Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec
East Hills Park improvements
An agreement with Upstream Pittsburgh will fund park improvements plus state-of-the-art stormwater management, benefiting East Hills and downstream Wilkinsburg at no cost to the city.
Parks Tax Projects at Mellon Park, Fowler Field, and Baxter Park
Agreements with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy would administer Parks Tax-funded upgrades at Mellon Park ($703,000), Fowler Field ($250,000), and Baxter Park ($150,000).
Wabash Park renaming to Randy C. Martini Park
A Naming Commission recommendation would rename Wabash Park and its field after Randy C. Martini. It was held for a cable-cast public hearing before any action.
Greenway Expansion and Urban Agriculture Regulations
The city is spending up to $124,000 with MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants on its 'Our Common Ground' composting initiative. Council Member Gross celebrated the city's composting progress — including the wood chipper that now supplies community gardeners — and asked the administration to keep expanding.
Homewood Park Construction Project
The city approved an additional $25,678.75 for construction administration on the Homewood Park project with Studio Zewde, bringing the total project cost to over $2.16 million.
Oakland DIY Skate Park and Community Concerns
A resident urged city council to address and shut down an unauthorized do-it-yourself skatepark in Panther Hollow, questioning council members' support for the project.