PROGRAMS
Saw Mill Run Task Force
A Task Force to make the Saw Mill Run Corridor better, safer, more resilient, more attractive, and more vibrant.
A major recommendation of the Saw Mill Run Valley Master Site Development Plan, focused on the need for continued collaboration among the agencies and government entities who work in the corridor and whose plans impact the neighborhoods within the watershed.
Many of the challenges present in the Corridor are not the sole responsibility of one group and the lack of coordination between responsible entities results in little to no improvement over time. Because many departments work within the Corridor, there are likely projects and plans that coincide with each other in timing, mission, or scope. Coordinating such actions can create opportunities to leverage funding and address multiple issues at once. Improving coordination can also help to ensure that actions are taken to pursue the vision of the Green Boulevard Master Plan, ultimately to improve the Corridor over the next generation.
The Master Site Development Plan (MSDP) was accepted by the City of Pittsburgh's Planning Commission in March 2024. Now, Watersheds of South Pittsburgh is seeking input and participation in developing a cohort of community leaders to promote and facilitate implementation of the projects identified in the plan. This working group or “Task Force” will regularly convene and pursue the goals and implementation of the MSDP.
As a vital part of the task force and with the help of River Network, Watersheds of South Pittsburgh is developing a resident leadership team.
To help increase community participation, visit the City of Pittsburgh’s Engage Page and please complete the survey below. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes.