PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership opened the first half of the newly redesigned Market Square, and it’s already bustling with pedestrians.

The $15 million reconstruction project plans to completely modernize the space. Advertisement

“I absolutely love it. It’s impeccable. I think it’s the best thing, and I think Market Square really needed the upgrade and update,” said C.C. Clark, owner of ClarkFit Boxing and Fitness.

On Saturday, the north side of the square opened with a block party.

“We have two little kids here, five and seven years old, and we bring them down here to get them to experience the city more. It feels safer and cleaner — we’re excited,” said Danielle Niebel from Ohio Township.

The redesign adds 75% more space for pedestrians.

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