A $10 million youth sports complex is close to becoming a reality at the former Hazelwood coke works site in Pittsburgh. Developer Tishman Speyer presented guidelines to the Pittsburgh Planning Commission, paving the way for this innovative project.
Key Details:
- Partnership: Tishman Speyer, Richard King Mellon Foundation, and the Steelers
- Location: Hazelwood Green, former LTV coke works site
- Size: Up to 6 acres within a 12-acre allocation
- Facilities: Football fields, soccer fields, 10,000-square-foot indoor facility
- Amenities: Bleachers, concession stands, scoreboard, ticket booths, locker rooms
Project Highlights:
- Addresses shortage of youth sports facilities in Pittsburgh
- Steelers Charities to operate the complex
- Funded by $10 million grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation
- Potential completion before 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh
Design Guidelines:
- Building height limit: 85 feet
- Accessory structures: Maximum 60 feet
- Fencing: Up to 10 feet high, no chain link
- Lighting: Designed to minimize light pollution
Hazelwood Green Development:
- 178-acre brownfield site on Monongahela riverfront
- Owned by Almono partnership (foundations)
- Over $150 million invested by Richard King Mellon Foundation
- Other projects: Pitt’s BioForge, CMU’s Robotics Innovation Center
via: Post Gazette
