DOMI

Hello everyone, I hope you are enjoying these summer days in our Northside neighborhoods. Now that July is upon us, the City of Pittsburgh’s budgeting season is officially underway. City departments are currently submitting their capital and operating budget requests, which will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) over the next few months. Mayor Gainey is expected to release a preliminary budget at the end of September, followed by public hearings and discussions with City Council this fall. I encourage you to visit the City’s Engage page to follow along and stay involved: engage. pittsburghpa.gov/city-pittsburgh-budget-engagements.

After nearly a decade of planning, community engagement, and design adjustments, the long-awaited Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Project is finally nearing its grand unveiling. With the completion of the prototype kiosk and sign fabrication in sight, the City of Pittsburgh has announced that a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new wayfinding system will take place on March 11, at 3 p.m. This ambitious project, which aims to create a world-class pedestrian navigation system for the city’s key neighborhoods, has been years in the making and promises to enhance accessibility, guide visitors, and bolster Pittsburgh’s vibrant urban landscape.

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Hello everyone, As Pittsburgh City Council begins its focus on negotiating and passing a balanced budget for 2025, I wanted to share with you some small, but equally important projects that have been going on throughout the Northside.

At an Aug. 8 public meeting at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) presented some of the planned possible improvements for East Ohio Street between Chestnut Street and Cedar Avenue.

Hello everyone, Last month, Chestnut Street officially reopened to the public with a brandnew brick surface, new sidewalks, new ADA compliant curbs, and an updated drainage system. I, along with Mayor Ed Gainey and the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure (DOMI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of this $1.6 million project. It was always my priority to keep the historic brick surface of the street and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. I also am thankful to the community, especially Community Alliance of Spring Garden-East Deutschtown (CASGED), for their support and patience during this project. I encourage everyone to drive, walk, or bike down this newly restored street!

Hello everyone, At the start of the summer season, my office received numerous calls asking about the status of various water features and drinking fountains within city parks. The City has one plumber who is responsible for preparing the pools, spray parks, drinking fountains, and bathrooms along with addressing any issues that arise in recreation centers, senior centers, and any other cityowned building. One person cannot manage all of these responsibilities and these city services need to be provided for all of our residents.