Developer: University of Pittsburgh
Project Summary: Pitt proposed to tear down the auditorium portion of the structure that sits at Lothrop and Terrace and rebuild a 110,000 gsf addition. The proposal also included renovation of the existing structure to add more academic and lab space. Pitt solicited community feedback on this project in conjunction with their meeting on the IMP in February 2019. The project was presented again at an Oakland-Wide Community Meeting in May 2019. They presented the proposal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment in July 2019 and the Art Commission in October 2019. Pitt received the necessary approvals to move forward with construction. Construction is currently underway.
After early pandemic-required shutdowns on construction projects, contractors resumed work. As of spring 2021, framing is about 1/3 complete, and the entire addition is scheduled to end in August 2022.
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