Many Pittsburghers find their way to the city's storied Highland Park neighborhood to enjoy the recreational facilities offered in its 380-acre namesake green space; others come to spend the day with the impressive animals such as baby elephants and polar bears at the much-loved Pittsburgh Zoo. But those visitors who don't take the time to explore the neighborhood beyond are missing out. Highland Park's unique, although small, business district along the stretch of Bryant Street between Highland and Negley Avenues, features a number of gems, including the latest venture of legendary restaurateur Joseph Tambellini and the draw of the charming Tazza d'Oro.
For all of its hidden treasures, though, Highland Park is known primarily as a residential area with an obvious appeal to families wanting to be close to kid-friendly amenities. The neighborhood's proximity to Pittsburgh's university and medical districts – along with its reasonable rents and easy access to public transportation – attracts young professionals and graduate students as well for a particularly diverse population. The area's rich housing stock offers glimpses of construction styles from nearly every era dating back to its initial development during the post-Civil War period, which earned the Highland Park residential district a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
The multiple bus routes running through Highland Park offer easy access to just about anywhere. The 77D, 77F and 77G routes connect different parts of Highland Park to Downtown via Friendship Avenue and Liberty Avenue. 500 also serves Downtown but along the way travels through East Liberty and serves Shadyside and Oakland via Fifth Avenue, then from Downtown continues to the North Side, Bellevue and West View.
The 71A winds its way down Negley Avenue, shifting to Centre Avenue to provide a convenient connection to Giant Eagle Market District and Shadyside Hospital, then continuing through Oakland to Downtown.
74B connects Highland Park to two major employment centers on each end, traveling from Oakland to RIDC office park, stopping at the Waterworks shopping center along the route. 93A connects Downtown to Aspinwall and Cheswick via the Martin Luther King, Jr. East Busway, East Liberty and Highland Park, while the 94B travels to the Waterworks via Morningside.
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Tracy Certo
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
What's the best thing a city can do to achieve more economic success? Increase its number of college graduates. The most prosperous cities have the highest number of college grads. Read how the Talent Dividend calculates just how much college degrees add to a city's bottom line--think billions--and why Pittsburgh is one of 57 cities competing for the million dollar prize to boost college attainment.
Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Pittsburgh's street art scene is vibrant, from Andy Warhol flowers as window dressing to yarn bombs on parking meters and bike racks and tin can art on street poles. Just as we were about to ask what's next, a sweater for the Mr. Rogers statue?, a red sweater appeared.
Marty Levine
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Giving kids a voice is what the Hear Me project is all about and now those youth voices can be heard all over Pittsburgh. From tin cans that you tip to hear stories to storyboxes, it's letting kids have a powerful say. And in some cases, it's already changing things for the better.
Rachel Booth
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Relocating her family to Downtown Pittsburgh proved to be an excellent decision, says the author. The more they got to know Pittsburgh, the more convinced they were that this is one family-friendly town. The only problem? With so many great things to do with kids, it was hard to choose. Here's her list of the Top 10.
Kate Lauer
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The crisis is for real but the solutions are right at hand. Pittsburgh has turned the corner as a region that is better withstanding the down economy than many others. What's next for us? How about becoming a national leader in energy solutions? Turns out we have everything it takes. Here's the 12 Steps to making it happen.
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