City Releases Series of Tools to Help Residents Plan Pittsburgh’s Future

Mayor Ed Gainey’s office and Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning released a series of new tools last month that will help residents plan for Pittsburgh’s future.

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Found on the PGH2050 website, 20 Topic Area Learning Guides is an extensive collection of research spanning 20 critical topic areas that affect the city and its 90 neighborhoods and represents a milestone in the comprehensive plan process to shape Pittsburgh’s future.

The guides capture existing conditions and trends in the city, showing how the city has changed over time, its current state, and projected future directions. Each four-page Learning Guide is accompanied by a comprehensive topic area audit book that contains extensive detailed analysis and research. 

“With these guides, we’re not just planning for our city’s future - we’re putting the power of knowledge into the hands of every resident,” Gainey said. “When people have access to clear, honest data, they can shape the neighborhoods they call home.”

Residents can engage with the research through multiple channels:

• Explore the research at Pgh2050.com/learn

• Attend a public forum on June 12 to learn more about the findings, connect with residents, and hear about the comprehensive plan’s approach from a just-transition perspective. Those interested in attending should RSVP.

• Share feedback on each topic area on the website

The research materials serve as the foundation for Phase 1 of the Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Research has been informed by reviews of past plans, original research and analysis, and input from the City Planning department and its partners.