Pittsburgh council member introduces plan to revitalize South Side business corridor

Pittsburgh City Council member Bob Charland (District 3) announced Monday the emergence of the South Side revitalization plan inside the business corridor.It is a multi-phase project targeting beautification, designed marketing strategies, storefront upgrades, and headline events never seen before in the popular neighborhood.At the heart of the revitalization plan is the strong push to change the image of the South Side as a “21-and-over bar haven.””We see about the news coverage that happens here,” Charland said Monday. “We want to show the South Side for what it is and for what the neighbors who live there believe in what it could be.”Charland is supported by civic groups, businesses, and residents, with more announcements expected in the coming weeks.”The big thing with this introduction today is working on stabilizing the district, moving the district forward in a way that it hasn’t happened before,” Charland said.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh City Council member Bob Charland (District 3) announced Monday the emergence of the South Side revitalization plan inside the business corridor.

It is a multi-phase project targeting beautification, designed marketing strategies, storefront upgrades, and headline events never seen before in the popular neighborhood.

At the heart of the revitalization plan is the strong push to change the image of the South Side as a “21-and-over bar haven.”

“We see about the news coverage that happens here,” Charland said Monday. “We want to show the South Side for what it is and for what the neighbors who live there believe in what it could be.”

Charland is supported by civic groups, businesses, and residents, with more announcements expected in the coming weeks.

“The big thing with this introduction today is working on stabilizing the district, moving the district forward in a way that it hasn’t happened before,” Charland said.

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