculation using a google maps tool, and it looks to me like the real area of downtown is only about 200 acres. This is 0.3125 square miles, which is only half of what it is usually listed to be as downtown. The area I used is between but not including the boulevards parallel to the rivers, up to about the edge of 579 on the east side, and not including Point State park. This is basically the developable contiguous area of downtown. I haven't compared yet but it seems to me that this is much less area than most other cities' downtowns, making it pretty impressive as to what is packed into there.

[pman]

Originally Posted by _Buster

This is interesting because I just did a quick calculation using a google maps tool, and it looks to me like the real area of downtown is only about 200 acres. This is 0.3125 square miles, which is only half of what it is usually listed to be as downtown. The area I used is between but not including the boulevards parallel to the rivers, up to about the edge of 579 on the east side, and not including Point State park. This is basically the developable contiguous area of downtown. I haven't compared yet but it seems to me that this is much less area than most other cities' downtowns, making it pretty impressive as to what is packed into there.

indeed. for comparison sake, a population density of 25k per sq mi would take only 7,750 people for that area.

[_Buster]

Originally Posted by pman

indeed. for comparison sake, a population density of 25k per sq mi would take only 7,750 people for that area.

Even more astounding is if you look at work day population - if you estimate only 100,000 people work in that defined area ( I think it is actually more?), the pop density goes to around 300,000 per sq. mile during a work day!

[pman]

Greenway Realty Holdings of New Jersey has purchased the Salvation Army building on the Boulevard of Allies and is considering turning it into a 125- to 130-room boutique hotel, according to Boutique Hotel News, a trade publication...Greenway, under Four 424 Third Avenue Pittsburgh LLC, paid the Salvation Army $2.16 million for the building and nearly $800,000 for an adjoining parking lot. The building was built as a hotel for young women in 1924, and includes a chapel, swimming pool, basketball court and theater.

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[szug-bot]

thats good to hear. more money (one would think) coming into the golden triangle and the county.

we have to keep them coming with attractions, though, or else we've peaked and its just down from here. the pirates as a perennial contender would help - i hope that happens.

id like to see some kind of triathalon event held annually here. think about it - this city is perfect for a biking, swimming, and hiking tri-athalon type event.

but back to the thread - any news on that grocery store idea for PPG?

[pman]

Il Tetto to open in April
Il Tetto, the rooftop beer garden that's a part of Sienna Mercato, has been hiring via Craigslist and is tentatively shooting for an April 21 opening. "Definitely in April," said a spokesperson. A retractable roof will allow for year-round use of the 150-seat restaurant. The menu will feature a short list of pickles, wood-fired oysters, charcuterie, cheese and carpaccio. The middle floor, Mezzo, will open in July.

ead more: Little Bites: Local restaurant news - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

[jay5835]

Originally Posted by pman

ead more: Little Bites: Local restaurant news - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Wood-fired oysters": I am so there.

Actually, I am going to Sienna for my birthday, but it's before April 21.

[Caladium]

Originally Posted by jay5835

"Wood-fired oysters": I am so there.

Actually, I am going to Sienna for my birthday, but it's before April 21.

Sienna Italy? I'm so jealous--that's just about my favorite town in the whole world! Maybe a little chilly right now, but then again we were there in March last year and it was gorgeous. Happy birthday, by the way. What a great present to give yourself.

Ooops, going off topic. Sorry everyone. Back to discussing the increasing downtown population.

[jay5835]

Originally Posted by Caladium

Sienna Italy? I'm so jealous--that's just about my favorite town in the whole world! Maybe a little chilly right now, but then again we were there in March last year and it was gorgeous. Happy birthday, by the way. What a great present to give yourself.

No, I just meant the new restaurant here in la Piazza del Mercato, Sienna. It's where two of my friends are taking me for my birthday. Sienna Sulla Piazza Pittsburgh

[Caladium]

Oh, my bad. LOL LOL yeah that would make more sense with the topic being discussed. I think maybe I need some coffee.