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In the midst of Downtown’s larger $600 million makeover, Smithfield Street’s been waiting its turn. Crews are breaking ground today on the first of dozens of small projects, including sidewalk repairs, better lighting, landscaping, and more. It’s unlikely the historic 10-block stretch will ever return to its heyday, but can it be something we all use and enjoy again? Host Megan Harris is with freelancer Adam Smeltz and Public Source’s Stephanie Strasburg to talk about Smithfield’s past and present — and mostly who and what it’ll serve next.
This episode originally aired January 8, 2025.
Notes and references from today’s show:
What’s the Future for Pittsburgh’s Smithfield Street? [Pittsburgh Magazine / Public Source]
Work begins soon to reimagine Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh [Post-Gazette]
$25 million project to make Smithfield Street more pedestrian friendly to begin soon [Post-Gazette]
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