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September 2026
Hill-and-river neighborhoods, main-street districts, and the bridges between local centers.
Public spaces, construction, access, services, and neighborhood changes.
The city is rehabilitating Panther Hollow Bridge and is targeting a late-summer reopening.
The closure changes a familiar connection through Schenley Park, so walkers, cyclists, drivers, and park visitors need alternate routes until work finishes.Closed for work · late summer target · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesThe city selected a contractor and is preparing to reconstruct Smithfield Street from Forbes to Liberty, starting with the first downtown phase.
The project will reshape a major walking and transit street with wider sidewalks and a better pedestrian route, with construction disruption beginning soon.Contractor selected · late-summer start expected · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesThe old traffic signal was removed after a 30-day red-flash period and replaced with permanent stop signs, a raised crosswalk, and clearer sight lines.
Drivers, riders, and people crossing California Avenue now use a different traffic pattern at the Route 13 bus stop and nearby church.Opened Jul 17, 2026 · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesThe city opened the rebuilt Homewood Pool and bathhouse on July 10 as the first finished piece of the larger Homewood Park transformation.
Homewood has its neighborhood pool back, with accessible facilities and direct connections to the rest of the park as the remaining work wraps up.Opened Jul 10, 2026 · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesConstruction is underway on a four-story replacement for the Northview Heights high-rise, with 43 apartments and ground-floor community and service space.
Current high-rise residents will be relocated after the new accessible building is finished, with moving costs covered for eligible residents.Construction through October 2027 · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesConstruction began in late May on a new lawn, shelter, paths, rain gardens, seating, and restored meadow in McKinley Park.
The former ballfield is becoming an everyday gathering space, but that part of the park remains a work zone until the fall opening.Construction through September · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesEnvironmental Services began handling new overgrowth and debris cases on March 13; older open cases remain with Permits, Licenses, and Inspections.
The responsible department now depends on when a case was opened, though residents can still start a new complaint through 311.New cases follow the updated process · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesPhase II construction began March 9 between Evaline and Graham streets, with the outbound lane and three bus stops detoured during the work.
Trips through Bloomfield, Garfield, and Friendship need extra time now; the finished corridor will bring new sidewalks, crossings, signals, and curb ramps.Detour in place · work through fall 2027 · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesThe city reopened the historic Oliver Bath House on March 7 after a seven-year closure and extensive renovation.
Pittsburgh again has a public indoor swimming facility on the South Side, restoring a year-round recreation option that had been missing since 2019.Opened Mar 7, 2026 · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesApplications accepted from January 1 onward generally use the 2021 ICC base codes, while the city's existing accessibility-code rules remain in place.
Homeowners, businesses, designers, and builders starting permitted work need to use the newer code set or qualify for the limited transition rules.Effective for applications accepted in 2026 · checked Aug 11, 2026Read the sourcesBy opening date when known, otherwise when first found.
2 openings tracked over 12 weeks. The busiest week was Jul 11, with 2.
| Week | Openings tracked |
|---|---|
| Jun 27 | 0 |
| Jul 4 | 0 |
| Jul 11 | 2 |
| Jul 18 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | 0 |
| Aug 1 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | 0 |
| Aug 15 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | 0 |
Open and on-the-way places in the current guide.
7 places in this guide – 2 beyond food and nightlife.