pittsburgh riverfront park
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Spring 2014, Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Urban DesignTRANSCRIPT
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May 2nd, 2014
Deepika BanerjeePeter He
Jarfa Ranjbar Shravi Sharma
Bradley SherburneJialing Sun
Zi Yuan
PITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARKCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGN
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
The goal of this riverfront park is to create a Pittsburgh Riverfront park system, connecting the trail system, and improving open space and ecology.
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
Pittsburgh began as a small regional trade-post at the confluence of two major rivers. Beginning with the War of 1812, the potential for Pittsburghs manufacturing industry was realized.
Pre Industrial - 1795
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For over a century, Pittsburgh was the center of the steel and glass industries, maintaining productivity well into the middle of the 20th century.
1945 - 1955
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After the collapse of the steel industry, Pittsburghs focus shifted from manufacturing and production, and shifted to a more technical focus, removing much of the need for industrial use of the riverfront.
Today - 2014
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
The change in use of Pittsburghs riverfront presents a rare opportunity, to create a system of parks along the entire edge of the riverfront, drastically improving the quality of life and the environment of the city, and attracting many young professionals to live in this increasingly vibrant city.
Future
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Complete the Pittsburgh Riverfront park system, the trail system, open space system, and ecological system.
Generate a distinctly Pittsburgh character within the parks.
Increase the economic value and investment in the riverfronts.
Enhance riverfront vibrancy, and bring city life to the rivers.
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Everyday Users: People who live or work within a 10 minute walk of the riverfront.
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Occasional Users: People who travel by car or public transit to visit the riverfront, primarily for events.
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Visitors: Tourists visiting Pittsburgh, generally located near major attractions
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
This is the base map we are using for analysis. It shows the figure-ground within 10 minutes walking buffer from the river.
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The everyday users are the people who live and work near the riverfront. In it is current state, the most used trails are the ones that border Downtown and the North Shore.
Existing Trail
Everyday Users
Downdown
Local Neighborhood Commercial
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The occasional users of the riverfront are found at both the major and secondary attractions of Pittsburgh, namely the commercial streets of riverfront neighborhoods.
Existing Trail
Occasional Users
Land Mark
Downdown
Local Neighborhood Commercial
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The visitors to the riverfront are found primarily in the areas surrounding the point, and a few other prominent areas, like the South Side Works.
Existing Trail
Visitor-Used Trail
Land Mark
Downdown
Local Neighborhood Commercial
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ACCESSIBILITY ATTRACTIONS ENVIRONMENT AFFORDABILITY OTHER
Convenientaccessbycar Withinatwohourdrivefromhome
Afuncityenvironment Lotsofhistoricthingstoseeandexperience
Afunplaceforchildren
Affordableattractionsorevents
Availabilityofmid-rangeaccommodations
Visitingrelativesinthearea Afeelingofsafetyinthecity Goingtoaplacetheyveneverseenbefore
Greatshopping Uniqueoflocalfoodandcuisine
Differentoruniquelocalartwork
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With edge obstructions to further trails, we look to Local Neighborhood Commercial districts and bike routes to connect the riverfront with the neighborhoods, making the bike routes part of the riverfront system.
Existing Trail
Trail Access
Onstreet Bike Routes
Local Neighborhood Commercial
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When the trail network is finally complete, it should include trails both along the rivers edge and in the neighborhood, providing a variety of routes along its length.
Trail Access
Onstreet Bike Routes
Completed Riverfront Trail
Local Neighborhood Commercial
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West End Pedestrian BridgeProposed Inlet
Strip District Development
43rd Street Lawrenceville
Green Bouelvard
Almono Site
With more research into the specific zones, as well as the consideration of Proposed Riverfront Projects, we have adjusted our zone demarcations to add an additional zone, Mixed Use.
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DOWNTOWN ZONE
MIXED USE ZONE
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
CONSERVATION ZONE
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
21st Street
21st Street
STRIP DISTRICT AND LAWRENCEVILLE
25th Street
25th Street
24th Street
24th Street
43rd Street & Butler Street
43rd Street & Butler Street
48th Street & Butler Street
48th Street & Butler Street
40th Street & Butler Street
40th Street & Butler Street
Onstreet Bike routes
Parking
Parks
Access Point
Proposed Trail
Existing Trail
Cemetery
LNC
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9th Street
9th Street 18th Street
SOUTH SIDE
18th Street
24th Street
24th Street
27th Street
27th Street
Hot Metal Street
Hot Metal Street
Onstreet Bike routes
Parking
Parks
Access Point
Proposed Trail
Existing Trail
LNC
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
HAZELWOOD
Hazelwood Ave.
Hazelwood Ave.
Onstreet Bike routes
Parking
Parks
Access Point
Proposed Trail
Existing Trail
LNC
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DOWNTOWN
INDUSTRIAL
MIXED USE
TRAIL TYPESZONERECOMMENDED WIDTH
2 WAY GRAVEL ASPHALT WOODCONCRETE
PAVEMENT TYPESLOPE
Biking
Biking
Riverfront
Street
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Riverfront
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Sidewalk Width
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Walking
Walking & Biking Combined
Walking & Biking Combined
CONSERVATION
Riverfront
RiverfrontWalking
0-5%
NEIGHBORHOOD
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This is the typical proposed trail. When walking and biking are both part of the trail use, we recommend a twelve foot width, which allows for bicycle users, and walkers to pass simultaneously.
Recommended Trail Width
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For a trail that is used exclusively for walking, only six feet is needed, however for the movement of maintenance vehicles, we propose a minimum width of eight feet.
Minimum Trail Width
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In areas where the setback is greater the trails may split up by user groups, allowing each to move independently. We recommend the minimum width of each trail be eight feet to allow for maintenance vehicles.
Minimum Trail Width Minimum Trail Width
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In areas with the largest setback, we recommend splitting into two trails, both accommodating walkers, one mixed with bicyclists. The walking trail should be eight feet, the combined trail twelve feet.
Minimum Trail Width Recommended Trail Width
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Where the trail connects back into the neighborhood, we suggest the walkers utilize the sidewalks, and bicyclists occupy their own adjacent lane, preferably protected.
Sidewalk
Sidewalk
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Design Consistent
System Wide
Design Varied by
Zone
Vendors
Signage
Marking
Restroom
Handrail
Benches
Picnic Tables
FURNITURE Trash Cans
Dog Facilities
Water Fountains
Lighting
Bike Sharing Center
Information Center
Landscape
Kiosk
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PARKING2 miles
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Trail Access
The various program elements of the trail should be spaced along the trail to provide quality and consistency along the complete system of the trail.
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The various program elements of the trail should be spaced along the trail to provide quality and consistency along the complete system of the trail.
Riverfront Park System Trail
Bike Share
BIKE SHARE
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The various program elements of the trail should be spaced along the trail to provide quality and consistency along the complete system of the trail.
Riverfront Park System Trail
Restroom
RESTROOM
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The various program elements of the trail should be spaced along the trail to provide quality and consistency along the complete system of the trail.
Riverfront Park System Trail
Vendor
VENDOR
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Throughout Pittsburgh there are existing parking lots that exist primarily for users of the trail, as well as other lots that provide parking close to the river.
PARKING
Parking
Vacant Parcels
Garage
Existing Trail ParkingPProposed ParkingP
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Looking at the location of the existing parking, and the vacant riverfront lots, we suggest parking be located in the following locations to provide adequate parking.
