Esplanade_TIS_-_7.23.24.pdf

The file appears to be a project document for the Manchester ReUnited: State Route 65 Reconnecting Communities Planning Study, initiated by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget and the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure. The planning study focuses on a 3-mile expressway portion of PA-65 between I-279N and the McKees Rocks Bridge, with the goal of reuniting Manchester and Chateau neighborhoods and addressing historical infrastructure challenges. The project seeks to hire a consultant with expertise in urban highway engineering and planning who can develop alternatives that reverse historic community harm, create multi-modal infrastructure, and expand access and opportunity.

The consultant will be expected to conduct a community-led process in collaboration with Manchester Citizens Corporation, producing a final plan that includes a preferred alternative, conceptual design, land use and economic policy recommendations, and potential implementation strategies. While specific budget details are not provided in the document, the study emphasizes a comprehensive approach to neighborhood reconnection, safety, and connectivity. The project aims to identify future funding opportunities and develop strategies that serve the surrounding community's needs, with a particular focus on understanding local land use characteristics and incorporating community goals into the planning process.