Publications
Following are key Riverlife publications in PDF format that you may view on the web or print out to read at your leisure.
The new report, by Andropogon Associates LTD, with guidelines for how to best manage the river edges of Three Rivers Park and the Pittsburgh Pool. By implementing these recommendations, Pittsburgh can go a long way toward reclaiming riverfront spaces, reducing flood damage, and controlling invasive plant species throughout the region.
A Vision Plan for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts:
Intro & Section 1 (1.08 MB)
The 2001 Riverlife Vision Plan proposes to create an urban river park in the heart of Pittsburgh, known as Three Rivers Park. The document has been separated into smaller-sized PDFs for easy viewing.
A Vision Plan for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts:
Section 2, part 1 (6.38 MB)
Guiding Principles for Three Rivers Park.
A Vision Plan for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts:
Section 2, part 2 (6.44 MB)
Guiding Principles for Three Rivers Park.
A Vision Plan for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts:
Section 3 & 4 (4.13 MB)
The Components of Three Rivers Park and Advancing the Vision
Connecting the Loop (2.14 MB)
An implementation strategy for completing and connecting the system of riverfront trails that will become the foundation for Three Rivers Park.
Three Rivers Park Design Handbook (531.52 KB)
The Three Rivers Park Design Handbook provides the design framework and design guidelines for Three Rivers Park.
Three Rivers Park Lighting Strategy (1.2 MB)
Executive Summary for the Three Rivers Park Lighting Strategy.
Point State Park Master Plan (7.1 MB)
Allegheny Conference on Community Development and the Riverlife 2003 Comprehensive Master Plan for Point State Park.
Point State Park Master Plan Appendix (4.63 MB)
Cultural Resource Report