A ceremonial beam signing marked the halfway point in construction for the Market Square modernization project. The beam, a steel column, will be enclosed in Market Square\u2019s new pavilion. <\/p>\n
\u201cMarket Square\u2019s construction is halfway there and right on track,\u201d said Jeremy Waldrup, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. <\/p>\n
The Market Square project is a key initiative in the $600 million project to reimagine the heart of Downtown. <\/p>\n
\u201cDowntown\u2019s transformation is a testament to our region\u2019s tenacity and willingness to not just imagine a better tomorrow but work collaboratively towards it,\u201d Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said.<\/p>\n
RELATED COVERAGE >>> Construction resumes at Pittsburgh\u2019s Market Square after permitting problem<\/a><\/p>\n Construction on the north side of the Square is nearing completion, according to the mayor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t be prouder of the progress we\u2019ve made in our efforts to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh,\u201d Mayor Ed Gainey said.<\/p>\n Scheduled for completion in April 2026, the updated Market Square will boast a new streetscape with upgraded infrastructure.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is remarkable to see the transformation that can take place in just one year when projects have vision, commitment and engaged partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors,\u201d said Stefani Pashman, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. <\/p>\n Leaders sign beam to celebrate Market Square modernization halfway point <\/p>\n The collaborative Downtown initiative was announced on Oct. 25, 2024.<\/p>\n \u201cOver the past year, real progress has been made to create new housing opportunities, improve safety and bring new vibrancy to the Golden Triangle \u2014 and we\u2019re just getting started,” Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger said.<\/p>\n Work is also underway for Arts Landing<\/a> in the Cultural District and the Point State Park improvement project<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additionally, county officials say close to $100 million has been committed to Downtown residential conversion projects, and various efforts continue to improve public safety, human services and cleanliness in the Golden Triangle.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92025 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/3I5ZYDGKMJFRBJOK2OSECW5UDM.jpeg\")
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