Lower Hill Infrastructure

Lower Hill Infrastructure Street Grid and Related Infrastructure Overview The SEA hired Michael Baker Jr., Inc. in March 2012 to provide design services related to the street grid and related infrastructure of the Lower Hill Development Site (roads, sidewalks, lighting, trees, sanitary, storm sewers and water lines). Preliminary design and final design is completed for the interior streets, and preliminary design is completed for the exterior streets.

The Michael Baker Jr. team includes the following: Cosmos Technologies. Inc. (MBE), KAG Engineering Inc. (WBE), Monaloh Basin Engineers (MBE), Nitsch Engineering (WBE), Santangelo & Lindsay Inc. (WBE) and John J. Clark & Associates (MBE). Progress and Updates Construction of the Fullerton St and eastern portion of Wylie Avenue (red streets) was completed on October 7, 2016. Construction of Centre Ave and Logan Street (light blue intersection) and the middle portion of Wylie and Logan Ave (gold streets) was completed on November 26, 2017.

Remaining interior roads (light green and pink) and perimeter roads (dark green and purple) will be pursued in response to future development and available funding. Archaeological Surveys The SEA undertook Phase I-II Archaeological Surveys. Click here to view the final report. City Council Consideration of Location of Streets Location of Streets final vote by City Council on August 5, 2013, resolution passed Click here to view the Resolution.

Acceptance of Dedication of Streets final vote January 1, 2019, resolution passed. Click here to view the Resolution. Planning Module The Sewage Facilities Planning Module has been approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Click here to view the letter. Road Classification A portion of the roads has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration under the functional classification of urban collectors.

Click here to view the letter. Awards A new interior street grid project has received the following awards: March of Dimes – 2017 Transportation Project of the Year American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Pittsburgh – 2017 Outstanding Highway Engineering Award PA American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Award – 2018 Diamond Award – Water and Stormwater Category Design Concepts In the design of the new infrastructure, some of the guiding principles are to: reconnect the street grid, create accessible and walkable pedestrian connections, create parcels for development, maintain views, and use green and sustainable practices.