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Read. Follow. Verify.New Pittsburgh Greenways Program Ordinance
Record date · June 23, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance creates a new 'Greenways Program' within the Pittsburgh City Code, allowing the Department of City Planning to manage and urban agriculture activities on city-owned greenway land.
Residents and community groups may now be authorized to conduct urban agriculture and land activities on designated city greenway properties under terms set by the Department of City Planning.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of City Planning
The department is granted new authority to establish and manage the Greenways Program.
Community members and urban agriculture groups
These groups may now participate in stewardship and agriculture activities on city greenway land under department-approved conditions.
Key Facts
- The ordinance adds a new Chapter 455, 'Greenways,' to Title 4 of the Pittsburgh City Code.
- The Department of City Planning is authorized to establish a formal Greenways Program.
- The program permits stewardship activities on city greenway land.
- The program permits urban agriculture activities on city greenway land.
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- Activities are subject to specific terms and conditions determined by the Department of City Planning.
- The Department of City Planning may appoint designees to assist in program administration.
- The ordinance was introduced on May 29, 2026.
- The ordinance has passed finally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start a garden on any city greenway now?
Who is in charge of the new Greenways Program?
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Formalization of Greenway Use
The city is moving from an informal or undefined status for greenway land to a structured program managed by the Department of City Planning.
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