Neighborhoods
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Greenfield is located southeast of Downtown and is surrounded by Squirrel Hill and Hazelwood. It is accessible by Second Avenue, the Parkway East, and the Boulevard of the Allies.
Greenfield is one of Pittsburgh's "surprise" neighborhoods, where spectacular views of the Downtown skyline are found in unexpected spots throughout the community. It is home of the Magee Recreation Center, and is on the border of Schenley Park. The Greenfield Avenue and Murray Avenue business districts are thriving, and the neighborhood is just minutes from Squirrel Hill shops. Declaring itself as "a suburb in the city," homebuyers can find the house to fit their needs, from Victorians to Pittsburgh boxes to post-World War II ranch houses. A homebuyer looking for convenience, affordability, and a personal view of July 4th, Light-Up Night, or the Three Rivers Regatta fireworks can find the home of their dreams in Greenfield. Greenfield is a family-oriented neighborhood with most of the community activities focusing on youth programs. Families who move here tend to stay, and most of the neighborhood's residents have lived in their homes for more than five years.
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The Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh is a thriving commercial and residential area. In fact, Oakland is Pennsylvania's third largest "Downtown." Only Center City, Philadelphia and Downtown Pittsburgh can claim more commerce and activity than Oakland. It is surrounded by Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Greenfield, Bloomfield, the Hill District, and Bluff.
Art museums, history centers, prestigious universities, grand architecture, quaint coffee shops, international cuisine, arcades, art cinemas, live entertainment, and two main thoroughfares all describe the hustle and bustle that is Oakland. In short, Oakland is the cultural, medical, educational, spiritual, and technological center of Pittsburgh, boasting many world-renowned institutions and attractions. Moreover, it is the entrance to the charm and natural beauties of expansive Schenley Park.
Many Oakland residents are students at the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University, creating a diverse student/residential body that is comprised of individuals from at least 90 nations. Long considered the cultural center of Pittsburgh, Oakland also houses the Carnegie Library Main Branch, the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Carnegie Music Hall, and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.
If it's shopping and dining you're after, be sure to cruise the Craig Street business district. Once the sun goes down, grab your favorite beverage in one of Oakland's many nightclubs.
Memories of Roberto Clemente and Honus Wagner remain strong in Oakland, where the outfield wall of Forbes Field still stands. The landscape is dotted with the architectural genius of Henry Hornbostel--Rodef Shalom synagogue, and all visitors must be sure to visit Phipps Conservatory, Fifth and Forbes avenues, Pittsburgh's two main east-west traffic arteries, pass through Oakland, with bus stops on nearly every corner. Most Oaklanders get around by bus or by foot, lending a true "city" closeness and atmosphere.
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Parts of Point Breeze are in Council District 5; other parts are in Council District 8, and still others are in Council District 9. The neighborhood called Point Breeze North is represented exclusively by Council District 9. See our Map of Districts for delineation. Point Breeze and Park Place are located east of Downtown, and are surrounded by Squirrel Hill, Regent Square, North Point Breeze, and Shadyside. Residents travel into Downtown or Wilkinsburg with ease by taking Martin Luther King East Busway. Point Breeze and Park Place are home to the Henry Clay Frick mansion, the Frick Museum, and Frick Park. They have a quaint business district and are also convenient to Squirrel Hill, Regent Square and Shadyside shopping districts. Point Breeze is an attractive neighborhood, with gracious homes set back along wide streets. More beautiful homes line Park Place's side streets, one of which is paved with the original wooden block. The residents of Point Breeze and Park Place are generally young professionals with families, many of whom are associated with the city's educational and health care institutions.
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Shadyside is in the heart of Pittsburgh's East End. Walnut Street, Shadyside's prosperous commercial and entertainment core, offers a bustling atmosphere of boutiques, shops, lounges, and restaurants designed to suit the discriminating tastes of residents and visitors. It is surrounded by Squirrel Hill, Oakland , Bloomfield, Friendship, East Liberty, Point Breeze, and Larimer. Shadyside was the original name of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Station in that area. Wood and farmland, replete with shady lanes at the time of its development in the mid 19th century, the neighborhood has been named appropriately.
Well-maintained, stately Victorian mansions stand in quiet elegance alongside carefully restored homes. Apartment and condominium buildings full of hardwood floors and old-fashioned architectural character, along with newer, modern homes and buildings are woven together, making a unique and beautiful neighborhood.
Since the 1920s, a mix of affluent families, young professionals, artists, students, and apartment dwellers have settled in Shadyside.
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district8/html/shadyside.html
Squirrel Hill's culturally diverse population includes a harmonious mix of families, affluent older homeowners, young singles, and students.
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district8/html/squirrel_hill.html