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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
SoilMill PGH composting expansion
The city is spending up to $124,000 with MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants on its 'Our Common Ground' composting initiative. Council Member Gross celebrated the city's composting progress — including the wood chipper that now supplies community gardeners — and asked the administration to keep expanding.
South Side Park Native Plantings Initiative
Pittsburgh Water will gain access to South Side Park to maintain stormwater r-tanks as part of park improvement projects.
East Liberty Solar Energy Garden Park Proposal
A resident proposed developing a vacant lot at Penn and Negley in East Liberty into a solar energy garden park with athletic fields and educational spaces, leveraging local university partnerships.
Route 51 Salt Storage Facility and Environmental Impact on Sawmill Run
Council members commended city DPW crews and public safety personnel for their massive efforts following a severe snowstorm that dropped historic snow levels across Pittsburgh.
Climate Action Plan 3.0 Progress and Implementation
The Department of City Planning presented progress reports on the Climate Action Plan 3.0, covering greenhouse gas tracking, renewable energy consortiums, street light upgrades, and green infrastructure.