NOW THERE’S NO DISPUTING THAT THE BEST PLACE TO BE ON GAME DAY. OF COURSE, THAT’S IN SIDE ACRISURE STADIUM OR PNC PARK. BUT THERE’S A PUSH TONIGHT TO BUILD THE NEXT BEST THING. THIS IS PRETTY EXCITING. THE GROUP IS HOPING TO CREATE ONE SUPER SIZED REASON TO HEAD TO THE NORTH SHORE. EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE A TICKET RIGHT? RIGHT NOW, THE CORNER OF WEST GENERAL ROBINSON STREET AND MAZEROSKI WAY IS A PARKING LOT, BUT THAT COULD SOON CHANGE. IT’S GOING TO BE A MAJOR STEP IN ACTIVATING THE NORTH SHORE. TODAY, PROJECT LEADERS PRESENTED PLANS FOR A MASSIVE SCREEN TO PITTSBURGH’S PLANNING COMMISSION. THEY WANT TO ADD A 917 SQUARE FOOT LED VIDEO BOARD TO THE 30,000 SQUARE FOOT PLAZA THAT’S CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW. THIS IS A FOR A LARGE VIDEO DISPLAY, WHICH IS ONE SMALL BUT VERY IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF A GREATER PROJECT. IF APPROVED, IT WOULD GO IN A CURRENTLY BLANK PARKING GARAGE WALL. THE HOPE HERE IS TO CREATE A GATHERING PLACE ON GAME DAY. PEOPLE CAN COME GRAB A DRINK AND WATCH THE PIRATES OR STEELERS. AS WE TOOK THE PROPOSAL TO FANS. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE TO GO DURING THIS GAME. SEASONS PARTY OUTSIDE. IT’S EVEN BETTER. OH, I’M READY. YOU KNOW, THAT’S WHAT THE CITY NEEDS. BUT THE IDEA DOESN’T HAVE THE GREEN LIGHT YET. THE MAIN CONCERN BROUGHT UP TODAY WHETHER THE SCREEN WILL BE VISIBLE FROM NEARBY 279. THERE’S GOOD FAITH ON BOTH SIDES TO EXPLORE THIS ISSUE FURTHER, BUT TO NOT DELAY THE APPLICATION FROM GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS UP TO THIS POINT, AT LEAST NOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROJECT SAY THEIR HOPE IS TH
Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh plans to expand with a $45 million event venue
Updated: 10:45 AM EDT Oct 18, 2023
The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh has announced plans to expand with a $45 million events venue.The entertainment project is part of the museum’s ‘Pop District’ initiative and would be built on an existing museum parking lot, according to Dan Law, the museum’s associate director. Museum officials presented plans for the project to the city’s Planning Commission on Tuesday.Related video above: North Shore plaza with video board for watch parties could be built next to PNC ParkThe proposed site would be around 58,000 square feet, including a first-floor concert venue with standing room for up to 1,000 people, a second-floor mezzanine, and an events space that could hold up to 360 people on the fourth floor. The third floor would be used for offices and support spaces.Rick Armstrong, a museum spokesman, said work on the project could begin as soon as spring 2024, but the timelines are “still flexible” as the project moves through the planning and design processes.
The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh has announced plans to expand with a $45 million events venue.
The entertainment project is part of the museum’s ‘Pop District’ initiative and would be built on an existing museum parking lot, according to Dan Law, the museum’s associate director. Museum officials presented plans for the project to the city’s Planning Commission on Tuesday.
Related video above: North Shore plaza with video board for watch parties could be built next to PNC Park
The proposed site would be around 58,000 square feet, including a first-floor concert venue with standing room for up to 1,000 people, a second-floor mezzanine, and an events space that could hold up to 360 people on the fourth floor. The third floor would be used for offices and support spaces.
Rick Armstrong, a museum spokesman, said work on the project could begin as soon as spring 2024, but the timelines are “still flexible” as the project moves through the planning and design processes.
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