Preservation Pittsburgh supports the concept of a comprehensive
effort to
revitalize the existing downtown retail core. Such an approach
can be key to the
preservation of the downtown's extensive stock of architecturally
significant
buildings. This approach also capitalizes on some of Pittsburgh's
greatest
assets: the city's distinctive architectural identity and the unique
urban
character created by more than two centuries of incremental change.
Both a "top
down" (urban renewal) and a "bottom up" (Main Street
model*) approach have
their place in this revitalization effort and we continue to watch
closely as
recommendations of the Plan C Task Force are put into place.
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