History and Construction
The Forbes Avenue Project is part of the 10-year campus master plan, approved by Pittsburgh’s City Planning Commission in 2004.
- Approved by Pittsburgh Planning Commission, January 2005
- Approved by Pittsburgh City Council in June 2005
Milestones
- Red Ring restaurant opens, January 22, 2008
- Power Ballroom hosts first event, January 17, 2008
- Power Recreation Center opens, January 7, 2008
- Barnes and Noble opens, January 2, 2008
- Skywalk dedication, September 28, 2007
- University seal installed, December, 2006
- Steel structure completed, November 21, 2006
- Skywalk installation, August 5, 2006
- Groundbreaking, March 14, 2006