An agreement for developing the last remaining parcels between PNC Park and Heinz Field was reached Wednesday, the city of Pittsburgh announced. The mixed-use development includes the first residential units to be constructed between the stadiums along the North Shore.
Continental Real Estate Companies of Columbus, Ohio, continues as the North Shore developer. It will build on the parking lot at Mazeroski Way and General Robinson Street, across from the PNC Park entrance featuring the Honus Wagner statue.
Stanley Lederman, board chairman of the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, said the project is “the capstone of our North Shore development.”
The Continental development includes an eight-story high-rise building with four floors of approximately 48 apartments and four floors of retail and office space; a 445-space, six-floor public parking garage; and a public courtyard and greenspace with retail and entertainment components. The parking garage will have 72 spaces reserved for building residents.
The other remaining parcel is Parking Lot 2, located behind the building that houses the Tequila Cowboy bar. The city said the Stadium Authority board would vote to extend the redevelopment deadline for Lot 2 to Dec. 31, 2024, which would create a final partnership agreement on surface parking spots for gameday activities through the end of the stadium leases.
“Bringing housing to the North Shore has long been one of my goals, along with introducing new, fan-friendly and public greenspaces to the area,” Mayor Bill Peduto said of the Continental mixed-use development. “I want to thank the Pirates and Steelers for their hard work with us on this.”