PARKING
Parking
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Garage
Existing Trail ParkingPProposed ParkingP
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Guide Map
Continuous Trail Elements
Orientation Sign
Markers
Educational Sign
Identification Sign
Mobile Map
Visitors Center
Directional Sign
WAYFINDING ELEMENTS
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100ft
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0' FOOT SETBACKBefore
Building Blocks
Ground
Water
0 Water lvl
20 Above water level
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Building Blocks
Ground
Water
Trail
4 Above water lvl
0' FOOT SETBACKAfter
0 Water level
20 Above water level
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Ground
Trail
Ground
50' FOOT SETBACKBefore
0 Water lvl
20 Above water level
30 16 4
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Shrubs & Live Stakes
Shrubs
Trail
Ground
50' FOOT SETBACKAfter
0 Water lvl
20 Above water level
2010 16 4
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Filled land
Trail
Ground
0 Water lvl
100' FOOT SETBACKBefore
20 Above water level
30 16 54
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Shrubs & Live Stakes
Trail
Woodland
Trail
Ground
100' FOOT SETBACKAfter
0 Water lvl
20 Above water level
30 16 30 16 8
100
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Trail
Ground
0 Water lvl
100'+ FOOT SETBACKBefore
20 Above water level
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Wetlands
Shrubs & Live Stakes
Trail
Woodland
Trail
Meadow
Ground
100+ FOOT SETBACKAfter
0 Water lvl
20 Above water level
30 10 16 60 16
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20 above water lvl
Tree cover
Trail
Railroad
Allegheny River ConditionBefore
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0 Water lvl
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Shrubs & Live stakes
Brush Layering
20 above normal pool lvl
Tree cover
Trail
Railroad
Allegheny River ConditionAfter
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20 above water lvl
52 above water lvl
Tree cover
Trail
Railroad
Mon River Condition, NorthsideBefore
40 16 70 60
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Upland Planting
Meadow Grasses
Shrubs & Live stakes
Brush Layering
Tree cover
Trail
Railroad
Mon River Condition, NorthsideAfter
20 20 16 70 60
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0 Water lvl
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Constant Trail Elements
Trail Types
Edge Types
Wayfinding
Variable Trail Elements
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MIXED USE ZONE
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Trail Types
Edge Types
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Trail Types
Edge Types
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INDUSTRIAL ZONE
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CONSERVATION ZONE
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Tennessee Aquarium
The mission and purpose of the River Center is to instill an understanding and appreciation of the regions waterways and riverfronts through education, environmental awareness, community stewardship and sustainable development.
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Downtown Zone: Strip District between 11th Street and the Seagate Building.
Mixed Use Zone: Tow Pound Site, south shore Allegheny River, between Eazor Square (Street) and the 31st Street Bridge.
Mixed Use Zone: West End Bridge, north side, between the Bridge and the Rivers Casino.
Neighborhood Zone: Site just west of the South Side Works, accessed by an extension of South Water Street.
Industrial Zone: Allegheny River, north shore, along River Avenue next to the Heinz Plant.
Conservation Zone: Pittsburgh Public Works site at the base of Washington Boulevard.
Conservation Zone: Glenwood Bridge, south side, on the west side of the Bridge.
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DOWNTOWN ZONERIVER CENTER Adjacent to Convention Center & Seagate
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MIXED USE ZONERIVER CENTER 1Adjacent to 31st St. Bridge
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MIXED USE ZONERIVER CENTER 2Adjacent to River Casino &
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NEIGHBORHOOD ZONERIVER CENTER
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INDUSTRIAL ZONERIVER CENTER River Avenue, next to Heinz Plant
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CONSERVATION ZONERIVER CENTER 1Pittsburgh Public Works site at base of Washington Boulevard
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CONSERVATION ZONERIVER CENTER 2West of Glenwood Bridge
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The first phase of the project covers all of the elements of the project that could be completed today with appropriate funds and relative ease. There is a major focus in this phase to connect to the riverfront neighborhoods.
Existing Trail
Proposed Trail
LNC
PBike Share
Restroom
Vendor & Restroom
Proposed River Center
Proposed Parking
Phase I
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The second phase focuses on some of the less well connected or difficult to complete areas of the trail system, waiting for future developments and completing the riverfront trail.
Existing Trail
Proposed Trail
LNC
PBike Share
Restroom
Vendor & Restroom
Proposed River Center
Proposed Parking
Phase II
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The final phase is one that considers the eventual acquisition of many of the industrial riverfront lots, allowing for the riverfront trail system to be completed.
Existing Trail
Proposed Trail
LNC
PBike Share
Restroom
Vendor & Restroom
Proposed River Center
Proposed Parking
Phase III
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P
P
PP
The final phase is one that considers the eventual acquisition of many of the industrial riverfront lots, allowing for the riverfront trail system to be completed.
Existing Trail
Proposed Trail
LNC
PBike Share
Restroom
Vendor & Restroom
Proposed River Center
Proposed Parking
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Previous Analysis Users Trail Network Trail Elements Zone Design River Centers PhasingCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | MASTERS OF URBAN DESIGNPITTSBURGH RIVERFRONT PARK
RIVER CENTER
TRAILBIKE ROUTE
DOWNTOWN ZONE
MIXED USE ZONE
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
CONSERVATION ZONE
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