Development around the Sister Bridges in Pittsburgh’s Downtown area gets a big boost in Riverlife’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign that just kicked off its public phase to bring in the last $5 million.

The nonprofit has raised $25 million toward its $30 million goal to fund the first phase of its Completing the Loop vision plan, which aims to transform the 15-mile, 1,055 loop that connects parks, bike trails and green spaces along the three rivers.

Riverlife hopes to bring in the remaining $5 million from the public by Memorial Day 2026. The total amount is earmarked for projects around the Sister Bridges, planning for improvements to the West End Bridge area and care and maintenance of existing spaces.

“Two and a half years ago, we launched a vision for what we call the Sis

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