Can the North Side Get a Ferris Wheel & Still Stay Affordable? episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 22 MIN

Can the North Side Get a Ferris Wheel & Still Stay Affordable?

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

There’s a big development project coming to the North Side that could include everything from a Ferris wheel to a marina. It’s called the Esplanade, and it’s being built right along the river in Chateau. The prospect of turning a partially empty space into a busy, beautiful waterfront site is exciting. But the project is also raising questions about who should be included in the development process and what can be done to ensure the people already living there don’t get priced out. PublicSource’s Rich Lord and Eric Jankiewicz join us to discuss the latest on the Esplanade. Notes and references from today’s show: Update: Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing [PublicSource] As $740 million Esplanade approaches Tuesday hearing, Manchester residents unsure of their voice [PublicSource] Esplanade development takes first spin through City Planning process [PublicSource] Learn more about the sponsor of this February 11th episode: City Charter High School Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

There’s a big development project coming to the North Side that could include everything from a Ferris wheel to a marina. It’s called the Esplanade, and it’s being built right along the river in Chateau. The prospect of turning a partially empty space into a busy, beautiful waterfront site is exciting. But the project is also raising questions about who should be included in the development process and what can be done to ensure the people already living there don’t get priced out. PublicSource’s Rich Lord and Eric Jankiewicz join us to discuss the latest on the Esplanade. Notes and references from today’s show: Update: Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing [PublicSource] As $740 million Esplanade approaches Tuesday hearing, Manchester residents unsure of their voice [PublicSource] Esplanade development takes first spin through City Planning process [PublicSource] Learn more about the sponsor of this February 11th episode: City Charter High School Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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