Mount Washington hotel/condo project developer moving forward with plans
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 01:00PM
South Pittsburgh Reporter - June 30, 2009
By Al Lowe
Architect Luke Desmone had promised Mount Washington Community Development Corporation members that he would keep them updated regarding any changes in his proposed project that is designed to replace the former Edge restaurant adjacent to the Mon Valley Incline.
He kept his promise at the June 18 MWCDC monthly community forum meeting and brought along attorney Kevin McKeegan and developers Steven and Beau Beemsterboer to answer any questions.
The complex they want to build will include a hotel, condos, a parking garage with 400 spaces, a fitness center, a spa, meeting rooms, ballrooms, two restaurants – one offering meals for people in the neighborhood and another offering fine dining, a walking trail, a speed ramp leading down to the garage and a pedestrian plaza.
During a second phase a Grand Stairway will be built leading from the incline to West Carson Street and will parallel the existing incline. Under an observation deck located near the incline there will be offices and a visitors’ center.
The building will have 18 floors and a penthouse and will feature a terrace on each floor for those staying in the hotel and condos. "You can go out with your coffee in the morning and enjoy the sunrise," Mr. Desmone said.
One change is for the complex to have 110 hotel rooms and 50 condos. Previous planning had called for 60 condos.
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