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Read. Follow. Verify.City to Acquire Land for Brookline Memorial Park Expansion
Record date · April 28, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City of Pittsburgh has approved the acquisition of a parcel of land from Pittsburgh Regional Transit to expand Brookline Memorial Park. The land will be dedicated as public park space at no cost to the city.
This resolution increases the total acreage of Brookline Memorial Park by incorporating a new parcel of land into the existing public park system.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Residents of Brookline
The residents will have access to an expanded public park space.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
The agency is transferring ownership of a parcel of real property to the City.
Key Facts
- The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to accept a deed for a parcel of real property.
- The property is being transferred from Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
- The land will be dedicated as public park space.
- The property will be incorporated into Brookline Memorial Park.
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- The acquisition is at no cost to the City of Pittsburgh.
- The resolution was introduced on April 10, 2026.
- The resolution was reviewed by the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs.
- The resolution has passed finally.
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Inter-agency Property Transfer
The resolution demonstrates a collaborative property transfer between a transit agency and the municipal parks department.
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