Market Square Redo Begins

Crews are set to begin the reconstruction of Market Square. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl says, "Market Square is the heart of our city. Investing in this historic asset to create an exceptional public space is critical to the continued revitalization of our City Center. I ask that the public be patient as we work as hard and as fast as we can to make the Square an even better destination for residents, visitors, and families." Reconstruction will include new street and sidewalk construction, new functional and aesthetic lighting, and new landscaping. The square will once again be all one level. The sidewalks will be paved with bricks to allow for expanded café seating around the square wit the goal of creating a "piazza" feel. During the work a pedestrian walkway will run along the entire perimeter of the Square. Vehicular traffic will be restricted through the Square. The $5 million reconstruction project is expected to be finished by next summer.